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Janitors For GRB And Other Houston Venues Will Earn $12/Hour By 2021 With New Contract

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on March 30, 2018 · SEIU Texas represents the workers, whose new collective bargaining agreement also includes up to two paid days in case of a natural disaster

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About a dozen janitors asked the board of the Houston First Corporation to help them get a raise in 2018.

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GRB Convention Center Janitors Want A Raise In 2018 And Ask City’s Entity To Support Them Actively

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on December 12, 2017 · SEIU Texas, which represents the workers, says they want to earn $11.10/hour next year

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This photo shows one of the tests conducted in Houston during the 2016 edition of the event to discover potential athletes who can become members of the USA Paralympic Team.

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Houston Hosts Event To Discover Potential Athletes For USA Paralympic Team

HPM Digital Team

Posted on December 8, 2017 · ‘Gateway to Gold’ will be held Saturday, December 9, at the GRB Convention Center

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New International Medical Conference Hits Houston

Pat Hernandez

Posted on April 28, 2014 · Organizers say Houston hosting a new medical conference is an obvious choice.

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Why The GRB Convention Center Is In The Need Of A Pedestrian-Friendly Makeover

Pat Hernandez

Posted on January 31, 2014 · A major face-lift is planned for the area around the George R. Brown Convention Center, just in time for the Super Bowl in 2017. The transformation includes more retail and less vehicular traffic.

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I SEE U, Episode 73: The (Black) Woman in Red

Eddie Robinson

Posted on February 3, 2023 · Author and genealogist, Dr. Lindsay Gary, takes us on a remarkable quest through the perspective of place, with a preview of her new guidebook that highlights 50 cultural institutions and historical sites of Houston that were created and sustained by Black Americans.

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Beyoncé adds second date to Houston stop in upcoming world tour

Ariel Worthy

Posted on February 3, 2023 · After "incredible fan demand" Beyoncé added a tour date to her stop in Houston.

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Man who killed teen in Houston road rage incident after Astros game gets 30-year sentence

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Posted on January 17, 2023 · Police said Gerald Williams, 35, followed the Castro family for several miles on Interstate 10 before shooting at their truck shortly after both vehicles exited the freeway.

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North Texas soccer fans look ahead to 2026 World Cup

Pablo Arauz Peña, KERA

Posted on December 14, 2022 · As fans gear up for the World Cup’s final stretch this week, many North Texans are looking forward to the next tournament. Preparations are already underway at AT&T Stadium for the 2026 World Cup.

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