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May 24, 2022May 24, 2022

Mayor Turner, community leaders announce citywide Juneteenth celebrations

From Freedmen’s Town to the Fifth Ward to Acres Homes, Independence Heights, and historic neighborhoods throughout the city, Houstonians will have an array of events...

by Editor-in-Chief

May 21, 2022May 27, 2022

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‘KALE, yeah!’ Sunshine’s Vegan brings more healthy options to Houston’s historic Fifth Ward

Sunshine's Vegan is all-inclusive one-stop shop for vegan wellness, education, and healthy food options, it is known for delicious vegetarian food, refreshing raw salads, and fresh fruit juices.

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Nearly 50 dual credit students to graduate from HCC and Stafford High School at the same time

For the third straight year, Houston Community College dual credit students who are also Stafford High School seniors are simultaneously receiving their high school diplomas...

by Staff May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

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Hats off! Alvin Community College celebrates more than 400 spring graduates

Alvin Community College celebrated its annual Commencement Ceremony on May 13 at Freedom Field in Iowa Colony. More than 400 graduates crossed the stage with...

by Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2022May 19, 2022

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Fort Bend ISD Travis HS student selected for elite U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy

Congratulations and good luck to Rishita Bagga!

by Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2022May 20, 2022

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Prayers up! Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee tests positive for COVID-19

We here at Bayou Beat News definitely send our well wishes for a speedy recovery to our own beloved Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who has...

by Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2022May 17, 2022

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City offering free online training for residents helping combat ‘disabled parking abuse’

Are you interested in volunteering to help prevent the abuse of parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities? Believe it or not, the City of...

by Staff May 16, 2022May 17, 2022

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Trae tha Truth helps select ‘Texas Toot’ as Houston area winner of 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour

Local rapper and philanthropist Trae tha Truth helped select the winner of Hot Wheels Legends Tour Houston stop. The winning 1992 Autozam Scrum, nick-named “Texas...

by Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2022May 16, 2022

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Local Boy Scout receives award for National Historic Marker Day

Congratulations to David Beaty, a local Boy Scout who is among a select group of volunteers to receive a service award for historic marker preservation....

by Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2022May 21, 2022

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City of Houston announces new art installation at Central Library’s Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) has announced the completion of a new commission of mosaic artworks located in the Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza...

by Staff May 12, 2022May 15, 2022

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Mayor Turner announces FY 2023 Budget Proposal

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced priorities for the Fiscal Year 2023 city of Houston operating budget. The following is a transcript of the mayor’s remarks during...

by Staff May 11, 2022May 14, 2022