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Score! Astros, Karbach team up for Crawford Bock beer

KHOU.com (Local News) 1/18 12:22P

"The easy-drinking ballpark beer pairs perfectly with peanuts, hot dogs and a good 7th inning stretch."

How to protect your car from the cold

KHOU.com (Local News) 1/18 12:20A

Dave Skorka, owner of The Auto Doc on Montrose Boulevard near downtown Houston, offers his top three tips.

5 Reasons Why You Want Your Child in Woodlands Boys Choir

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 1/17 8:49A c3 Creative Content Creations

Choir director spells out the benefits of enrolling your child in local singing program With the new year comes a new stack of possibilities when it comes to keeping the minds...

Hundreds of Houstonians to Climb Notable Skyscraper in Fight For Air Climb

The Katy News (Houston) 1/17 5:08A pat.wilson

Training, Team Building Begin for the Fight For Air Climb HOUSTON – (January 17, 2019) – Training, team building and fundraising have already begun for a stair climbing event at the 1001 Fannin...

Astros Caravan Jam comes to Waterway Square on Thursday, January 24, 2019

The Paper (The Woodlands News) 1/17 1:47A The Editor

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (January 16, 2019) – Players from the Houston Astros will be at Waterway Square in The Woodlands on Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. Residents...

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TSTC Alum Forges a Future Back in the Classroom

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 1/18 9:39A Amanda Sotelo

From student to instructor, Jerroll Hodge is back at Texas State Technical College in Fort Bend County and is ready for his new role. Hodge graduated from TSTC in Waco in 2016...

Lockhart ES student wins annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition

Houston ISD (News) 1/18 8:00A HISD Communications

Fifth-grader wins $1,000 prize for original speech inspired by civil rights leader Lockhart Elementary School fifth-grader Nyla Johnson channeled both Thomas Jefferson and Dr....

Hundreds of Houstonians to Climb Notable Skyscraper in Fight For Air Climb

The Katy News (Education) 1/17 5:08A pat.wilson

Training, Team Building Begin for the Fight For Air Climb HOUSTON – (January 17, 2019) – Training, team building and fundraising have already begun for a stair climbing event at the 1001 Fannin...

Kinder HSPVA opens new building in downtown Houston

Houston ISD (News) 1/8 10:18A HISD Communications

Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts opened in downtown Houston on Monday, welcoming students for the first day of classes in the school’s new $88 million...

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41st annual original MLK birthday parade is around the corner

KHOU.com (Great Day Houston) 1/18 7:55A

The 41st annual original MLK birthday parade is around the corner and will feature congressman John Lewis, Astros player George Springer and Entertainment Grand Marshall Brian...

Strong Case

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 1/18 5:02A Brian Barefield

The 2018-19 NBA season has started off with a bang, but no louder sound can be heard than that of starting shooting guard for the Houston Rockets, James Harden. Yes, I know...

Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada Leads The Houston Symphony In La Valse: A Sweeping Viennese...

The Katy News (Arts/Entertainment) 1/15 5:51A pat.wilson

Jan. 24, 26&27 HOUSTON (Jan. 15, 2019) – Houston Symphony Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada leads the orchestra in Ravel’s La valse Jan. 24 and 26 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 27 at 2:30 p.m. at Jones Hall....

Indigo Girls, Music Of Led Zeppelin And Extra Matinee Of Carmina Burana Added To Houston Symphony’s...

The Katy News (Arts/Entertainment) 1/15 4:57A pat.wilson

Mar. 30, Apr. 10 & Apr. 19 HOUSTON (Jan. 11, 2019) – The Houston Symphony has announced the addition of Indigo Girls on Apr. 10 and the Music of Led Zeppelin on Apr. 19 to its Special Series lineup....

New Sponsors Join Houston Marathon Weekend of Events and Existing Partners Increase their Support

The Katy News (Arts/Entertainment) 1/10 4:46A pat.wilson

Houston (Jan. 10, 2019) – The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) is pleased to announce new sponsorship support for its annual weekend of events. The 2019 Houston Marathon Weekend of Events boasts...

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Shake Shack unwraps highly anticipated new downtown Houston location

CultureMap Houston (Restaurants + Bars) 1/14 8:27A Eric Sandler

Looks like downtown Houston office workers won't have to wait for baseball season to get their Shake Shack fix. The New York-based global burger chain announced that it will open a new location at 712...

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Drop Those Fake Lashes! Here’s How To Grow Your Eye Lashes Naturally

Whatever Is Lovely 1/16 11:00P Lynne Gabriel

I m usually not the one to wear fake lashes on a daily basis. The only time I ve ever worn fake lashes was at my wedding. Other than that, I don t remember any other time that I ve worn any. But last...

How to Set Realistic and Achievable Goals in 2019: It’s Not Too Late!

Whatever Is Lovely 1/16 7:33A Lynne Gabriel

It's hard to believe that it's been sixteen days since we've crossed over 2019. I can't believe we're halfway done with January already. It seems that we were just anticipating 2019 and yet here we...

Houston, You’re Invited! FREE Screening of Isn’t It Romantic + My Birthday Bash!

Whatever Is Lovely 1/16 5:00A Lynne Gabriel

Houston! I'm hosting a FREE screening of Rebel Wilson's new romantic comedy movie Isn't It Romantic on February 4, at 6:30 PM at the Studio Movie Grille at the City Center. There will be catered...

Popular online retailer's Houston pop-up shop in the works for 2019

CultureMap Houston (Fashion) 1/7 4:30A Holly Beretto

When the pop-up shop for MM LaFleur opened last October in Houston's Decorative Center on Woodway, the label was already a must-have for professional women who wanted to bring feminine style and...

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Score! Astros, Karbach team up for Crawford Bock beer

KHOU.com (Astros) 1/18 8:47A

"The easy-drinking ballpark beer pairs perfectly with peanuts, hot dogs and a good 7th inning stretch."

Astros star Alex Bregman limited for spring training after elbow surgery

KHOU.com (Astros) 1/11 4:16A

Alex Bregman is expected to be ready to play prior to the start of the regular season, which begins on Mar. 28 at Tampa, Fla.

Alex Bregman fan accuses Cleveland pitcher Trevor Bauer of online harassment

KHOU.com (Astros) 1/9 6:16A

A 21-year-old college student in Texas said she was crying and "creeped out" because Trevor Bauer trolled her on Twitter after she defended Alex Bregman.