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Astros top Angels 11-3, clinch a postseason berth

Fort Bend Herald (News) 9/21 8:33P By The Associated Press

Yuli Gurriel hit a grand slam and a two-run homer on his way to a career-high seven RBIs, and the Houston Astros clinched a postseason berth by routing the Los Angeles Angels...

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Fort Bend Herald (News) 9/21 6:19P

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Gurriel homers twice as Astros punch playoff ticket

Fort Bend Herald (News) 9/21 6:19P By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writ

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros toasted a playoff berth in a private moment, and then moved on to their next goal.

Related: Gurriel homers twice as Astros punch playoff ticket KHOU.com (Local News)

Astros' Alex Bregman ‘dugout stare’ shirts officially on sale

KHOU.com (Local News) 9/21 7:59A

T-shirts showing Alex Bregman's famous 'dugout stare' go on sale Friday, courtesy of a Houston company.

Steven Reineke And Houston Symphony Joined By Versatile Vocalists In A Joy-Filled Celebration Of The...

The Katy News (Houston) 9/21 4:38A pat.wilson

HOUSTON (Sept. 20, 2018) – Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke leads the Houston Symphony in an evening celebrating The Music of ABBA , featuring the Swedish pop group’s greatest hits at 8 p.m....

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Texans Can Academies Elects New Member of the Board of Trustees

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 9/20 10:41A Culver Public Relations

The Board of Trustees of Texans Can Academies, an open enrollment, free public high school of choice with 14 campuses across the state, recently elected Jose Bosco Maldonado...

McCarthy Gives Tools for Success, Donating 4,521 Supply Items for Mitchell Elementary

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 9/14 11:17A Dala Communications

Employees of the Houston Division of McCarthy Building Companies , Inc. recently collected 4,521 school supplies consisting of colored pencils, number two pencils and boxes of...

Margo Sawyer’s ‘Synchronicity of Color: Victoria’ Comes to Life at UHV Artist to Mark Installation...

The Katy News (Education) 9/14 5:35A pat.wilson

HOUSTON, Sept. 13, 2018- Visitors to the University of Houston-Victoria will be captivated by a new installation by internationally known artist Margo Sawyer. “Synchronicity of Color: Victoria” now...

CCEF to host annual ‘Dine Out to Donate’

Bay Area Houston Magazine (Education) 9/10 4:12A Brandon Rowan

CCEF to host annual ‘Dine Out to Donate’ The Clear Creek Education Foundation is gearing up to host its fifth annual “Dine Out to Donate” event on Monday, Oct. 1 and is...

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Steven Reineke And Houston Symphony Joined By Versatile Vocalists In A Joy-Filled Celebration Of The...

The Katy News (Arts/Entertainment) 9/21 4:38A pat.wilson

HOUSTON (Sept. 20, 2018) – Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke leads the Houston Symphony in an evening celebrating The Music of ABBA , featuring the Swedish pop group’s greatest hits at 8 p.m....

Astros division-clinching celebration

The Baytown Sun (Opinion) 9/20 7:00P Lanny Griffith

It happened last year.

Downtown Houston parking spaces transform into usable art for a day

CultureMap Houston (Arts) 9/20 6:30A Craig D. Lindsey

Some very sophisticated street art will be on display in downtown Houston on Friday, September 21, as PARK(ing) Day once again welcomes designers to make parking spaces into immaculate installations....

Verlander Named American League Player of the Week

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 9/17 9:39A Style Magazine Newswire

Major League Baseball announced this afternoon that Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week of...

Andrés Orozco-Estrada Leads Renowned Vocalists, The Houston Symphony And Houston Symphony Chorus In...

The Katy News (Arts/Entertainment) 9/14 5:27A pat.wilson

Sept. 27, 29-30 HOUSTON (Sept. 13, 2018) – Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, an all-star cast of vocalists, the Houston Symphony and the Houston Symphony Chorus all join to afford Houston the...

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Pat Green's massive new downtown music venue and bar sets open date

CultureMap Houston (Restaurants + Bars) 9/12 9:54A Eric Sandler

Downtown Houston's newest place to party will soon make its debut. The Rustic, a massive live music venue, bar, and restaurant, will celebrate its grand opening on November 1. Located next to the...

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New Houston fashion festival brings chic NYC style to H-Town

CultureMap Houston (Fashion) 9/19 9:15A Holly Beretto

Fashion in all its forms is on display this week in Houston's Memorial District with the unveiling of the Autumn/Winter 2019 collection from notable and emerging designers. Fashion District Festival...

Enterprising Texans launch new awards celebrating best in the state

CultureMap Houston (Fashion) 9/18 11:13A Katie Friel

A new awards program from two enterprising Austinites celebrates Texas' love of all things, well, Texan. Texas Works Awards honors the best in locally crafted products, ranging from fashion to food to...

Find Remarkable Fall Fashion at Macy s

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 9/18 10:50A Style Magazine Newswire

Fall in love with fall fashion trends from Macy’s Presents The Edit, curated by Macy’s Fashion Office, and check out new “How to Wear It” content

Texas Standard Debuts Classic Shirt Designs for Fall Collection

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 9/17 10:03A Style Magazine Newswire

DALLAS (Sep. 10, 2018) – Texas Standard, a Dallas-based premium men’s clothing and accessories brand that embodies the essence of the Texas gentleman, has released three new...

5 Tips to Make The Best Out of The Remaining Summer Days

Whatever Is Lovely 9/14 7:50A Lynne Gabriel

Cue Music..."Saying goodbye is never an easy thing...but you never said that you'd stay forever. But if you must go...well darling I'll set you free...but I know in time, we'll be together..." Ha!...

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Gurriel homers twice as Astros punch playoff ticket

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 9/21 6:19P By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writ

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros toasted a playoff berth in a private moment, and then moved on to their next goal.

Related: Gurriel homers twice as Astros punch playoff ticket KHOU.com (Astros)

Astros' Alex Bregman ‘dugout stare’ shirts officially on sale

KHOU.com (Astros) 9/21 7:59A

T-shirts showing Alex Bregman's famous 'dugout stare' go on sale Friday, courtesy of a Houston company.

Astros reach 4-year agreement with Triple-A affiliate Round Rock Express

KHOU.com (Astros) 9/20 4:19P

The Express on Thursday reached a four-year agreement with the Astros to be their Triple-A affiliate.

The heartbreaking, heartwarming reason Astros fan gave little girl his ring

KHOU.com (Astros) 9/20 8:40A

"We're all God's creatures, and if we can't all show a little kindness and respect, I don't know where this world is going to go to, so, it was my pleasure."

Cano has 3 RBIs as Mariners rout Astros 9-0

KHOU.com (Astros) 9/19 5:23P

The Mariners took two of three in this series from Houston, which entered the day five games ahead of Oakland atop the AL West. The Athletics played later against the Angels.