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Top Stories: ➊ – Former HPD Chief Art Acevedo suspended as Miami Police Chief after 6 months (Tuesday), ➋ – Texas hospital receives death threats, bomb threats after photo of COVID patient was posted online (Friday), ➌ – City officials close access to Comal River due to debris from thunderstorms (Saturday), ➍ – Have you seen her? Police looking for Pasadena woman missing since early October (Friday), ➎ – Art Acevedo will be fired from his job as Miami police chief after 6 months on the job (Tuesday)

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Houston Chron.com 10/19 3:00A

. .. Television Col. golf Jackson T. Stephens Cup Golf 2 p.m. Col. soccer Northwestern at Wisconsin Big Ten 7 p.m. .

Former Houston police chief Art Acevedo regrets 'not doing my homework' before taking Miami job

Houston Chron.com 10/18 11:31P Matt Young

The former Houston police chief says he should have done his homework before taking the Miami job.

Engines of Our Ingenuity 3262: Skull Island Procreation

Houston Public Media 10/18 7:01P Frank Dello Stritto

Episode: 3262 Where Is Skull Island Could Such A Place Be Real? Today, explaining the impossible.

Amazon to hire thousands of seasonal employees in Houston, across U.S.

Houston Biz Journal 10/18 2:05P Olivia Pulsinelli

Amazon added 500,000 jobs companywide last year and has already announced plans to hire thousands of people to fill corporate, tech, and fulfillment and transportation jobs....

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to block Texas’ abortion ban as legal challenges continue

Houston Public Media 10/18 12:54P Ashley Lopez, KUT

The law is the most restrictive abortion ban in the country.

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Letter from the Principal: October 14

Pine Forest Elementary School (Announcements) 10/14 8:24A

Letter from the Principal: Power Outage October 14, 2021

Wildcat Treat Trail

Lakeland Elementary School (Announcements) 10/13 4:21A

Wildcat Treat Trail - Oct. 27 Come particiapte in our "trunk or treat" Wildcat Treat Trail on October 27th from 5:15-7:00. Cars will be decorated and games will be played to...

Make-Up Picture Day

Lakeland Elementary School (Announcements) 10/13 4:16A

Make-Up Picture Day - Nov. 5 If you missed Picture Day, you have another chance! November 5th is our picture make-up day. Please return orders to school on November 5th or...

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Veteran s Day

Pine Forest Elementary School (Announcements) 10/11 11:40A

Save the Date- Veteran's Day Tribute 11-12-2001

Future Patriette

Pine Forest Elementary School (Announcements) 10/11 11:35A

Click for more info on Future Patriette Football Clinic 10-16-2021

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Beloved Thanksgiving parade rolls back into downtown after pandemic

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 10/18 1:00P Steven Devadanam

A beloved -- and massive -- tradition is rolling back into downtown, the City of Houston announced. After a pandemic-promoted halt, the 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will return on...

Your Guide To Astroworld Festival

Visit Houston TX 10/18 8:00A

After a one-year break due to the pandemic, Travis Scott s annual Astroworld Festival is returning to NRG Park this November 5 and 6. This year, for the first time, the event will take place over two...

#MusicMonday: ACL Festival 2021 Brought the Music Back to Zilker Park

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 10/17 10:00P Julie T

After an open arms welcome to ACL Fest, the music in Zilker Park came to an end. More than 100 performers took to the stage representing a wide variety of music genres over the course of the festival...

Shifting viewpoints make for compelling story in The Last Duel

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 10/15 10:35A Alex Bentley

It's easy to forget now, but when Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote and starred in Good Will Hunting in 1997, neither actor was well-known. Both had had supporting roles in previous films, but their...

#FoodieFriday: Modern Texas Food at Houston’s Indianola

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 10/14 10:00P Julie T

An intentional exploration of Indianola’s menu from start, to cocktail, to sweet finish will take you on a tour of what makes Houston and Texas great a convergence of culture and flavor. Located in...

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5 things to know in Houston food: Openings + farewell to old friends

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/18 10:47A Eric Sandler

Editor's note: Houston's restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let's stop to look around at all the latest news to know. Openings and...

7 Houston-area joints sizzle on Texas Monthly's new best BBQ list

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/18 3:19A Eric Sandler

Texas Monthly has shaken up the barbecue world. The magazine's newly released list of the state's top 50 barbecue joints makes major changes to the conventional wisdom surrounding where to find the...

