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Houston Texans Tackle Fan Safety with Evolv Technology

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, has added the Houston Texans to its growing roster of professional sports team customers.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, has added the Houston Texans to its growing roster of professional sports team customers.
  • Beginning with the Texans’ first preseason game which took place in August, Evolv Express ® is now screening fans who attend Texans home games.
  • Using AI and powerful sensor technology, Evolv Express accelerates physical security screening while being designed to maintain a high degree of weapons detection accuracy.
  • Within the NFL specifically, the Texans are the 12th franchise to partner with Evolv.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL PARK! A KID AGAIN BRINGING BASEBALL TO KIDS WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Kid Again, a national nonprofit supporting children with life-threatening conditions and their families, is partnering with major league baseball teams throughout the country for its "Take Me Out to the Ball Park" initiative – organizing unforgettable baseball outings at major league ballparks for thousands of families raising kids with serious medical challenges.

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  • To date in 2023, A Kid Again has held ball park Adventures at 12 stadiums across the country, hosting nearly 4,000 people.
  • During the "Take Me Out to the Ball Park" Adventures, A Kid Again kids and their families watch the baseball game as a group, with food, activities and special moments planned especially for them.
  • Families of children facing life-threatening conditions experience a great deal of uncertainty, and everyday activities can be challenging and isolating.
  • Through this initiative, A Kid Again is working with major league baseball teams across the country to foster hope, happiness, and healing.

Watchfire Dual-Sided LED Halo Display Selected by Houston Astros for Minute Maid Park’s Team Store

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

DANVILLE, Ill., Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watchfire , a leading provider of premium LED displays, was selected by the Houston Astros to deliver a unique dual-sided LED halo display suspended from the ceiling in The Astros Team Store at Minute Maid Park.

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  • DANVILLE, Ill., Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watchfire , a leading provider of premium LED displays, was selected by the Houston Astros to deliver a unique dual-sided LED halo display suspended from the ceiling in The Astros Team Store at Minute Maid Park.
  • Serving as the centerpiece of The Astros Team Store, the display was a collaboration of the Astros management team, BrightSign, Wallboard, Datapath, Humble Sign Company, and Watchfire's own service and engineering departments.
  • The Astros Store at Minute Maid Park recently underwent renovation and expansion, making it an ideal location for installing the new display.
  • “Many partners worked together to ensure that Astros fans could visit the team store without missing a minute of the excitement.”

Denny's Partners with Houston Leaders for a Sports-Filled Week of Giving Back

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

HOUSTON, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny's has joined forces with two Houston-based organizations to give back to the community.

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  • HOUSTON, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny's has joined forces with two Houston-based organizations to give back to the community.
  • Sister 2 Sistah is a Houston-based organization on a mission to help college-aged women of color from across the country.
  • The event will provide the opportunity for 100 children from underserved communities in Houston to attend a free Astros game.
  • Approximately 75 children will attend this basketball camp and workshop, which is open to Houston-area students from Pre-K– Grade 12.

FORMER TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE JACK RAINS PASSES AT AGE 82

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

HOUSTON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Texas Secretary of State Jack Morris Rains died in Houston on Wednesday, July 5th, after a lengthy illness.

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  • HOUSTON, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Texas Secretary of State Jack Morris Rains died in Houston on Wednesday, July 5th, after a lengthy illness.
  • Rains was born on November 23, 1937 in Waco, Texas, and graduated from both Texas A&M University and the University of Houston Law Center.
  • He ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Texas in 1990, but remained involved in local, state and national politics throughout his life.
  • Rains served the community in numerous capacities, including being named as the original Chair of the Harris County / Houston Sports Authority.

Aramark Sports + Entertainment Announces Limited-Time MLB Summer Menu Offerings

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Aramark Sports + Entertainment , the award-winning hospitality provider at nine Major League Baseball (MLB) Stadiums, announced the summer menu for its limited-time Seasons Inning Stretch ( #SeasonsInningStretch ) program, available today.

