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Reliant and Houston Texans Award Six Student Athletes With $10,000 Scholarships

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

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As the 2021-2022 school year comes to an end for students across the greater Houston area, six student athletes received the ultimate surprise from Reliant and the Houston Texans: $10,000 college scholarships.

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As the 2021-2022 school year comes to an end for students across the greater Houston area, six student athletes received the ultimate surprise from Reliant and the Houston Texans: $10,000 college scholarships.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220519005766/en/
Six Houston-area student athletes received $10,000 scholarships as part of the Reliant and Houston Texans Scholarships for Champions program.
Since 2005, Reliant and the Houston Texans have partnered together on the program, reaching a milestone of $600,000 in merit scholarships and providing life-changing opportunities for more than 100 students.
For more information about Reliant, visit reliant.com and connect with Reliant on Facebook at facebook.com/reliantenergy and Twitter or Instagram @reliantenergy.

University of Houston's Blaffer Art Museum Presents Pam Francis Photographs, April 19-26

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Friday, April 8, 2022

Pam Francis Photographs will be presented in the Joanne Guest Wilson Gallery of the Blaffer Art Museum, 120 Fine Arts Building on the University of Houston campus, April 1926.

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Pam Francis Photographs will be presented in the Joanne Guest Wilson Gallery of the Blaffer Art Museum, 120 Fine Arts Building on the University of Houston campus, April 1926.
Pam Francis Photographs spans Francis' art practice from 1987-2020, assembling over 100 photographs and collecting artifacts including the artist's camera, selected slides, contact sheets, CDs, films, and ephemera.
Founded in 1973, the Blaffer Art Museum endeavors to further the understanding of contemporary art through exhibitions, publications, and public programs.
The following donors sustain Blaffer Art Museum in perpetuity by giving through endowments: Cecil Amelia Blaffer von Furstenberg Endowment for Exhibitions and Programs, Jane Dale Owen Endowment in the Blaffer Art Museum, Jo and Jim Furr Exhibition Endowment in the Blaffer Art Museum, Sarah C. Morian Endowment, and the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Blaffer Gallery Endowment.

PenFed Credit Union Welcomes Puppy with a Purpose 'Alfie' to Help a Military Veteran or First Responder with a Disability

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

TYSONS, Va., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second largest federal credit union, has welcomed puppy with a purpose, Alfie, as part of a partnership with America's VetDogs. The black Labrador Retriever and future service dog will be raised to help a military veteran or first responder with a disability by PenFed Vice President and Chief Content Officer Andrea McCarren.

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TYSONS, Va., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second largest federal credit union,has welcomed puppy with a purpose, Alfie, as part of a partnership with America's VetDogs .
The black Labrador Retriever and future service dog will be raised to help a military veteran or first responder with a disability by PenFed Vice President and Chief Content Officer Andrea McCarren.
Established in 1935, Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is America's second-largest federal credit union, serving over 2.7 million members worldwide with over $32.5 billion in assets.
PenFed Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender.To learn more about PenFed Credit Union, visit PenFed.org , like us on Facebook and follow us @PenFed on Twitter .

Oakland Restaurant Week is Here, March 18-27, 2022

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Friday, March 11, 2022

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I love Restaurant Week as we get to experience Michelin-star restaurants, to the most innovative food trucks in the country.

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I love Restaurant Week as we get to experience Michelin-star restaurants, to the most innovative food trucks in the country.
Following an especially challenging year, Visit Oakland is focused on supporting the eclectic Oakland restaurant community with a swift, rapid...and delicious recovery, with over 70+ restaurants participating.
Oakland Restaurant Week is offered at no cost for any and all Oakland restaurants to participate.
Through a partnership with OpenTable, reservations (strongly recommended) can be made directly from the Oakland Restaurant Week page.

Go Big or Go Home! MCR Acquires the Aloft by Marriott in Downtown Houston

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has acquired the 168-room Aloft Houston Downtown , a modern, 11-story hotel located in Houston.

