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Houston City Beat Community Connector Mixer & Business Meeting​No agendas. No awkward networking. Just good people, good conversation, and the Houston City Beat community coming together.Join us at THE MET ATHLETIC CLUB for a night of high-energy, low-pressure networking in the upstairs bar/restaurant BENCHMARK KITCHEN & TAP and get in the fun happening at the premier golf simulator room. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or you’ve never held a club, this is your chance to connect with Houston’s movers and shakers in a space where you can actually hear yourself talk.Stop “networking” and start connecting. See y’all there!The Game PlanThe Vibe: High energy, low pressure,…

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It was supposed to be a standard Show and Tell, but Mike Acosta couldn’t resist a little drama, sneaking in a fifth artifact—his vibrant St. Patrick’s Day Astros game jersey. Between Mike’s deep dive into Houston history and Lisbet’s ‘night-vision’ gardening secrets with the Vevor headlamp, this Tuesday episode of Let’s Talk is packed with H-Town heart and high-tech utility.

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By Zoe AmorusoSealy, Texas — February 25th, 2026Shelving Concepts announced today that it has acquired Anchor Manufacturing, a precision metal fabricator, furthering the company’s cross-market manufacturing capabilities in Texas and throughout the United States. Tom Amoruso, owner of Shelving Concepts, and Jason Lefave of Anchor Manufacturing are both leading manufacturers in the material handling equipment industry, and their friendship and camaraderie span over two decades. The long-term relationship that began with Tom’s mundane sale of cantilever rack to Jason in 2004 has brought together mentorship and friendly competition, and has now come full circle with Shelving Concepts’ acquisition of Anchor…

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In Houston, heart health isn’t a “February topic”, it’s a survival strategy. As the “buckle” of the American Stroke Belt, Houston faces a metabolic reality that doesn’t pause when the Heart Month banners come down. With over 70% of Harris County adults classified as overweight or obese, the “Heart Health Month” focus on once-a-year screenings often misses the point: for this city, the battle against cardiovascular decay is a 365-day grind. But this week, a scientific breakthrough has emerged that could finally bridge the gap between Houston’s daily struggle and the “miracle” drugs currently locked behind insurance paywalls. The “Fat Inflammation”…

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When we talk about heart health, the conversation usually revolves around “pounding the pavement” or high-intensity interval training. But this February, as we observe Heart Awareness Month, a different kind of movement is gaining traction in the wellness world. It’s slower, more intentional, and focuses on a part of cardiovascular health that often goes ignored: Vascular Efficiency.Pilates is often sold as a “core workout,” but its true power lies in how it optimizes the body’s internal plumbing. Here is how this low-impact practice acts as a secret weapon for your heart.1. Lowering Blood Pressure Through Nervous System ControlHigh blood pressure…

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The 2026 Circle of Red Brunch was more than a sea of red and sparkling Debra Linse designs—it was a call to action. From Regay Hildreth’s survival after open-heart surgery to Kacy Allensworth’s (@thecaloriedeficitqueen) life-saving CPR anniversary, the morning was a powerful reminder to “lobby for our own lives.” With expert insights from Dr. Shaden Khalaf, we left empowered to spot the subtle signs of heart disease and put our health first.

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