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Dallas salon shooting suspect indicted for anti-Asian hate crime

Houston Chron.com 8/10 9:52A

The Dallas County DA announced the indictment Tuesday of Jeremy Terrence Smith for the May 11 Koreatown shooting.

Phone bills are about to go up for some in Texas. Here’s why.

Houston Chron.com 8/10 7:01A Cecilia Lenzen, The Texas Tribun

The rate increase will help replenish a state fund to maintain and operate cellphone networks in rural Texas. A court determined the state’s Public Utility Commission needed...

Man convicted of fatally shooting his 2 daughters in Texas

Houston Chron.com 8/10 6:54A By JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Pre

Yaser Said, who evaded arrest for more than 12 years after the crime, was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Ringleader who installed hundreds of credit card skimmers throughout Houston area over 6-year span...

Click 2 Houston 8/10 6:48A

A Cuban citizen who resided in Houston has been sentenced for his role as leader of an organization that installed hundreds of credit card skimmers in the Houston area over a...

Rice University Shepherd School of Music orchestra conductor Larry Rachleff dies at 67

Click 2 Houston 8/10 6:36A Brittany Taylor

The music world and Rice University are mourning the loss of Larry Rachleff, a longtime music orchestra conductor at the Shepherd School of Music. He was 67. Rachleff died on...

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HISD Professional Career Fair August 6 open to all candidates

Houston ISD (News) 8/4 11:38A HISD Communications

HISD’s Talent Acquisition Team is hosting a Professional Career Fair for campus-based positions on Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Lamar High School , 3325 Westheimer Road, 77098. This...

Westside HS names Dr. Alisa Zapata as new principal

Houston ISD (News) 8/1 5:22A HISD Communications

Dr. Alisa Zapata has been selected as the new principal of Westside High School . Zapata has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at both Tinsley Elementary School and Stevenson...

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The Lupus Foundation of America Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Prepares for an Evening of Glitter and Gold...

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 8/10 7:04A Style Magazine Newswire

“All that Glitters is Gold” at the Lupus Foundation of America Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Gala on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston.

Houston's best fall theater showcases world-class productions and more

Culturemap Houston Arts 8/8 11:04A Tarra Gaines

August tends to be a month of winding down for Houston theater and performing arts before big fall openings. While a few companies have begun their 2022-23 seasons with a summer show -- like the...

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo releases limited 2023 season tickets

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/8 10:11A Steven Devadanam

After nearly two years of inactivity due to the pandemic, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo made a triumphant, Texas-sized return this year to toast its 90th anniversary. RodeoHouston's epic...

The Galleria Hosts MD Anderson Back To School Fashion Show and Launches Denim Campaign

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 8/8 9:12A Style Magazine Newswire

The Galleria is proud to host its 10th annual MD Anderson Back To School Fashion Show showcasing the latest back-to-school trends and more!

Garth Brooks + Trisha Yearwood electrify sellout NRG Stadium crowd

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/7 1:33A Johnston Farrow

Country icon Garth Brooks rode into the last date of his American stadium tour at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 6 with nothing left to prove. He boasts more than 157 million albums sold, countless...

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Houston Tex-Mex Royalty to Open New Cantina-Style Restaurant in Bellaire

Eater Houston 8/10 5:24A Brittany Britto Garley

Mandito’s nachos are loaded with the fix-ins. | Kirsten Gilliam From the owners of the iconic Armando’s, Mandito’s promises Tex-Mex staples like enchiladas, nachos, and frozen margaritas After 44...

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New nightclub resets Midtown with party patio + crystal clear sound

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/9 11:43A Eric Sandler

A group of Houston hospitality veterans are bringing a new dance club to Midtown. Reset will open later this summer in a newly constructed building at 606 Denis St. Chef Ben McPherson, the owner of...

