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I SEE U, Episode 22: Coalitions of Color

Houston Public Media 10/22 7:59A Melanye Price

How can Texas' largest minority groups translate their increasing numbers into greater political power? Former Harris County Clerk, Chris Hollins, and Secretary Julián Castro...

Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst

Houston Public Media 10/22 7:40A Karen Matthews, Associated Press

The charge came days after he was sentenced to life in prison in California for killing a confidante who helped him cover up wife Kathie Durst's slaying.

Houston-based midstream water co. prices IPO below range, stock price jumps in NYSE debut

Houston Biz Journal 10/22 7:27A Olivia Pulsinelli

Aris Water Solutions is the new holding company for Solaris Midstream Holdings LLC, which reportedly had confidentially filed for an IPO in August.

The Supreme Court keeps Texas abortion law in place, but agrees to review it

Houston Public Media 10/22 7:02A Nina Totenberg, NPR

The court will consider the legality of the law on Nov. 1. The highly unusual court action is an indication of deep internal splits within the court.

Photos: Elder Son Brewing Co. opens in the Heights

Houston Biz Journal 10/22 6:37A Savannah Mehrtens

Houston's newest brewery opens in the Heights on Oct. 23 after delays due to pandemic shortages and overall timeline issues.

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New tech is fun and glitchy in animated Ron's Gone Wrong

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 10/22 6:15A Alex Bentley

As modern technology has taken over the world, a variety of movies and TV shows have tried to grapple with its effect on society. Those attempts have varied from the massively cheesy '90s film The Net...

Broadway behemoth Hamilton announces Houston show tickets on sale

Culturemap Houston Arts 10/21 11:18A Steven Devadanam

In May 2020, local fans of the Broadway juggernaut Hamilton learned that the highly anticipated return of the show to Houston was cancelled due to the pandemic. Now, the hottest production to hit the...

Houston Children’s Charity Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Katy News (Arts/Entertainment) 10/21 5:35A Sheryl Birch

A celebration for individuals and organizations committed to serving Houston’s children Celebrating 25 years of service to improve the quality of life for Greater Houston’s underprivileged, abused,...

Biologists Predict an Exceptional 2021-22 General White-Tailed Deer Season

The Katy News (Arts/Entertainment) 10/21 4:51A Sheryl Birch

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say hunters can expect an exceptional 2021-22 white-tailed deer season. The statewide white-tailed deer population is estimated to be around 5.4...

A Family-Friendly Resort Tucked in the Smokies

Lonestar Looking Glass 10/21 3:34A Alice Kerley

The Smoky Mountains is hands down one of my favorite spots in the entire world. The Smokies are a stones throw from campus life at the University of Tennessee, where I spent the best four years. I can...

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The angel behind downtown's charity bar, plus good eats in Garden Oaks

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/21 11:47A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Mary Ellen Angel joins CultureMap to discuss Angel Share HTX. Earlier this year, Angel, the long time general manager of the Original OKRA Charity...

Taiwanese Boba Chain Alleges U.S. Franchise Operator Is Misleading Customers

Eater Houston 10/21 10:00A Brittanie Shey

Xing Fu Tang’s Brown Sugar Boba Milk | Xing Fu Tang/Facebook The company alleges that locations in Houston and California have opened without its approval A Taiwanese boba chain is alleging that its...

Hot Heights bar reloads with award-winning bartender + acclaimed chef

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/21 8:57A Eric Sandler

One of Houston's best bars has loaded up with some major culinary talent. Better Luck Tomorrow announced that it has hired Sarah Crowl as head bartender and Michael O'Connor as executive chef. Opened...

20 Standout Sushi Restaurants in Houston

Eater Houston 10/21 6:45A Megha McSwain

Kinoko nigiri from Hidden Omakase | Hidden Omakase/Facebook Where to score the finest sushi, sashimi & more in the city With a surge of new sushi restaurants and hand roll hot spots popping up around...

Where to eat in Houston: 10 exciting new restaurants for fall dining

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/20 10:37A Eric Sandler

Late summer and early fall have been an undeniably exciting time to dine in Houston thanks to a range of newly opened establishments. As much as people love their classic favorites, these new bars and...

