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Face Foundrié Pearland opening in June

Face Foundiré will offer skincare services in Pearland starting June 5, according to an email from personal relations firm PR Boutique.

What you need to know: The business will host a grand opening event on June 27, featuring giveaways and complimentary skincare consultations for guests, according to the email. 

  • 11302 Broadway St., Ste. 106, Pearland

 
On The Business Beat
Slick City Action Park now open in Webster

Slick City Action Park opened in Webster on May 29, according to a press release from the company.

The details: At 37,000 square feet, the indoor dry-slide and air court park will feature nearly a dozen slides, a zipline, sports and dodgeball courts, a web crawler, an arcade, and an on-site cafe, according to the company's website.

Also of note: The venue is also designed to serve as a space for community gathering including birthday parties, corporate and team-building events, and adult nights, according to the release. 

  • 20750 Gulf Freeway, Webster

 
County Coverage
Harris County renews contract for law enforcement license plate cameras despite resident pushback

Harris County commissioners on May 28 renewed a contract for the Harris County Sheriff's Office's use of license plate readers to assist with criminal investigations. However, more than a dozen residents spoke against the renewal before the court's vote, sharing concerns about surveillance, data privacy and improper use.

What you need to know: Commissioners renewed a $868,975 contract with public safety technology company Flock Safety to continue the use of license plate readers, or LPRs, as well as a sound detection system that identifies sounds such as gunshots, screeching tires and breaking glass, according to agenda documents.

More details: With a June 6 contract expiration approaching, Harris County's four precinct commissioners voted in favor of the renewal with the possibility to revisit the agreement during a future Commissioners Court meeting. County Judge Lina Hidalgo abstained after pushing to move the item to a different meeting to allow for more public discussion. 

Some context: According to the sheriff's office, Harris County has approximately 480 LPR cameras, which only capture vehicle information, not biometric data.

 
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10 events to celebrate Pride Month in Greater Houston

There are several events taking place throughout the month of June to celebrate Pride Month in Greater Houston. 

Chase the Rainbow: Stride with Pride
The 5K race will celebrate, bring awareness to and raise funds for Katy Pride. Strollers and leashed pets are allowed, according to the event's Race Roster site.

  • June 13, 7:30 a.m.
  • $39.74 (12 and under); $50.48 (5K); $45.11 (virtual 5K)
  • John Paul Landing Park, 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress

Good Vibes Mystical Market Ride with Pride
The community is invited to an event featuring dozens of artists, vendors and handcrafted local wares as well as tarot card readers at the Bad Astronaut Brewery.
  • June 14, 1-6 p.m.
  • Free
  • Bad Astronaut Brewery, 1519 Fulton St., Houston

'Pride and Passion'
The Houston Pride Band is presenting a musical evening of "Pride and Passion" to celebrate joy and love.
  • June 21, 6 p.m.
  • $20-$30 (admission)
  • The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts, 810 Bagby St., Houston

 

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