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High wind delays Michael Strahan's space trip with 5 others

Houston Chron.com 12/8 11:24A By MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Wri

The TV celebrity and former football player is going to have to wait another few days before rocketing into space.

A new Baylor vaccine could receive overseas authorization this year, Dr. Peter Hotez says

Houston Public Media 12/8 9:08A Matt Harab

The vaccine would only be used in India at first before researchers look to get approval for other countries with low vaccination rates. They hope that means fewer variants in...

Contango Oil & Gas and Independence Energy complete merger, creating Houston-based co.

Houston Biz Journal 12/8 9:06A Olivia Pulsinelli

When the deal was announced in June, the companies said the new headquarters would be in Houston, where KKR Energy Real Assets is based.

1 wounded when man opens fire inside Texas shopping mall

Houston Chron.com 12/8 8:42A

Police in Texas searched Wednesday for a man who opened fire inside a shopping mall, wounding one person, authorities said.

Despite the holiday season, Houston home sales rebound and remain strong

Houston Biz Journal 12/8 8:39A Sara Samora

“Throughout the pandemic, the Houston housing market has been unpredictably strong and November was no exception,” said HAR Chairman Richard Miranda with Keller Williams...

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NEW School Improvement Plan

Lamar High School 12/3 5:32A

The 2021-2022 Lamar High School School Improvement Plan Document.

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Spread the Gift of Time and Treasure Beyond the Holiday Season

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 12/7 9:00P Julie T

Giving is one of the most special ways to celebrate the holiday season! It’s what makes Christmas cheer so bright and ties us closer to the ones we love the most. So, this year, why not grab up your...

Texas rockers Arc Angels reunite for show at new downtown music space

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 12/7 7:21A Teresa Gubbins

A beloved blues rock band from Austin with a devoted and adoring fan base is reuniting for a series of shows in three Texas cities. The Arc Angels, featuring drummer Chris Layton with Charlie Sexton...

8 best Houston holiday plays +performances stage classics and more

Culturemap Houston Arts 12/7 4:50A Tarra Gaines

The flurry of debuting holiday shows last month becomes a winter wonderland, Houston style, in December. With 12 singing dames, eight disgruntled reindeer, seven reenacted Harry Potter books, two...

New tour from Saturday Night Live standup John Mulaney hits Houston

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 12/7 3:47A Teresa Gubbins

Standup comedian John Mulaney is going on tour in 2022, and that tour includes Texas. The former writer for Saturday Night Live is launching his "From Scratch Tour" in March with stops at 33 cities...

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo drives into Houston for date on her world tour

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 12/6 9:52A Alex Bentley

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo will steer her Sour world tour toward Houston at the new 713 Music Hall on May 12, 2022. The critically acclaimed singer/songwriter will visit more than 40 cities on the world...

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It Looks Like a Glamourous New Restaurant From a Fancy Furniture Store Is Headed to Houston

Eater Houston 12/8 8:30A Adele Chapin

RH Gallery’s new outpost in Dallas | RH Gallery [Official Photo] Plus, Goode Co. Fish Camp & Oyster Bar is en route Is a new rooftop restaurant from RH, the expensive chain furniture store formerly...

Here Are 2021’s Eater Awards Winners for Houston

Eater Houston 12/8 7:20A Brittanie Shey

Feges BBQ | Feges BBQ The best restaurant, best chef, best bar, and best decor of the year Even before the pandemic, 2020 started rough for Houston restaurants, with a water main break that cut off...

Impossible Foods launches burger & fries delivery in Houston

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 12/8 6:50A Teresa Gubbins

Impossible Foods has bumped its reach another notch with the Texas launch of The Impossible Shop, the first-ever delivery-only Impossible restaurant concept that delivers Impossible meals right to...

Mix things up by serving fresh and flavorful seafood this holiday

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 12/8 6:00A CultureMap Create

Whether you're looking for a unique gift for your foodie friends or aiming to serve healthy during the holidays, Blue Circle Foods has you covered. The sustainable seafood company created by a James...

Wildly popular Nashville hot chicken chain reveals first Houston spot

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 12/8 2:26A Eric Sandler

One of America's most prominent producers of Nashville hot chicken has finally revealed its Houston plans. Hattie B's Hot Chicken will open in The Heights in mid-2023. Admittedly, that's a long time...

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Coach Taps Houston TikToker For Latest Ski Collection

Houstonia Magazine (Fashion Features) 12/3 8:13A Danielle Wright

The snowy campaign features Houston TikToker Wisdom Kaye.

Luxurious global perfume house sets up stylish shop in Four Seasons

Culturemap Houston Fashion 12/2 10:05A Steven Devadanam

A global and centuries-old perfumerie is setting up shop in a five-star setting. The House of Krigler has opened a luxury boutique in the tony downtown Four Seasons Hotel. For its ninth upscale...

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Basketball star Damian Lillard is a fighter, both on and off the court

Culturemap Houston Sports 12/3 6:30A CultureMap Create

Oakland native Damian Lillard may have grown up in a rough neighborhood, but he credits his current success as a six-time All Star NBA player to his family's focus on a good work ethic. "Anyone who is...

State of the Rockets Future

Houston Rockets 11/25 6:21P Clutch

We re almost to the quarter mark of the season and though it hasn t been a kind one to the Houston Rockets at 2-16 so far, this is a clear rebuild with player development as...

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NAR investment arm opens applications for 2022 U.S. REACH programs

Houston Agent Magazine 12/8 3:59A John Yellig

The REACH class of 2021, courtesy of the National Association of Realtors. Second Century Ventures (SCV), the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS®, has opened applications...

Posh Post Oak high-rise offers elevated living to Inner Loop renters

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 12/7 8:20A Steven Devadanam

An upscale new residential tower is offering the high life to aspirational Inner Loop renters. Aspire Post Oak (1616 Post Oak Blvd.), nestled on the northwest corner of San Felipe and Post Oak, boasts...

What’s the state of the market for Houston agents and brokers?

Houston Agent Magazine 12/6 7:14P Houston Agent

The post What s the state of the market for Houston agents and brokers? appeared first on Houston Agent Magazine .

Master-planned Audubon moves into second phase with new builders

Houston Agent Magazine 12/5 11:01P Lindsey Wells

Nearly 100 new homesites are available in the 3,000-acre community of Audubon, where Drees Custom Homes and Perry Homes recently launched sales, according to a press release....

Houston Housing Scorecard: Home sales, inventory continue to decline

Houston Agent Magazine 12/5 11:01P Lindsey Wells

The post Houston Housing Scorecard: Home sales, inventory continue to decline appeared first on Houston Agent Magazine .

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