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World - / Sep 2, 2026 - In 1947, Houston opened a 700-seat Art Deco theater; 79 years later, $2.8M was raised to save it - Houston's historic Garden Oaks Theater faced demolition after its sale in 2025. A local preservation campaign successfully raised funds to acquire the property. The nonprofit Arthouse Houston plans to transform the building into an arts and film center. This new center will combine historic preservation with new cultural uses. The completed center is targeted for a grand opening in 2028.

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London weather forecast: Cloudy skies and mild temperatures expected September 2

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Liverpool weather: Light rain and humidity expected Wednesday, sunny intervals return by week's end

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Birmingham weather: Heavy rain expected today, September 2nd, with temperatures around 20°C

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Manchester weather: Heavy rain and cool temperatures forecast for Tuesday, September 2

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