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First Lady Jill Biden Visits Minute Maid Park To Promote U.S. Vaccination Efforts

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on June 29, 2021 · The visit is part of a nationwide tour to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated. 

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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (June 29, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 29, 2021 · On Tuesday's show: Why First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff are visiting Houston, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee answers your questions, and a how a Houston-area woman made aviation history.

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Biden Surveys Texas Weather Damage, Thanks Emergency Workers

Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Posted on February 26, 2021 · Biden and his wife, Jill, are hearing from emergency officials and visited the Houston Food Bank.

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Joe Biden Visited Houston On Friday. Protestors Were There To Greet Him

Lucio Vasquez / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on February 26, 2021 · Where the president goes, so do demonstrations. And Houstonians showed up to the Houston Food Bank to have their voices heard.

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President Joe Biden To Visit Houston On Friday After Winter Storm

Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 23, 2021 · First Lady Jill Biden will also make the trip.

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Taylor Swift makes ‘generous’ donation to Houston Food Bank

Ariel Worthy

Posted on April 24, 2023 · This isn't the first time the Grammy-winning singer made a donation to the organization, according to the Houston Food Bank. She also donated after Hurricane Harvey. 

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Astros extension of beer sales through end of game raises concerns from MADD

Ariel Worthy

Posted on April 17, 2023 · "The only thing to sober you up is time. So any time there a lessened time, it's more of a chance that you're behind the wheel intoxicated." 

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Houston Astros extend alcohol sales through end of games as pitch clock shortens game length

Ariel Worthy / David Brandt, AP

Posted on April 13, 2023 · Length of games is down by a half-hour across Major League Baseball with the addition of the pitch clock. The Astros join a growing list of teams extending sales time for alcohol.

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LULAC’s Cinco de Mayo parade returning to Downtown Houston after three-year hiatus

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on April 5, 2023 · The annual parade, in celebration of Houston's Hispanic culture and heritage, is scheduled for 10 a.m. May 6 near Minute Maid Park.

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