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Holiday Light Displays, Activities & Short-Distance Trips from Houston

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on December 12, 2022 · Great ideas of activities to do with your family this holiday season.

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A 90-year-old Houston tortoise named Mr. Pickles just became a father of 3. It’s a big ‘dill’

Joe Hernandez, NPR

Posted on March 23, 2023 · It's significant, according to officials with the Houston Zoo, because the radiated tortoise is a critically endangered species whose numbers are in decline.

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METRO offering free light-rail rides when Houston hosts 2023 NCAA Final Four

Posted on March 21, 2023 · All rides on METRORail, which provides access to Downtown Houston as well as to NRG Park, will be free from March 31-April 3.

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Houston’s Final Four organizing committee working on finishing touches

Posted on March 16, 2023 · With March Madness now underway, many areas in Downtown Houston already have signage of Final Four activities.

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Rick Springfield reflects on his music and some wild times in Houston

William Menjivar

Posted on March 16, 2023 · The artist behind '80’s hits like Jessie’s Girl and Human Touch is in town Saturday for the Moon 2 Mars Festival at Space Center Houston.

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