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MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator has acquired the 168-room Aloft Houston Downtown , a modern, 11-story hotel located in Houston.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220202005113/en/
The Aloft Houston Downtown by Marriott (Photo: Business Wire)
Big commerce, space exploration and surrounding waterways have earned Houston Americas 4th-largest city the nicknames Hustle Town, Space City and Bayou City.
Our Animals R Fun (Arf) program welcomes your favorite travel buddy with an Aloft signature pet bed, bowl and complimentary treats and toys.
The Aloft Houston Downtown is located at 820 Fannin Street and features:

NFL's First-Ever Week 18 Will Provide Challenges for Oddsmakers That Are Unique to the Season's Final Week, According to TheLines.com

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Monday, January 3, 2022

Week 18 games with playoff ramifications, though, can be more dependable for oddsmakers.

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Week 18 games with playoff ramifications, though, can be more dependable for oddsmakers.
"Games with playoff implications tend to be more dependable, but even then you never quite know how teams respond to playing for their postseason lives.
TheLines is a leading source for news, analysis, and research related to the market for regulated sports betting in the United States.
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Playoff Races, COVID, and Winter Weather Will All Factor in NFL's Week 17 Odds, According to TheLines.com

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Monday, December 27, 2021

All four games feature matchups of postseason contenders against teams with little at stake, a common theme in the final weeks of every regular season.

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All four games feature matchups of postseason contenders against teams with little at stake, a common theme in the final weeks of every regular season.
But oddsmakers are also factoring the potential havoc that Covid could have on some team's rosters, especially when key players are involved.
That will keep scoring expectations relatively low, with 13 games with a projected point total of 46 or less.
By contrast, the first week of the NFL season featured five games with point totals of 50 points or more.

Blitz Champz, Football Card Game for Kids and Families, Leads NFL Activation with Houston Texans

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

"Blitz Champz was proud to partner with the Houston Texans, where last week, both Texans and Seahawks fans alike had a blast playing the ultimate football card game," said Adrienne Smith, creator of Blitz Champz, elite athlete and pro-football star.

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"Blitz Champz was proud to partner with the Houston Texans, where last week, both Texans and Seahawks fans alike had a blast playing the ultimate football card game," said Adrienne Smith, creator of Blitz Champz, elite athlete and pro-football star.
A must-have card game for football fans and families, and created for kids age 7 and up, Blitz Champz features 100 vibrantly-illustrated playing cards characterizing a diverse lineup of male and female players.
This fall, Blitz Champz worked with NFL FLAG to deliver the excitement of Blitz Champz at the Patriots Regional tournament in Taunton, MA.
Blitz Champz is a fun and competitive card game that teaches and tests football knowledge, strategy, and critical math skills.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Makes Holidays Brighter with $400,000 in Donations to Local Communities

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

KATY, Texas, Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Academy, Ltd. d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") announces it donated over $400,000 to its local communities this holiday season.

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KATY, Texas, Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Academy, Ltd. d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") announces it donated over $400,000 to its local communities this holiday season.
"The Christmas season is a unique opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to local communities in need."
"We hope these events and donations remind people within our communities to have fun out there and enjoy the presence of their loved ones during the holidays."
Through the "Traveling Santa" initiative, Academy identified individuals and families doing their holiday shopping in-store at their local Academy and surprised them by helping pay for their holiday gifts.

Houston-Based ZT Corporate Hosts 24th Annual Gala, Raising Funds for Youth Baseball Initiative

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

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The attendees got to meet and hear directly from players on various ZT Baseball teams (11u-14u), recently named as Youth World Series Champions, on the impact the game has had on their lives.

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The attendees got to meet and hear directly from players on various ZT Baseball teams (11u-14u), recently named as Youth World Series Champions, on the impact the game has had on their lives.
"I am continually amazed by the generosity of those who are invited to our annual gala and the power that it has to positively impact thousands of lives," said Taseer Badar, CEO of ZT Corporate and Founder of ZT Baseball.
Established in 1997, ZT Corporate is a private equity firm with an active portfolio in healthcare services and automotive dealerships.
ZT Corporate's active healthcare portfolio operates under Altus Community Healthcare and Neighbors, with automotive dealerships branded under the ZT Motors umbrella.