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Book Bowl Fundraiser Throw Down Challenge Houston Public Library vs Enoch Pratt Free Library Texans vs Ravens, Monday, November 27th

November 21, 2017 Blanca Quezada

HOUSTON– The Houston Public Library (HPL) is gearing up to face Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library’s friendly Book Bowl fundraiser…

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

Solid Waste Management Department Collection and Facility Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday November 23-26, 2017

Irma Reyes

Thursday, November 23, 2017 (Thanksgiving Day) CITY HOLIDAY: No Collection today all Solid Waste Facilities are Closed. The Neighborhood Depositories/Recycling…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: SWM - Solid Waste Management

“Shark Tank” Style Pitch Day at the Liftoff Houston Start-Up Business Plan Competition

November 16, 2017 Blanca Quezada

HOUSTON -Nine finalists will participate in a “Shark Tank” style presentation during the Liftoff Houston Start-Up Business Plan Pitch Day Competition. Based on…

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

Liftoff Houston 2017 Start-Up Business Plan Competition Finals “Shark Tank” Style Pitch Day

November 13, 2017 Marjorie Gonzalez

HOUSTON – The top three winners for the Liftoff Houston Start-Up Business Plan Pitch Day competition will receive cash awards…

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

Aspen Institute Hosts Houston Dialogue on Public Libraries

November 8, 2017 Marjorie Gonzalez

(Houston) Community and library leaders from across the greater Houston region will gather together with the Aspen Institute for the…

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

HPLQ Reading Series Presents: A Talk & Tasting featuring Bestselling Author Chitra Divakaruni

November 7, 2017 Blanca Quezada

What:             Houston Public Library Quarterly (HPLQ) Reading. Series will feature A Talk and Tasting with bestselling author Chitra Divakaruni. will…

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

Celebrate Houston Citizenship Month in November!

Brent Taylor

HOUSTON- The City of Houston and community partners invite Houstonians to participate in the 9th Annual Houston Citizenship Month, a celebration…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: DON - Department of Neighborhoods

Volunteers Needed to ReLeaf Burnett-Bayland Park – Planting Part of Mayor’s Complete Communities Initiative

November 3, 2017

American Forests, Bank of America Charitable Foundation Partner with Parks Department to Bring Change to Gulfton Area Park The Houston…

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

Petco Leadership Visits BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions to Help Renovate Dog Play Yards

October 27, 2017 Brent Taylor

Petco Foundation Donates $125,000 to Benefit BARC Animals Houston, TX – Yesterday, Petco’s senior leadership team, including CEO Brad Weston,…

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

Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Curbside Recycling Collection Service To Resume Monday, November 13, 2017

October 25, 2017 Irma Reyes

Houston, Texas, October 25, 2017: After a 2-and-a-half-month suspension due to Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, the City of Houston’s Solid…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: SWM - Solid Waste Management

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