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Astros hit 5 homers to end skid with 12-1 win over Rockies

KHOU.com (Local News) 8/15 5:34P

Gerrit Cole struck out 12 and the defending World Series champions stopped a nine-game home losing streak with their first win in Houston since July 14, their last game before...

The Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas Foundation’s

The Katy News (Houston) 8/15 3:59A pat.wilson

(MABATx Foundation’s) 13 th Annual Scholarship Luncheon that is taking place Wednesday, August 22 nd from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the DoubleTree Hotel in Downtown Houston . As always, scholarships...

Houston Marriott CityPlace in Springwoods Village to open in October, appoints GM

The Paper (Spring News) 8/15 12:00A The Editor

SPRING WOODS VILLAGE (Aug. 14, 2018) – Aimbridge Hospitality today announced the appointment of Mark Sampsell as general manager of Houston Marriot CityPlace in Springwoods...

Bayou City Art Festival Downtown Announces 2018 Houston Nonprofit Beneficiaries

The Paper (North Houston) 8/14 11:41P The Editor

HOUSTON, August 14, 2018 - The 2018 Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), has selected six local nonprofits that will benefit...

WATCH: This cute little toddler is a huge Astros fan

KHOU.com (Local News) 8/14 5:29A

Corey's mom says he learned all the batter stances just by being a huge fan and watching all the games.

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TSTC Student Inspired by Sons With Muscular Dystrophy

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 8/10 4:57P Amanda Sotelo

By Emily Swartz (FORT BEND) - Joshua Schott, a Texas State Technical College Robotics Technology student, grew up in less-than ideal circumstances. “Growing up I had no idea...

Aldine ISD Welcomes New Teachers

InsideAldine.com 8/5 2:59P Leticia Fehling

The event included training and information about support systems available to ensure teachers have a successful first year. Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney welcomed nearly 200 teachers who...

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Kevin Hart adds 2nd Toyota Center show

KHOU.com (Entertainment) 8/15 10:34A

The show is part of The Irresponsible Tour, which has been selling out at arenas worldwide. Tickets for the Oct. 19 show go on sale Friday, Aug. 17 at noon.

Bayou City Art Festival Downtown Announces 2018 Houston Nonprofit Beneficiaries

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 8/14 6:21A Style Magazine Newswire

The 2018 Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), has selected six local nonprofits that will benefit from a portion of the...

Astros RBI Softball Player Wins Jackie Robinson Essay Contest

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 8/13 8:38A Style Magazine Newswire

On Sunday, Major League Baseball announced that Astros RBI Softball player Kayla Robinson had been named a winner of the Jackie Robinson “Breaking Barriers” Essay Contest.

Here are the top 11 things to do in Houston this weekend

CultureMap Houston (Entertainment) 8/8 9:50A Craig D. Lindsey

August is a time when things generally slow down, but this weekend offers a furious pace of star-watching for locals. First, Hollywood nice guy Sebastian Stan stops by Houston to meet fans who'll miss...

New ‘Disney Junior Play Zone’ Opens At Katy Mills Family Destination Features Activities for...

The Katy News (Arts/Entertainment) 8/8 7:46A pat.wilson

Katy, Tex., (August 6, 2018) – Simon®, a global leader in premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations today announced that a Disney Junior Play Zone will be opening at Katy Mills on...

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Underground downtown dining palace heats up Houston's food hall boom

CultureMap Houston (Restaurants + Bars) 8/10 4:32A Eric Sandler

How many food halls can downtown Houston support? Three are already slated to join Conservatory: Finn Hall, which will feature a mix of first-time concepts and new locations of popular concepts like...

12 home run spots near Minute Maid Park to pregame before the Astros

CultureMap Houston (Restaurants + Bars) 8/7 11:30A Jayme Lamm

There's no better time to catch your World Series champs than right now in Houston. The hot bats, the All-Star pitching rotation, Orbit's hilarious antics -- it all adds up to an amazing fan...

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Caine’s House Tour: Before Photos

Whatever Is Lovely 8/15 2:04P Lynne Gabriel

I've been meaning to do this for the longest time now but to be quite honest, I really didn't take good photos of our house when we first moved in. However, while gathering some information about our...

Young MD Anderson patients rock the runway at inspiring fashion show

CultureMap Houston (Fashion) 8/15 9:44A Steven Devadanam

Families taking advantage of tax-free weekend specials at the Galleria Mall had a chance to see MD Anderson patients, siblings, and caregivers own the runway at the annual back to school fashion show...

Interview: When Fashion Meets Rap, You Get ALZO, A Rising Star from Houston

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/15 6:33A Keandra Ke Ke Scott

Alec Lastrap, stage name ALZO is a multi-talented force to be reckoned with already at the start of his career. He is coming in the game with a lot of eclectic vibes and...

5 Books By Black Authors You Should Add To Your Reading List

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/14 7:00A Keandra Ke Ke Scott

If you are actively searching for good reads, the increase of black authors may have become more obvious depending on the source of your findings—it’s a wonderful thing.

Oprah Winfrey spotted at tony River Oaks District shopping center

CultureMap Houston (Fashion) 8/9 6:52A Steven Devadanam

The chic, upscale, and tony River Oaks District has been site to myriad national celeb sightings, most recently, Kylie Jenner and her partner (and Houston native), Travis Scott, who were enjoying a...

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Astros hit 5 homers to end skid with 12-1 win over Rockies

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 8/15 6:29P By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writ

HOUSTON (AP) — Throughout their five-game losing streak, the Houston Astros failed time and again to get a big hit when they needed it.

Related: Astros hit 5 homers to end skid with 12-1 win over Rockies KHOU.com (Astros)

Arenado's 30th HR helps Rockies over Verlander, Astros 5-1

KHOU.com (Astros) 8/14 5:58P

Houston has matched a season high with five straight losses and extended its home skid to nine games, its longest of the season.

WATCH: This cute little toddler is a huge Astros fan

KHOU.com (Astros) 8/14 5:29A

Corey's mom says he learned all the batter stances just by being a huge fan and watching all the games.

Kids’ Running Team Registration Starts September 10th

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 8/13 4:19P Linette Roach

The Northwest Flyers Track Club Youth Cross CountryTeam kicks off the fall season with a mandatory orientation meeting for parents and athletes on Monday, September 10th,...