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How the Reopening Loophole to Save Texas Bars Became Another Stumbling Block

Fort Bend County Hit With “Technical Glitches” On First Day Of Early Voting

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COVID-19 takes a toll on 2020 campaigns, election experts say

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 10/25 1:10P bmarshall@communityimpact.com (B

“After the initial transition, I think most candidates are embracing virtual fundraisers and events,” Schechter said. “Attendees can get to know candidates better than they...

MTV celebrates National Vote Early Day with art installation at Discovery Green

abc13.com (News) 10/24 7:42P Brhe Berry

Have you voted yet? Celebrate at Discovery Green with a one-of-a-kind pop-up art installation! ???

Drive-thru voting in Harris County becomes popular and more top Houston-area news

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 10/24 2:00A

Read top stories from the past week from the Houston area.

Shogun Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar opens in Spring and more Houston-area news

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 10/23 2:00P

Read the latest business and community news from the Houston area.

Discovery Green ice skating rink to open this holiday season

abc13.com (News) 10/23 1:40P KTRK

Get ready to lace up your skates! Discovery Green's ice rink is returning with some changes because of COVID-19.

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MTV announces Discovery Green art installation to celebrate early voting

Houston Chronicle (Entertainment) 10/23 10:03A Marcy de Luna

Attendees are also invited to walk the red carpet at Toyota Center from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to cast their ballot.

Ice skating returns this holiday season to downtown's Discovery Green

Houston Chronicle (Entertainment) 10/22 3:36P Marcy de Luna

Discovery Green will follow COVID-19 protocols provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Winner Takes All

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 10/18 6:45P Brian Barefield

Hip Hop Artist Chris Brown had one of the most iconic openings to a song that has been etched into the minds of everyone who has ever heard it. On his hit single, “Look At Me...

H-Town Stand Up

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 10/16 10:52A Brian Barefield

Stadium in San Diego, California as soon as I heard the loud “Crack” from the barrel of the bat of Astros shortstop and “Swag Leader” Carlos Correa.

They Can’t Keep Getting Away

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 10/13 4:52P Brian Barefield

The Houston Astros find themselves in a very bad situation going into Tuesday’s Game 3 of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays. Although this is a seven-game series, this is a...

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How the Reopening Loophole to Save Texas Bars Became Another Stumbling Block

Eater Houston 10/14 5:00A Brittanie Shey

Jara stands outside his bar, the Marquis II | Brittanie Shey/Eater Rule changes from Texas’s alcohol governing body to let bars reopen as “restaurants” were supposed to be a lifeline. Instead, they...

A ‘Harry Potter’ Themed Pop-Up Bar Arrives in Downtown Houston

Eater Houston 10/13 5:38A Brittanie Shey

Find Butter Beer and more at the Muggle-less Bar | Muggle-less Bar Plus, more Space City dining intel Welcome to AM Intel in the time of coronavirus, a round-up of the city’s newest bits of...

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Best Place For Engagement Rings in Houston

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 10/15 11:25A diamondexchange

So the time has come for you to pop the question and you need an engagement ring. Your goal should be to have her blown away by the appearance of the engagement ring that she...

Justin Bieber launches Crocs collection

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 10/13 5:07A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

This year has certainly been unexpected, and what better icing on the cake than Justin Bieber launching his new collection of.... Crocs.

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Astros pitcher Josh James has hip surgery; out 6 to 8 months

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 10/24 10:32A

HOUSTON (AP) — Astros pitcher Josh James underwent hip surgery and will need six to eight months to recover.

Astros overcome adversity to come 1 win shy of World Series

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 10/18 1:46P By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writ

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros overcame injuries to several top stars and dealt with the fallout from their sign-stealing scandal to come a win shy of reaching the World...

Arozarena, Rays top Astros 4-2 in Game 7, reach World Series

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 10/17 6:31P By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Write

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena homered again, 36-year-old Charlie Morton was brilliant against his former team and the Tampa Bay Rays reached the World...

Say good night to the bad guys: Astros fall short in Game 7

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 10/17 6:05P By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Houston Astros spent this odyssey of a season as baseball's biggest villains.

Outfielder Kiermaier back in lineup for Rays in ALCS Game 7

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 10/17 12:36P

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Three-time Gold Glove Award-winning center fielder Kevin Kiermaier was back in the lineup for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Houston Astros for Game 7 of the...