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Here are the events happening this weekend, June 23 to June 25, in Houston, including the pride parade, a free Houston Symphony performance, the Summer Fest & Lew Benham Memorial Cook-off in Galveston County and more.

Lee College held a retirement recognition for Regent Pete Alfaro and it included a monument being sort of dedicated to the former Baytown mayor.

The McLean County Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members traveled to Lexington last week for the 94th Kentucky FFA State Convention, where they received the state title in

The McLean County Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members traveled to Lexington last week for the 94th Kentucky FFA State Convention, where they received the state title in

Larry Bellorín is a musician from Venezuela, who is seeking asylum in the U.S. He thought his musical career was in the past until he met Joe Troop, a GRAMMY-nominated musician and North Carolina native who introduced Larry to the folk music and traditions of Appalachia, which seemed quite similar to the joropo he played in Venezuela. Their duo, Larry & Joe, is the realization of a dream for both musicians. It’s also a reminder for Larry of what — and who — he had to leave behind.

Will Carter is the Sudan country director for the Norwegian Refugee Council, a humanitarian organization that helps people who are forced to flee their homes. He spoke to As It Happens host Nil Köksal on Monday from Khartoum, where he was working with displaced children.

I arrive in West Virginia on a Monday night, the first of August, after driving through …

Alabama Farm Honored with National Environmental Stewardship Award

Alabama Farm Honored with National Environmental Stewardship Award

An Alabama farm believes cattle and a clean environment go hand in hand.