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Information for attending the 10 day January event in the Reliant Center at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.

The city of Houston, Texas, experienced two defining racial conflicts separated by five decades and linked by the overzealous and racist actions of the Houston Police.

The events of December 1941 thrust the United States into World War II and started a new chapter in the history of Arabia Temple in Houston, Texas.

A committee of Houston Shriners, headed by John S. Bonner, traveled to Seattle, Washington by train to obtain a charter from the Imperial Council on July 14, 1915.

Carnival Cruises and Royal Caribbean offer four and five day or one week cruises to the Western Caribbean and Mexico from the Port of Galveston, Texas.

Sam Houston, soldier and revolutionary, lived among the Cherokee, served as governor of Texas and Tennessee, and played a vital role in the founding of Texas.

Virgos have a history of achieving top status in the entertainment industry. Beyonce is another celebrity born under the sign who has become a household name.

No matter how the WWE packages its brand, fans can't deny the fact that the Super Bowl of professional wrestling is still edge-of-your-seat entertainment.

Forget the price of gas - Texas is always entertaining and diverse. What other state offers such a diversity of food, culture and pleasures for both humans and aliens?

Thanks to donations of both money and distinguished art collections from a gusher of oil-money philanthropists, Houston's art scene is among the USA's richest.

The Houston Cougars needed to drive 95 yards in 5 minutes, 47 seconds to beat Texas Tech. They did it with time to spare.

Houston is a large city that attracts business and leisure travelers. People who like to bring their dog or cat along find accommodations at luxury hotels.

An end of the year compilation of the top Coast Guard search and rescue (SAR) video clips of 2007

U.S.S Houston gained fame as a "presidential" ship. But the cruiser met an heroic end aganst the Japanese in the Battle of the Sunda Straits.

While black soldiers defended democracy overseas they still suffered under intense Jim Crow racism at home.

The year 2009 has seen Randall K 'Randy' Orton become one of wrestling's most recognisable names, but his path to the top has been paved with controversy.

Quilter Leonie West has designed a quilting ruler with an adjustable fabric guide to make accurate cutting of patchwork pieces quick and easy.

Here is a look at the past 42 Super Bowls, including scores and MVPs.

Lisa Nowak is charged with attempted first degree murder. She reportedly attacked and planned to kill a woman who was in a relationship with another astronaut.

The Season Two winner - known as much for her non-diva-ish temperament as her consistent display of creativity and talent - will launch "Simply Chloe Dao" on QVC in May.

Privately published in the late 1980s or early 1990s, this paperback cookbook contains authentic Cajun recipes with a holiday theme

Looking for a unique and interesting baby name? Maybe a certain city has a special meaning to the family, or just a great sound. Try using these cities for baby names.

Water-wise gardener numbers are growing. allowing areas to transform arid and desert areas into lush gardens.

This year's Ozone Awards heated up an already sweltering Houston, Texas. But did Rick Ross' beef with DJ Vlad make things boil over?

Halloween is the perfect occasion to prepare your skin for the winter ahead by scheduling a seasonal skin care treatment at your favorite spa.

As they eke out a living in a vast country as the US, immigrants have to cope with homesickness aside from adjusting to a new environment.

Juan Diaz wins a unanimous decision over Paulie Malignaggi in closely contested fight. Robert Guerrero and Daniel Jacobs win undercard bouts.

The Emancipation Proclamation was signed into law on January 1, 1863. Texas African Americans were still in slavery. There were no Union Troops there to enforce the law.

While you're sipping Beachcombers under the palms at a seaside resort, Max doesn't have to be stuck in a cement kennel. Check out ritzy daycare for the discerning dog.

Learning to dance from an early age, Patrick Swayze developed a versatile acting career.

Neil Armstrong commanded Apollo 11, the first manned spacecraft to visit the moon.

'False negatives' from initial biopsy can lead to rounds of painful and expensive biopsies. Here's a couple of new tests to confirm initial results.

The recent agreement between the U.S. and the European Union to liberalize air traffic between the continents could force prices down.

The "fastest man on no legs" had his request to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics declined, because his carbon-fibre prosthetics allegedly give him an unfair advantage.

When a company is running in the red, it is easy to be tempted to give into situational ethics. This article discusses ways to maintain corporate integrity in hard times.

Patrick Swayze appeared in over 30 movies but is most famous for his roles in Dirty Dancing and Ghost. He died of pancreatic cancer on September 14 2009 at the age of 57.

Marketing for small business is always challenging but several are leveraging direct internet marketing exclusively by using the microblogging platform Twitter.

Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.

This article reviews Tobymac's live CD/DVD set, Alive and Transported.

Turmeric is a spicy yellow powder with surprising health benefits, including cancer prevention, improved cell health and resilience, and more.

Patrick Swayze comes from a family full of performers and his family tree is well-documented going back a number of generations.

Political contributions by journalists paint a glaring contrast to the professional standards of a legendary industry pioneer.

Black journalists have proven to be a powerful and influential voice in the Black community. Even in the face of Jim Crow segregation Black journalists spoke out against

This article outlines the airlines that fly in and around Central America from major international carriers to small regional jets with just a few seats.

Edmonds, Sarah Emma Evelyn left home at age seventeen to escape her abusive father and disappeared. She then emerged as Franklin Thompson.

Barbara Jordan was the first African-American woman to be elected to the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas State Senate and United States Congress.

A film that has left many viewers squirming in their seats due to its taboo content, Alan Ball's Towelhead tells of a young teen moving in with her strict dad in Texas.

Combining family activities with the benefits of nature can improve relationship bonds, enhance overall well-being, and increase environmental awareness.

Why are so many Americans obese or on their way to becoming obese? Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock points the finger at the fast food corporations.

This holiday season about 35 percent of U.S. air travelers will have free access to wireless Internet from now until January 15, according to Google, Inc.