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  • Aramark Sports + Entertainment , the award-winning hospitality provider at nine Major League Baseball (MLB) Stadiums, announced the summer menu for its limited-time Seasons Inning Stretch ( #SeasonsInningStretch ) program, available today.
  • This marks the second of three curated menu rollouts that will bring seasonally inspired foods to ballpark menus.
  • After kicking off for MLB Opening Day with spring menu featuring fragrant ingredients, the summer lineup will highlight classic concessions items with a refreshing twist.
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    The fall inspired Seasons Inning Stretch menu will launch in August 2023.

Jostens and the Houston Astros Celebrate the Franchise’s Second World Series Title with an Incredible Championship Ring Featuring Diamonds and Custom-cut Gemstones

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Saturday, April 1, 2023

The Houston Astros once again played with undeniable skill and dedication and claimed their second title of World Series Champions.

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  • The Houston Astros once again played with undeniable skill and dedication and claimed their second title of World Series Champions.
  • Crafted in 14-karat white and yellow gold with meticulously hand-set gemstones, the 2022 World Series Ring celebrates the Astros triumph with artful storytelling details.
  • To share the excitement of the Astros World Series victory, Jostens is proud to present Astros fans with the official World Series Championship jewelry collection.
  • In addition to crafting the Houston Astros 2017 World Series Championship Ring, the 2019 American League Championship Ring and the 2021 American League Championship Ring.

Evolv Named Official Weapons Detection Screening Systems Provider of the 2022 MLB World Champion Houston Astros

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with the 2022 World Champion Houston Astros.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with the 2022 World Champion Houston Astros.
  • The Astros began featuring Evolv’s state-of-the-art Evolv Express® screening solution at Minute Maid Park on Opening Day, March 30, when the Astros began their 2023 season at home against the Chicago White Sox.
  • Fans will be able to walk through the entrances at a quicker pace, making a more enjoyable security experience.
  • “Evolv aligns perfectly with our recent efforts to use technology to improve the fan experience at Minute Maid Park,” said Marcel Braithwaite, Senior Vice President of Business Operations for the Astros.

OVER 200 MLB STARS AND COACHES STAND WITH THE PLAYERS ALLIANCE TO HONOR JACKIE ROBINSON

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

NEW YORK, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In ongoing efforts to increase access and opportunities for Black communities in every aspect of the game of baseball, The Players Alliance (TPA) will partner with over 200 MLB players and coaches, including Mookie Betts, Byron Buxton, Patrick Corbin, JP Crawford, Lucas Giolito, Clayton Kershaw, Matt Olson, Dansby Swanson, Taijuan Walker, and Christian Yelich, in honor of Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2023. Players and coaches committed to making the game more affordable and accessible will be seen wearing TPA's 2023 Jackie Robinson t-shirt and black wristband showcasing the baseball legend's Nine Values: courage, determination, commitment, persistence, integrity, justice, teamwork, citizenship, and excellence. On the day that all players wear number 42 in solidarity to commemorate Robinson, TPA will also partner with several MLB clubs and groups across the country which include the 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Dodgers. 

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  • Players and coaches committed to making the game more affordable and accessible will be seen wearing TPA's 2023 Jackie Robinson t-shirt and black wristband showcasing the baseball legend's Nine Values: courage, determination, commitment, persistence, integrity, justice, teamwork, citizenship, and excellence.
  • "Every year we're lucky to have players show great generosity to our mission.
  • "They can clearly see that the hearts of today's players are in lockstep with the mission of The Players Alliance."
  • To learn more about The Players Alliance and its work, visit www.playersalliance.org .

Wood Partners Continues to Expand In the Thriving Houston Market with Alta Sunset Heights

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wood Partners, a leading national multifamily real estate developer, announced the groundbreaking of its latest luxury residential community, Alta Sunset Heights, located in Houston, Texas.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wood Partners, a leading national multifamily real estate developer, announced the groundbreaking of its latest luxury residential community, Alta Sunset Heights, located in Houston, Texas.
  • Currently under construction, Alta Sunset Heights is set to open in early 2024 with pre-leasing to begin in December 2023.
  • Residents are also just a short drive away from Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, Houston Farmer's Market, and the Houston Theatre District.
  • "We are thrilled to continue expanding into the Houston market with Alta Sunset Heights."