'Headstrong' and upscale new late-night restaurant debuts on WashAve

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/9 9:25A Eric Sandler

A new restaurant serving upscale comfort food has debuted near Washington Avenue. Rosland's Grill & Bar is now open for lunch, dinner, and late- night dining at 903 Durham Dr. Originally, plans called...

NEW REESE’S TAKE5 BLIZZARD TREAT IS THE RIGHT FLAVOR FOR AUGUST

Uptown-Galleria BubbleLife iReporter 8/9 8:51A Mary Jane Coker

The new REESE’S Take5 Blizzard® Treat takes your favorite candy to a whole new level. With peanuts and pretzels all swirled together with the sweet Reese’s goodness, this...

S’more Tasty Summer Treats at Potbelly: Keeps Fans Stoked with National S’mores Day Promotion

Uptown-Galleria BubbleLife iReporter 8/8 3:16P Katie Gibbons

On National S’mores Day, Wednesday, August 10, Potbelly is offering fans a free cookie when they buy an entrée. To redeem the free cookie, customers must order online or...

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Back to School Fashion: Top Sneaker Styles to Try

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/9 7:07A State Point

As the last days of summer vacation are wrapping up, parents start to check off their back to school to-do lists, ensuring children are ready for their first day. In addition...

Issey Miyake, influential Japanese fashion designer, dies aged 84

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/9 4:35A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Issey Miyake, the Japanese fashion designer whose timeless pleats made him an industry favorite, has died aged 84. He died of cancer on August 5, his office confirmed to CNN...

Modern Living Room Ideas

Color and Chic 8/9 2:00A Quincy

I haven t made a mood board since my parents house was being built! I ve actually missed them, so I wanted to bring them back starting with modern living room ideas. Our living room is one of my...

The Galleria Hosts MD Anderson Back To School Fashion Show and Launches Denim Campaign

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/8 9:12A Style Magazine Newswire

The Galleria is proud to host its 10th annual MD Anderson Back To School Fashion Show showcasing the latest back-to-school trends and more!

Why I Love the Goyard St Louis PM Tote Bag! An Honest Review

Color and Chic 8/7 10:00P Hoang-Kim

As I get older, I want to start investing in designer bags that are timeless and will withstand the test of time. Every time the Goyard St Louis PM tote makes an appearance on my IG, I get questions...

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Player hug after accident in Pearland Little League win goes viral

Culturemap Houston Sports 8/9 3:00P Steven Devadanam

The bustling Houston suburb of Pearland is abuzz with news of the Pearland Little League 9-4 victory over Tulsa, Oklahoma in the Southwest Regional Final on Tuesday, August 9. By cementing the win,...

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Contemporary 'treehouse' masterpiece in Piney Point lists for $2.8M

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 8/9 1:09P Holly Beretto

Imagine a treehouse. Not some cobbled-together, DIY backyard affair, a few two-by-fours, maybe a blanket thrown up for a door. Think more upscale and in this case, stunning. Think 11686 Arrowwood Cir....

Mortgage rates fall to four-month low as buyers return to market

Houston Agent Magazine 8/9 4:57A Liz Hughes

As mortgage rates fall to a four-month low, more buyers are returning to the market, according to a new Redfin report . Despite the increased demand and more sellers dropping...

Community amenities honor longtime Woodforest staffers

Houston Agent Magazine 8/9 12:00A Lindsey Wells

Community leaders, engineers, planners and members of the Woodforest development team gathered in the community on July 29 to dedicate two amenities named in honor of two men who have been integral in...

Zillow brings Opendoor offers to its platform

Houston Agent Magazine 8/8 8:41A John Yellig

Zillow and Opendoor entered a multi-year partnership that will allow home sellers on Zillow s online platform to seek offers from the iBuyer. Sellers may request and view an...

New listings fall to four-week low

Houston Agent Magazine 8/7 7:05P Lindsey Wells

New listings saw their most significant drop of the year in week 30, marking the fourth week of declines, according to the latest Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR)...

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