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Classic Christmas brings holiday magic to Houston with lights, ice skating, and festive fun
Read full article: Classic Christmas brings holiday magic to Houston with lights, ice skating, and festive funClassic Christmas is a dazzling holiday attraction in Houston, running from November 16 to December 29.
Here is how you can ride the biggest outdoor ice slide in Houston!
Read full article: Here is how you can ride the biggest outdoor ice slide in Houston!For the first time ever, Classic Christmas comes to Houston, bringing the magic of the holidays to Memorial City Mall.From November 16th, guests can step into a magical holiday wonderland designed for visitors of all ages with exciting attractions that capture the season's essence.
The Houston Astros are hosting Shooting Stars team auditions for 2024 season
Read full article: The Houston Astros are hosting Shooting Stars team auditions for 2024 seasonWe all love cheering on the Houston Astros, but how about cheering them on as part of the shooting stars team? Get details on how you can join!
Croatia withdraws some bottled drinks and urges people to drink tap water after several fall ill
Read full article: Croatia withdraws some bottled drinks and urges people to drink tap water after several fall illAuthorities in Croatia have recommended that people drink only tap water as they investigate reports of several people getting sick or suffering throat injuries allegedly after consuming bottled beverages.
Houston Texans, other organizations to award $400K to local non-profits with Inspire Change Grant
Read full article: Houston Texans, other organizations to award $400K to local non-profits with Inspire Change GrantThe Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Ashley announced they will award $400,000 to local nonprofits and educational programs through the 2023 Inspire Change Grant.
COP27's Coke sponsorship leaves bad taste with green groups
Read full article: COP27's Coke sponsorship leaves bad taste with green groupsCoca-Cola’s sponsorship of the flagship U.N. climate conference, known as COP27, sparked an online backlash and highlighted broader concerns about corporate lobbying and influence.
Sprite is retiring its iconic green plastic bottle after more than 60 years, company says
Read full article: Sprite is retiring its iconic green plastic bottle after more than 60 years, company saysSprite is ditching its iconic green plastic bottle in favor of more sustainable clear bottles, its parent company, The Coca-Cola Co., announced Wednesday.
9 special things to check out at the 2022 rodeo as Houston celebrates event’s 90th anniversary
Read full article: 9 special things to check out at the 2022 rodeo as Houston celebrates event’s 90th anniversaryhe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will celebrate its return -- and its 90th anniversary -- in 2022.
Under pressure, some Ga. corporate leaders slam voting bill
Read full article: Under pressure, some Ga. corporate leaders slam voting billThe sweeping rewrite of Georgia's election rules that was signed into law by Republican Gov. AdThe reaction wasn’t much friendlier from voting rights groups that fought the legislation and criticized corporate players for not trying to block it altogether. Quincey noted on CNBC that Coca-Cola, even before Georgia's action, already had paused its PAC activity and would consider politicians' position on voting rights as part of future contributions. Bishop Reginald Jackson, who presides over more than 400 African Methodist Episcopal churches in Georgia, said too many corporate leaders have been “silent” on voting laws. Civil rights groups have filed federal lawsuits seeking to overturn the Georgia law.
Coca-Cola releases coffee-infused drinks
Read full article: Coca-Cola releases coffee-infused drinksHOUSTON – No need to add coffee to your Coke, new Coca-Cola coffee-infused drinks have dropped Tuesday at Houiston-area stores. The drinks come in three flavors: dark roast, vanilla, and caramel, and are infused with Brazilian-style coffee. They come with 69 milligrams of caffeine in a 12-ounce can, which is higher compared to 34 milligrams in a can of regular Coca-Cola. According to CNN, this isn’t the first time Coca-Cola released a coffee-infused drink. In 2006, the company came out with “Coca-Cola Blak”, which in 2008 the drink flopped due to low reviews.
Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods
Read full article: Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nodsJ Balvin performs during the Coca-Cola Flow Reggaeton festival in Mexico City on Nov. 23, 2019, from left, Ozuna performs at the Latin American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2019 and Bad Bunny performs a medley at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 25, 2019. Balvin scored a whopping 13 nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, including two nominations for album of the year and two for record of the year. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively.
Some of the items Houston-area residents say they’re still struggling to find amid the pandemic
Read full article: Some of the items Houston-area residents say they’re still struggling to find amid the pandemicA couple residents are struggling to find lemonade and another can’t get her hands on caffeine free Coca-Cola. !” - Yolanda Diaz“I haven’t seen the Lysol or Clorox white since the pandemic started.” - Holly MacmullanDumbbells“Dumbells...can’t find them in stores. Maybe they’re part of a sanitizing method I’ve never heard of 🤣🤣.” - Rosemary Kay WatsonCaffeine Free Coca-Cola“Caffeine Free Coke. They can make caffeine free Diet Coke, but not regular Coke. 😒 Had to pay extra at Randall’s.” - AnnaBelle Blanco-----What are you struggling to find amid the pandemic?
More companies pledge to give workers time to vote
Read full article: More companies pledge to give workers time to voteFILE - In this Wednesday, July 22, 2020 file photo, A Coca-Cola display is viewed at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex after an MLS soccer match between Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City in Kissimmee, Fla. A growing number of U.S. companies are pledging to give workers time off to vote in the presidential election this November. Coca-Cola, Twitter, Cisco and Uber are giving employees the day off. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Why does Coca-Cola taste different at McDonald's?
Read full article: Why does Coca-Cola taste different at McDonald's?For decades, people have wondered why Coca-Cola sodas taste different when served at McDonald's restaurants. Many thought it was just their minds, or taste buds, playing tricks on them. Coca-Cola delivers their product to McDonald's in stainless steel containers instead of plastic bags. AdFinally, McDonald's pre-chills the Coca-Cola syrup, just like their water, which is kept at a temperature just above freezing. So there you have it, the not-so-secret recipe from the restaurant that still won't release what's in its secret sauce.