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Someone keeps shooting deer in this Central Texas neighborhood

Houston Chron.com 1/28 4:46P Priscilla Aguirre

On January 9, residents in the area launched a GoFundMe account to reward anyone with information on the possible shooter.

Kyle Rittenhouse gun from Kenosha shootings to be destroyed

Houston Chron.com 1/28 3:23P By MICHAEL TARM and TODD RICHMON

A judge on Friday approved an agreement by lawyers to destroy the assault-style rifle that Kyle Rittenhouse used to kill two people and wound a third during a 2020 street...

Harding Street mural unveiled as local advocates continue to push for answers

Houston Public Media 1/28 11:27A Lucio Vasquez

The mural was unveiled by We the People Organize, a group created in the wake of Rhogena Nicholas' and Dennis Tuttle's deaths in 2019.

I SEE U, Episode 33: A Blues Dancing Machine

Houston Public Media 1/28 11:17A Eddie Robinson

Guitarist Tito Jackson reminisces about the Jackson 5, his latest solo project and how he’s on a quest to re-introduce the blues genre to a new generation of digital music...

Let the games begin: Nominations for Houston's Inno Madness bracket challenge are open

Houston Biz Journal 1/28 9:59A

Houston Inno is looking for nominations for its first-annual startup bracket challenge. Inno Madness is designed to generate awareness and excitement for Houston's ecosystem —...

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Magic Flute blends live action and projections at Houston Grand Opera

Culturemap Houston Arts 1/28 9:47A Holly Beretto

Opera has long memories, with many of its productions dating back hundreds of years. This month, one of those hundreds-year-old operas gets a fresh look at Houston Grand Opera. Mozart's The Magic...

#FoodieFriday: The Pies of Texas Are Upon You — 4 Places for Perfect Pizza

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 1/27 9:00P Julie T

Looking for your perfect pizza pie? We’ve rounded up some old favorites and some recently opened pizzerias, all with their different flair and flavor. From Austin to Houston and even Cedar Park–...

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny hits Houston on upcoming tour

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/27 11:12A Alex Bentley

Puerto Rican rapping sensation Bad Bunny's first stadium tour, "Bad Bunny: World's Hottest Tour," will come to Minute Maid Park on September 1. According to a release, the United States portion of the...

Margaritaville troubadour Jimmy Buffett sails to Houston for 2022 tour

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/27 5:03A Chantal Rice

Rejoice, Parrot Heads! The legendary island-lifer is coming to Houston. Laid-back Margaritaville maestro Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band are rolling into town for one night only -- Saturday,...

Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/27 12:00A Craig D. Lindsey

Time to chill this weekend -- literally, as the forecast calls for wintry temps. Those out and about will be rewarded by the combo of a massive car and boat show, art openings, a fun Texas-based play,...

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6 things to know in food: Restaurant openings and people on the move

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/28 8:45A Eric Sandler

Editor's note: Houston's restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let's stop to look around at all the latest news to know. Openings Osaka...

Budget-friendly omakase rolls out in buzzy downtown food hall

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/28 5:48A Eric Sandler

For true sushi lovers, nothing beats an omakase. The tasting menu format allows a chef to show off his or her creativity and ensures diners get only the most choice morsels. It's a style of dining...

Houston bakery heats up Best Bread list in Food & Wine magazine

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/28 3:42A Teresa Gubbins

One of the biggest pandemic foodie trends was a surge in popularity with bread, and here is national food magazine Food & Wine exploiting that trend with a new best-of list. And a Houston spot has...

8 top chefs heat up big return of farm-fresh Houston food festival

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/27 10:23A Eric Sandler

One of Houston's most popular food events has set its date for 2022. Chef Fest will return on Sunday, April 10. Once again, the event will take place at the Harvest Green Village Farm in Richmond,...

Tilman Fertitta's superstar sommeliers, plus our 10 favorite burgers

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/27 5:45A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," master sommelier Keith Goldston and advanced sommelier Julie Dalton join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss the wine program at The Post...

