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Hey Houston, National Food Truck Day is June 24! (As if we needed another reason to feast😋) Here's a list of locations to visit Friday

Thaddaeus Arvie is a multi-media artist and resident in the city of Houston,TX. Arvie received his Bachelors of Fine Arts from Grambling State University in 2011. Over the past Seven years, Arvie has participated in many art shows and art markets. He gradually expanded into painting large scale murals, located in Ville Platte,LA Atlanta,GA and Houston TX.

A new ramen shop will open in Houston’s M-K-T in early April. Rakkan Ramen will offer authentic Japanese cuisine. “Houston has a great food scene and is incredibly diverse,” said Rakkan Ramen franchise owner Chris Lav, on what attracted the brand to Houston. Rakkan Ramen currently operates six locations across the United States, including three locations in Tokyo, Japan. The restaurant is scheduled to open early in April and in Building 5 of M-K-T, located at 600 N Shepherd Dr, Houston TX 77007.

HOUSTON – Many local businesses and organizations have opened food and water distribution sites in the Houston area in the wake of the recent winter storms. Various distribution sites pop up daily, so please keep checking this list if you’re in need. Houston Community College-North Forest CampusTexas State Representative Senfronia Thompson, NACC Disaster Services, Teamsters Union, Houston Community College (HCC)- North Forest campus, HCC Trustee Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Peoples United Summit, and other volunteer groups host water and food distribution in northeast Houston. The organizers will provide food and water for about 1,000 vehicles. Pet owners will receive free pet food, supplies, and information on additional resources such as the Houston Humane Society’s free spay/neuter program.

Volunteer attorneys will help tenants determine if they qualify for protection under the CDC guidelines and help those who qualify complete and sign the required declaration on the spot. Additional volunteers will help tenants apply for rental assistance through two new state and local government programs. Tenants facing the possibility of eviction for nonpayment of rent will be able to access the free assistance at three sites in Harris County:Jim Fontana Annex | 14350 Wallisville Rd. Houston TX 77049Harris County Precinct 1 Building | 2727 El CaminoIron Workers Local 84 Apprentice Training Center | 7521 Fauna St. Tenants planning to attend are encouraged to apply for both of these new rental assistance programs as soon as possible, even if they have previously applied for or received other rental assistance.

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HOUSTON Fathers Day is just around the corner and if youre still figuring out what to get dad this year, nothing says I love you like food. This Fathers Day might feel a bit different, but it doesnt mean you cant spend the day with dad and treat him to a delicious meal. Tapped DraftHouse & KitchenAbout: Tapped DraftHouse and Kitchen will be hosting a Fathers Day Brunch at both locations. Location: 947 Gessner, Houston, TX 77024Phone: (832) 831-0950More Information: statefaretx.com/Rainbow LodgeAbout: Celebrate Fathers Day at home. It is also offering Fathers Day take-out meals for two with a variety of courses.

Dominique Sachse reveals her ultimate makeover giveaway winner's new look | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: January 21, 2020, 4:44 pmTo celebrate hitting 1M subscribers on YouTube, KPRC 2 Anchor Dominique Sachse gave away a prize package bigger than any other - a weekend stay in Houston and a head-to-toe makeover. She stopped by Houston Life with her winner Jill Cooper to reveal Jill's new look!

HOUSTON – Bagels are a beloved breakfast staple, but where can you find Houston’s best? That’s the question we put to KPRC viewers, and they answered. Here are the places KPRC viewers mentioned repeatedly in our social media posts asking for recommendations. Where do you get the best bagels in the #Houston area? Katy, TX 77450 Kingwood Bagel & Sandwich, 2855 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble, TX 77339 Golden Bagels & Coffee, 3119 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007 Three Brothers Bakery, 4036 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston TX 77025 Jersey Bagels, Fir Woods Lane Cypress, Texas 77429 The Hot Bagel Shop, 2015 S Shepherd Dr #900, Houston, TX 77019