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Houston's first non-toxic nail salon opens fresh new River Oaks spot

Culturemap Houston Fashion 10/22 7:34A Steven Devadanam

A posh Heights-area salon has set up shop in River Oaks. Paloma, a local brand that offers clean treatments and bills itself as "Houston's first non- toxic nail salon," has opened a jewel box location...

Reese Witherspoon brings Southern fashions and homewares to Houston

Culturemap Houston Fashion 10/21 6:52A Steven Devadanam

One of the most beloved actresses in America is bringing her unique sense of Southern charm to Houston. Reese Witherspoon's fashion and lifestyle brand, Draper James, will open its first Houston...

Europe’s Historical Fragrance Label Opens in the Galleria

Houstonia Magazine (Shop Talk) 10/20 9:51A Stephanie Bartels

Creed Boutique will feature signature scents, Viking and Silver Mountain Water.

At Paris Fashion Week, designers presented a sexy summer dresscode

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 10/19 4:08A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

"Back to business" might have been the way to describe the latest edition of Paris Fashion Week if the clothing on display hadn't been so wonderfully inappropriate for most...

Best-Selling J.Crew Coats and What You Need To Know

Color and Chic 10/19 4:00A Hoang-Kim

J.Crew is one of my favorite places to get coats for fall and winter. My very first J.Crew coat was a purchase from 2009. It s still with me today and looking fabulous. One reason J.Crew coats are...

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Astros superstar shortstop scores major-league tribute from HOF legend

Culturemap Houston Sports 10/20 12:35P ABC13 Staff

Carlos Correa continues to come up clutch for the Houston Astros, and on October 19, a legendary baseball hall-of-famer told him as much with a grand gesture. After Game 4 of the AL Championship...

Ken Hoffman reveals a striking difference with Boston Red Sox fans

Culturemap Houston Sports 10/19 12:35P Ken Hoffman

Panic? Not yet. Concern? Well, yeah. The Houston Astros are down 2-1 in the American League Championship Series, which isn't a math problem as much as the way the Red Sox are hitting grand slam homers...

Houston Astros announce big return of Minute Maid Park watch parties

Culturemap Houston Sports 10/18 11:30A ABC13 Staff

After a year off due to the pandemic, one of the best fan experiences during the Houston Astros' recent postseason is back. Fans are being offered Minute Maid Park's seats and giant scoreboard Monday...

Sharks halt Strake Jesuit rally, collect 35-20 victory

AlvinSun.net (Sports) 10/13 5:37A By Stephen Collins Sports Editor

IOWA COLONY - While things seemed to get a little too interesting for the Shadow Creek Sharks late Friday night, Brad Butler’s squad wasted little time regrouping from Strake...

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New listings of homes in Houston decline again

Houston Agent Magazine 10/22 6:56A Lindsey Wells

New listings have slowed again in Houston’s real estate market, falling 8.9% during the week ended Oct. 18, according to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) weekly...

5 reasons why buyers will love these Independence Heights homes

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 10/21 7:30A CultureMap Create

Buying your first home is an exciting time for everyone, but it's not always easy to know what to look for. Douglas Elliman agent Harris Benson knows a thing or two about working with first-time...

It’s crystal ball time — we want to hear your predictions for 2022!

Houston Agent Magazine 10/21 7:18A Houston Agent

The post It s crystal ball time — we want to hear your predictions for 2022! appeared first on Houston Agent Magazine .

Which Houston zip codes are the most expensive?

Houston Agent Magazine 10/21 3:00A Lindsey Wells

As the intense demand for homes continues to outmatch supply nationwide, buying a home is becoming an increasingly expensive feat. The median value of a home in the U.S. is...

Freddie Mac to offer $3B in affordable housing bonds

Houston Agent Magazine 10/21 3:00A Lindsey Wells

Freddie Mac plans to offer at least $3 billion in single-family affordable housing bonds to support affordable homeownership and serve historically underserved markets,...

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