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Parks Soccer for Success Program Receives $175,000 U.S. Soccer Foundation Grant

August 11, 2017 Yaneth Calderon

1,500 Youth to Benefit from Youth Development Program The U.S. Soccer Foundation (The Foundation) recently awarded a $175,000 grant to…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: PR - Parks & Recreation Department

Reimagine Cuba Through Fashion

August 4, 2017 Marjorie Gonzalez

https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.189/hpk.9ce.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/My-Movie-Small.mov?time=1660228475 Revolution, Romance and Rumba Fashion Exhibit Kick-off at Houston Public Library HOUSTON – (August 4, 2017) – The Houston…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPL - Houston Public Library

SEVERE OVERCROWDING AT BARC: MORE THAN 500 DOGS AND 200 CATS IN ANIMAL SHELTER’S CARE

August 3, 2017 Lara Cottingham

Special $1 Pet Adoptions THIS WEEKEND TO HELP SAVE LIVES HOUSTON– BARC is bursting at the seams with dogs and…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: ARA - Administration & Regulatory Affairs, BARC - BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions

HPARD’s Junior Tennis Program Hosts NJTL Kids’ Day at Memorial Park Tennis Center

July 26, 2017 Yaneth Calderon

Children who have enjoyed taking part in the Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s ever-popular summer youth tennis program will get…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: PR - Parks & Recreation Department

Over 3,000 Young People Will Celebrate July as Parks and Recreation Month During Annual Let’s Play Carnival

July 20, 2017 Yaneth Calderon

Summer is the perfect time to let loose and have some fun! Whether you go hiking, swimming, kayaking, or play…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: PR - Parks & Recreation Department

Civic Art Dedication at Young Library

July 17, 2017 Marjorie Gonzalez

MEDIA ALERT Civic Art Dedication at Young Library WHAT: Civic Art Dedication at Young Library Art by Nationally Acclaimed Artist…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPL - Houston Public Library

Red Cross and the Houston Fire Department Kick Off Partnership on July 15 with Third Ward Smoke Alarm Installation Event

July 12, 2017 Alicia Whitehead-Breaux

Volunteers and leaders from the American Red Cross of Greater Houston and the Houston Fire Department (HFD) will be going…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HFD - Houston Fire Department

Young Athletes Meet to Compete at the Hershey’s Track & Field Games

July 10, 2017 Yaneth Calderon

Young athletes from across Houston will come together by the hundreds for track and field events at the Barnett Sports…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: PR - Parks & Recreation Department

BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions: Pet Safety Tips for July 4th

June 30, 2017 Lara Cottingham

Five Important Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Holiday Festivities HOUSTON, TX – The 4th of July is a holiday…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: ARA - Administration & Regulatory Affairs, BARC - BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions

Burnett Street Park Receives First “Talking Is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” Themed Playground in Nation

June 29, 2017 Estella Espinosa

New Playground Made Possible Through Partnership with The Clinton Foundation and Landscape Structures Inc. The Houston Parks and Recreation Department, City…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department, PR - Parks & Recreation Department

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