U.S. all-but declines Poland’s offer to give Ukraine its old warplanes
In a move that blindsided U.S. officials, the government of Poland announced Tuesday that it was ready to hand over an unspecified number of MiG-29 fighter jets to the United States so that the warplanes could be transferred to Ukraine for use against invading Russian forces.
washingtonpost.com🔒Insiders: Go inside the long, sometimes bizarre, history of the Houston Rodeo
Ninety years is a long time and through the long, storied history of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, many things have happened during and around the massive event that brings millions to the Houston area for the festivities.
Barge Company Will Pay Over $15 Million for Injuries to Natural Resources Resulting from Oil Spill in Houston Ship Channel
Houston, Texas-based Kirby Inland Marine LP has agreed to pay $15.3 million in damages and assessment costs under the Oil Pollution Act to resolve federal and state claims for injuries to natural resources resulting from an oil spill from a Kirby barge, after a collision Kirby caused. Kirby, the Coast Guard, and the State were involved in extensive response and cleanup efforts, and Kirby has cooperated in the assessment of injuries to natural resources. The designated federal trustees for the natural resources impacted by Kirby’s oil spill are the U.S. Department of Commerce through the NOAA and the U.S. Department of the Interior through the U.S. The designated State trustees are the Texas General Land Office, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The federal and State trustees have worked together to perform their injury assessment work and are engaged in joint restoration planning efforts.
justice.govThese Houston Restaurants Will Take Care of Your Super Bowl Spread
^ Keep Houston Press Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. These Houston restaurants are here to bring you a winning spread, from sandwich platters and fajitas packs to wings, tamales and cocktails to-go. Choose from Beef, Chicken or Beef Filet, served with handmade tortillas, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, jalapeño lime butter, rice and beans. Beef Fajitas: $27 half lb. The restaurant is closed on Super Bowl Sunday night, but orders can be picked up during Sunday brunch hours.
houstonpress.comHouston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Try a Deshaun Watson-Approved Cheesesteak
^ Keep Houston Press Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Shop Local at Urban Harvest Farmers MarketSaturday, 8 a.m. to noon2752 Buffalo SpeedwayAt this weekend’s Saturday market, Urban Harvest Farmers Market will be wrapping curated gift baskets. Shoppers who choose a minimum of three items will be given a complimentary gift basket by Urban Harvest to be wrapped on site. Support Houston Pub Crawl with Saint Arnold Brewing CompanyThrough SundaySaint A is hosting the Texas Winter Ale edition of its Support Houston Pub Crawl now through Sunday, December 21.
houstonpress.comAfter Black Lives Matter sign vandalized at Evanston church, donations and support quickly roll in
“We were not aligning ourselves with any political movement, but rather the global movement for racial equality and racial equity. I attempted to explain that to anyone who had concerns,” Kirby said. “It’s incredibly important to us that, as a religious community, that the idea that equality before God is something that is essential to our belief system.”
chicagotribune.comUpcoming Houston Food Events: Picos' Tamales Are Back for the Season
Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss these deliciously fun culinary happenings:Picos, 3601 Kirby, has officially rolled out its annual Tamale Stand this holiday season, running now through January 3. Similar to years past, the stand will be located in the parking lot with a menu that boasts tamales, salsas and moles made fresh daily. Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, has opened its Holiday Meal Express for the season. LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Support UsWith Thanksgiving right around the corner (on Thursday, November 26), check out our 2020 Houston Thanksgiving Day Dining Guide for an extensive breakdown of restaurants offering dine-in and takeout specials on Thanksgiving Day.
houstonpress.comUpcoming Houston Food Events: Crave-Worthy Holiday Treats and Happenings
With zero gluten, zero sugar and only seven grams of carbs, Crave's new cupcake, "The 007," is a mindful take on holiday sweets. This year, the bakery has introduced a new cupcake, The 007 made with 0 gluten, 0 sugar and only 7 gram of carbs. Underbelly Hospitality will be continuing its favorite Christmas Eve tradition, a dinner themed around a holiday movie classic, with a special event at Georgia James, 1100 Westheimer, on Tuesday, December 24. This years theme is Home Alone, featuring food from the movie and with seatings at 1 and 5 p.m. (costumes are encouraged). EXPAND Dine on One Fifth's cravable Gulf Coast flavors this Christmas Eve.
houstonpress.comGet to know chef Clarence Alexander of Kirby's Steakhouse in The Woodlands
HOUSTON - Chef Clarence Alexander of Kirby's Steakhouse in The Woodlands is working meticulously to discover the sweet spots of dry-aging meat however his cooking journey begin as child when he would help his grandma prepare fresh dumplings and pie crust. From a young age Alexander knew he wanted to be a chef when he grew up. Kirby's Steakhouse Dry-aged Duroc bone-in pork chop served at Kirby's Steakhouse in The Woodlands. Now executive chef at Kirby's Steakhouse, he continues to share his culinary experience in The Woodlands. The dry aged program I am working on at Kirby's, it's been fun trying to figure out the sweet spots of dry aging meat.
Vanessa Kirby Addresses Catwoman Casting Rumors (Exclusive)
The British actress Vanessa Kirby is finally addressing those rumors that she might be up for Catwoman soon. "I dont know anything about it," she claimed when asked if she can offer any updates. The leading lady also discussed tackling her powerful female role in Hobbs & Shaw, a go-for-broke, male-dominated summer action flick. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw arrives in theaters on Aug. 2. RELATED CONTENT:Dwayne Johnson Introduces Newest 'Hobbs & Shaw' Co-Star, 'The Crown's Vanessa KirbyVanessa Kirby Responds to Tom Cruise Romance RumorsVanessa Kirby Has a Reliable Source Who Says Queen Elizabeth Likes The Crown
Center Stage Gallery opens on Kirby in Pearland
Center Stage Gallery opened mid-March at 3695 Kirby Drive in Pearland. Center Stage is an events center and arts gallery. The gallery hosts birthday parties, book signing, pop-up shops, bridal and baby showers, weddings and reunions. The Kirby location will have events with a special focus on the Paint and Sip events, where customers can bring a bottle of wine and paint a scene with friends. 281-299-4814. www.center-stage-events.com
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