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With months of accolades and awards. Plus: Who will replace Tonic Tavern, Riverfront Pizza and Kehrs downtown candy store?

One of the ways KHOU 11 News is celebrating Black History Month is by highlighting African-Americans' contributions to the arts.

February was a busy month as few long-time restauranters have passed their torches to new owners. Others changed concepts, and some beloved establishments have closed altogether.

Freese's Candy Shoppe in West Allis will open its second location in the Historic Third Ward, taking the place of Kehr's in March.

Addressing a friendly auditorium full of guests, council members, city employees and supporters, Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington delivered her state of the city address with updates on various projects going on in the city.

As if Quad City Arts executive director Kevin Maynard wasn’t busy enough, he has been named by Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms to fill the Third Ward seat on the City Council. Vacated in January by former Alderwoman Judith Gilbert, the council appointment will be voted on by the full City Council during the Monday, […]

"Clarissa Uprooted," a retrospective exhibit, has a new home in the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County on South Avenue.

 

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More than 250 teams from Texas and around the world will fire up their grills to compete in the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest at NRG Park on Feb. 22-24.