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Iconic Texas western wear and goods shop saddles up in Rice Village

Culturemap Houston Fashion 1/24 7:45A Steven Devadanam

Just in time for rodeo season, an iconic purveyor of leather goods, clothing, and accessories is setting up shop in Rice Village. King Ranch Saddle Shop will open its newest location on February 1 at...

Look Good & Stay Warm: What Clothes Do You Need for Skiing?

Color and Chic 1/23 7:45A Quincy

Our first ski trip was a success! We are so happy to have been able to share this experience with our closest friends. Since it was our first time skiing, as soon as our plan was confirmed, I took to...

Hip Texas bootmaker corrals $56 million to fuel national growth

Culturemap Houston Fashion 1/19 8:35A John Egan

With a fresh investment of $56 million, Austin-based bootmaker Tecovas is kicking its national expansion into a higher gear. The company, which specializes in high-quality, high-end Western footwear,...

Fashion icon André Leon Talley is dead at age 73

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 1/19 8:12A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

André Leon Talley, the former longtime creative director for Vogue and a fashion icon in his own right, has died at age 73, according to a statement on his official Instagram...

Here's The Top 10 Trends To Look Forward To In 2022

Houstonia Magazine (Style & Trends) 1/18 12:49P Danielle Wright

From Converse, Homage Year and DYI, these brands are pushing fashion forward.

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A legacy of determination is UFC fighter Brian Ortega's secret weapon

Culturemap Houston Sports 1/28 6:45A CultureMap Create

Featherweight fighter Brian Ortega knew he had natural talent, but he also knew that wasn't enough to be the best. The mixed martial artist found inspiration in his parents, who both demonstrated hard...

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2021 ends with a bang in new-home sales

Houston Agent Magazine 1/27 8:54A John Yellig

Sales of new homes  closed the year on a high note in December, rising 11.9% from November s revised number to a seasonally adjusted, annual rate of 811,000, while the median sales price fell to...

@properties rebrands to @properties Christie’s International Real Estate following acquisition

Houston Agent Magazine 1/27 5:55A Emily Mack

@properties has officially rebranded to become @properties Christie’s International Real Estate. The Chicago-based brokerage acquired the Christie’s International Real Estate...

Houston hotel-condo project reaches construction milestone

Houston Agent Magazine 1/26 9:23A Patrick Regan

A Houston housing and hotel project reached a construction milestone this month, topping off the 35-story condo-hotel tower with a ceremonial beam. A laser light show at the...

Houston rents, mortgages both on the rise and breaking records

Houston Agent Magazine 1/26 5:53A Liz Hughes

Spurred by rising mortgage costs, December’s average monthly rent grew to $1,877, a 14.1% increase from the previous year and the largest annual jump since February 2019,...

Blackstone unit acquiring two Houston apartment communities as part of $3.7 billion deal

Houston Agent Magazine 1/25 6:59A John Yellig

Trailpoint, courtesy of Resource REIT Inc. A unit of private-equity behemoth Blackstone is picking up two Houston-area garden apartment communities in its $3.7 billion acquisition of a...

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Houston Health Department launching $1,000 COVID-19 vaccination incentive program

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 1/26 7:38A Style Magazine Newswire

The Houston Health Department is launching a new program to encourage more Houstonians to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The 6-week initiative will award 12 people $1,000...

‘Lefty’ tightens control of embryonic development

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 1/25 3:44A Style Magazine Newswire

A protein known as Lefty pumps the brakes as human embryos begin to differentiate into the bones, soft tissues and organs that make us.

Top 10 Benefits of Morning Walks

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 1/25 2:05A Health Fitness Revolution

There are many ways you can live a healthier lifestyle and maintain great and physical and mental wellness. Among the countless exercises you can include in your routine to...

10 Low Sugar Fruits For Happy Healthy Eating

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 1/24 2:10A Health Fitness Revolution

Last week, we wrote 10 Fruits that are High in Sugar and should be consumed in moderation, especially by diabetics.  Fruits with a low glycemic index (GI value of 55 or less) are a safe choice for...

Top 10 Health Benefits of Hiking

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 1/23 12:01A Health Fitness Revolution

Next time you hear someone tell you to take a hike, you might want to thank them for looking out for your health. That s because going on a hike offers tremendous benefits for your physical and mental...

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