10 best restaurants and bars for Astros fans to scream for the team

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/15 9:30A Eric Sandler

All over Houston people are donning their finest Astros t-shirts and jerseys as the team prepares to take on the Boston Red Sox for the right to represent the American League in the World Series....

Where to Watch the Houston Astros Take On the Boston Red Sox in the ALCS

Eater Houston 10/15 7:20A Brittanie Shey

Monkey’s Tail and other Houston bars and restaurants will be serving Astros specials, including hot dogs, orange beers, and “F**k the Sox” shots | Monkey’s Tail/Facebook Where to find deals on drinks,...

Top Montrose coffee shop levels up with new coffee and pastry talents

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/15 5:30A Eric Sandler

One of Houston's best coffee shops has added major talent to both its coffee and food offerings. Blacksmith announced it has added veteran barista and bartender Avery Davis as beverage director, while...

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8 best Houston t-shirts to root for the Astros in serious style

Culturemap Houston Fashion 10/15 8:42A Julia Davila

Serious baseball fans know the cardinal rule: Thou shalt take October. The Houston Astros advanced -- for the fifth consecutive year -- to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) and the city...

Fall for fab new fashions at Dallas' Highland Park Village

Culturemap Houston Fashion 10/13 9:00A CultureMap Create

After months of dressing down and time spent at home, it is time to update your wardrobe with fall's hottest new arrivals for the busy social and event season ahead. You can find it all at Highland...

What to Buy during the Best-Selling Shopbop Sale

Color and Chic 10/12 11:00P Hoang-Kim

Turn on your JavaScript to view content Who doesn t love a good sale? The sale of the season is here: the Shopbop Sale for spring and summer! This is when I load up on pieces I want to wear throughout...

Strut the catwalk with your pup to benefit Houston SPCA

Culturemap Houston Fashion 10/12 7:30A CultureMap Create

Does your dog dress better than most people? Show them off at Neiman Marcus during a special "Howl-oween"-themed fashion show on October 22, complete with a pro photo to capture their catwalk debut. A...

The Classic Bridal Jewelry I’m Loving for All Things Wedding

Color and Chic 10/11 11:24A Hoang-Kim

One aspect of the wedding I m so excited about is my bridal jewelry! I have been a fan of earrings for the longest time. I started competing in pageants in my early teens and earrings were always a...

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Houston Astros announce big return of Minute Maid Park watch parties

Culturemap Houston Sports 10/18 11:30A ABC13 Staff

After a year off due to the pandemic, one of the best fan experiences during the Houston Astros' recent postseason is back. Fans are being offered Minute Maid Park's seats and giant scoreboard Monday...

Kerlin humbled by all-star coach selection by peers

AlvinSun.net (Sports) 10/15 5:32A By Stephen Collins Sports Editor

Manvel Mavericks’ head baseball coach Kelly Kerlin has been selected as the 5A South team coach for the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association’s 2022 Class 5A-6A...

Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers Jr. brings the heat ahead of ALDS

Culturemap Houston Sports 10/6 12:30P Steven Devadanam

Fiery, confident, and a pivotal leader in the clubhouse, Houston Astros star pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has fiercely battled a potentially career- ending injury (Tommy John, especially brutal for...

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MLS consortium scoops up digital MLS Remine

Houston Agent Magazine 10/18 11:04A John Yellig

Four multiple-listing-services have formed a consortium to acquire Vienna, Va.,-based digital MLS Remine. The group of acquiring MLSs includes First Multiple Listing Service...

Zillow: Unprecedented housing market shift has had little impact on sellers

Houston Agent Magazine 10/18 3:00A Lindsey Wells

While the past year has been unprecedented in terms of economic change and a global pandemic, most U.S. home sellers’ experiences were similar to past years, according to...

EXIT Realty nurtures mental health, well-being in workplace

Houston Agent Magazine 10/18 3:00A Lindsey Wells

As COVID-19 continues to negatively impact people and workplaces, EXIT Realty Corp. International announced it is working to maintain the health and well-being of its agents...

Insurance-based smart home technology saves homeowners in more ways than one

Houston Agent Magazine 10/15 3:00A Lindsey Wells

As remote work becomes the new norm for many homeowners, real estate professionals are encouraging clients to consider implementing insurance-based smart home technology into...

Atlanta Realtor named president of AREAA

Houston Agent Magazine 10/14 10:57A John Yellig

Courtesy of the Asian Real Estate Association of America. The Asian Real Estate Association of America named Atlanta Realtor Tim Hur as its next president. Hur is the managing broker and president of...

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