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What’s happening in H-Town, “in your hood,” right under your nose? From top local news headlines to headlining events, we are keeping you up to date on the latest from the streets of Houston.

What happens in Vegas can now happen in Houston

Press ReleaseFebruary 10, 2015

Dance Houston, a professional dance company and non-profit organization committed to merging arts and dance, will host its 13th Annual Festival Saturday,February 21 at 8 p.m. at The Wortham Theater. Known for providing the ultimate high energy experience, this event celebrates and introduces collaborative dance to The Greater Houston community. ... Read More...

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The Home Depot hiring 1,600 in Houston

Press ReleaseFebruary 10, 2015

The Home Depot plans to hire 1,600 associates in Houston and 80,000 nationwide. ... Read More...

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Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot jumps to $485 million

N.W.A. EditorFebruary 10, 2015

Powerball® ticket sales has increased the estimated annuitized jackpot from $450 million to $485 million for Wednesday night’s drawing. This is the fifth largest jackpot of any U.S. lottery game on record. ... Read More...

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11 Texas recording artists including Beyonce, Miranda Lambert receive GRAMMY® awards

Press ReleaseFebruary 9, 2015

The 57th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, broadcast on Sunday evening, featured 11 recording artists, born-or-based in Texas, receiving 13 GRAMMY awards. In addition to receiving awards, Texans Beyoncé and Miranda Lambert were among the 23 live performers on the show.... Read More...

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Get ready to party..it’s Galveston Mardi Gras time!

Press ReleaseFebruary 6, 2015

Texas' largest Mardi Gras celebration will kick off this weekend in Galveston, marking the start of carnival season with headliner concerts, elaborate parades and plenty of bead throwing.... Read More...

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National Black HIV/ AIDS Awareness Day: HIV deaths among blacks drop 18%, CDC says

N.W.A. EditorFebruary 6, 2015

A report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found an 18% drop in the number of deaths among African-Americans infected with HIV from 2008 to 2012.... Read More...

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