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  Houston Welcomes Trail Riders from All Over for the HLSR

  February 29 at 7:57 a.m.

  Trail riders, organizers, volunteers and many more made their way from all over the state to Houston's Memorial Park on Friday to kick off the 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. The festivities started with the world famous BBQ Cook-Off and go through Sunday March 22, 2020. Each night features live performances, youth and professional livestock exhibitions, rodeo pros, carnival rides, and festive foods. (Photos by Doogie Roux)

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  Fat Tuesday at BB's Tex-Orleans in The Heights

  February 26 at 7:01 a.m.

  This Mardi Gras under the moon has been going for more than eight years at BB's Tex-Orleans, and it's been a good reason to cut out of work early to enjoy life’s libations, temptations, and delicious cravings before Lent. Houstonians, transplants and out of towners came dressed up and got down with live Zydeco throughout the night provided by Nooney & The Zydeco Floaters outside followed by Keyun and the Zydeco Masters inside. (Photos by Doogie Roux.)
  
  

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  MFAH Showcases Four Millennia of Spanish Art in a Rare Exhibit

  February 20 at 4 a.m.

  It’s probably true that the majority of people don’t discover what will become their lifelong passion as a pre-teen, but for Archer Huntington (1870-1955) that’s exactly what happened at the tender age of 12. Hailing from one of America’s wealthiest families, young Archer was on vacation in England in 1882...

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  Houston's Original MLK Day Parade Rolls Through Downtown

  January 20 at 12:11 p.m.

  Presented by The Black Heritage Society and The City of Houston Houston, the Original MLK Day Parade honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrated his work in the Civil Rights Movement. The parade's grand marshal was Houston's very own, two-time heavyweight champion, George Foreman. The event also boasted over 75 entries: marching bands, 8 decorated floats, dance teams, military and ROTC groups, first responders, city and county officials, VIP guest appearances and notable organizations from around the world. (Photos by Doogie Roux)

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  The Great State of Texas Food Truck Festival

  Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 5:40 p.m.

  The Great State of Texas Food Truck Festival on Saturday featured more than 25 food trucks. This inaugural event was held on the East Side of Houston and provided seating, plenty of space and no shortage of food trucks. Food trucks, vendors, DJ's and a festive and friendly atmosphere made for a great festival on a beautiful day. (Photos by Eric Sauseda)

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  Industrial Relics are a Bonus With the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan

  Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 5 a.m.

  Two years ago Buffalo Bayou was the ultimate "Bad Guy;" it did what it wanted, so criminal, as its banks overflowed with Harvey's rains. Buffalo Bayou Partnership wisely took a break from its plans for the future until we could all learn to love the natural waterway again. And we do, we...