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Last Thursday, when the Bellaire High School yearbook was released, the Carillion contained one Arab student's account about what has been happening in Gaza and its aftereffects without any reference to the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel. For a school with a sizable Jewish population the lack of... Last Thursday, when the Bellaire High School yearbook was released, the Carillion contained one Arab student's account about what has been happening in Gaza and its aftereffects after the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel. For a school with a sizable Jewish population the lack of an ..read more
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While rock guitar hero worship may have begun its ascendancy with Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, and exploded beneath the fingers of Eddie Van Halen, it was arguably Joe Satriani's 1987 release Surfing with the Alien that represented the pinnacle of shred guitar. Sunday night at 713 Music Hall, Satriani... While rock guitar hero worship may have begun its ascendancy with Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, and exploded beneath the fingers of Eddie Van Halen, it was arguably Joe Satriani's 1987 release Surfing with the Alien that represented the pinnacle of shred guitar. Sunday night at 713 Music H ..read more
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Amtrak is “all in” on making the long-delayed Houston-to-Dallas high speed rail line a reality, according to a video posted on social media last week—and the plan has supporters even higher up the federal ladder. Once upon a time, way back in 2022, it really looked like Texas Central’s grand plan to construct... Amtrak is “all in” on making the long-delayed Houston-to-Dallas high speed rail line a reality, according to a video posted on social media last week—and the plan has supporters even higher up the federal ladder. Once upon a time, way back in 2022, it really l ..read more
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It’s been a couple of weeks since Dickey Betts died. And if there were a Mount Rushmore for Southern Rock Guitarists, the Allman Brothers Band co-founder’s lean face, narrow eyes, and droopy handlebar moustache would surely be chiseled on that stone. Betts has been on the mind of Charlie Starr... It’s been a couple of weeks since Dickey Betts died. And if there were a Mount Rushmore for Southern Rock Guitarists, the Allman Brothers Band co-founder’s lean face, narrow eyes, and droopy handlebar moustache would surely be chiseled on that stone ..read more
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For the first time in five years, J.J. Watt brought his charity softball game back to the Houston area on Saturday night at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. The event raises millions for Watt's foundation, whose cause is to raise money for sports equipment at the middle school level in... For the first time in five years, J.J. Watt brought his charity softball game back to the Houston area on Saturday night at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. The event raises millions for Watt's foundation, whose cause is to raise money for sports equipment at the middle school level in underprivileged ar ..read more
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It is said that, behind every great man, there is a great woman. That was certainly the case with Rolling Stone Keith Richards from the late ‘60s until the late ‘70s. The woman? Anita Pallenberg. Keith’s inamorata was a true character. In addition to being a painter and an actor,... It is said that, behind every great man, there is a great woman. That was certainly the case with Rolling Stone Keith Richards from the late ‘60s until the late ‘70s ..read more
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Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: All week long Asian American and Pacific Islander Restaurant Weeks OCA-Greater Houston will host the fifth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Restaurant Weeks, a city-wide event celebrating the culinary heritage of AAPI communities in Houston. From May 1 to June... Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: All week long ..read more
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Katy ISD trustees Rebecca Fox and Dawn Champagne were leading in early returns Saturday night against two PAC-backed challengers in the district's school board elections. Fox and Champagne serve in Position 6 and Position 7 on the board, respectively. Fox collected 59 percent of the early and ballot-by-mail votes tallied... Katy ISD trustees Rebecca Fox and Dawn Champagne were leading in early returns Saturday night against two PAC-backed challengers in the district's school board elections. Fox and Champagne serve in Position 6 and Position 7 on the board, respectively ..read more
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Community organizer Molly Cook was leading in early voting Saturday night to temporarily represent Senate District 15 for the next seven months, taking over Houston Mayor John Whitmire's former seat in the Texas Senate. Cook collected 55.05 percent of early and ballot-by-mail votes counted, while State Rep. Jarvis Johnson trailed with... Community organizer Molly Cook was leading in early voting Saturday night to temporarily represent Senate District 15 for the next seven months, taking over Houston Mayor John Whitmire's former seat in the Texas Senate. Cook collected 55 perc ..read more
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Title: The Fall Guy Heather Thomas or Heather Locklear? Heather Graham Brief Plot Synopsis: He's not the kind to kiss and tell, but he's been seen with Emily. Rating Using Random Objects Relevant To The Film: 3.5 praying hand emojis out of 5. Tagline: "Fall hard." Better Tagline: "Fun, dumb, and full of stunts."... Title: The Fall Guy Heather Thomas or Heather Locklear? Heather Graham ..read more