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New Texas plan for federal Hurricane Harvey aid yields same old result: Funds diverted away from...

Houston Chron.com 5/16 6:54A ZACH DESPART, The Texas Tribune

Despite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural...

5 things to know today, including the latest on the ERCOT grid

Houston Biz Journal 5/16 3:11A Olivia Pulsinelli

Good morning, Houston! This week, the Houston Business Journal will celebrate Houston-area residential real estate agents and teams who excelled in sales in 2021 at our 2022...

Houston's Sunnyside solar farm aims to transform neighborhood with job training, clean power for...

Houston Biz Journal 5/16 12:00A Chris Mathews

The Sunnyside Energy project plans to transform a 240-acre landfill site south of Bellfort Avenue into a utility-scale solar farm.

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2225: Jean-Charles Borda

Houston Public Media 5/15 7:01P Dr. John Lienhard

Episode: 2225 Jean-Charles Borda: More than just a name on an orifice meter. Today, let s meet Jean-Charles Borda.

Sheriff: 2 dead, 3 hospitalized in Houston market shooting

Houston Chron.com 5/15 6:15P

The sheriff said multiple shots were fired and that deputies recovered two pistols from the scene.

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The 4th Annual Lamar Reserved Parking Spot Auction

Lamar High School 5/11 4:26A

This year we are offering FOUR reserved student spots for the entire 2022/2023 school year! Beat the traffic getting in and out of the Lamar parking garage with your very own...

HISD to hand out Educator of the Year awards on May 13

Houston ISD (News) 5/5 11:50A HISD Communications

Houston Independent School District will honor its Educators of the Year at a banquet on Friday, May 13, at Hilton Americas Hotel, 1600 Lamar St., 77010. This year’s theme is Lagniappe—meaning “a...

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Celebrate Houston's vibrant Asian community at this free downtown fest

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/13 9:30A Craig D. Lindsey

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are two things you can do if you want to support and/or salute the AAPI community. First, check out Everything Everywhere All at Once,...

Hip-hop's lyrical genius Kendrick Lamar steps to Houston on new tour

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/13 8:10A Steven Devadanam

Known for spitting frenetic lyrics at an oft-blinding pace, Kendrick Lamar has reached global fame for his West Coast hip-hop/progressive rap/jazz-imbued tunes and clever musings (who else references...

Netflix's Senior Year cements Rebel Wilson as a comedic force

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/13 7:34A Alex Bentley

Ever since Rebel Wilson had her breakout in 2011's Bridesmaids, her comedic persona has been built on her quick wit, her natural Australian accent, and her physicality due to her body size being...

Top Chef recap: Chef Evelyn surge in Galveston, plus, who's out

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/13 3:50A Eric Sandler

For the 11th episode of Top Chef season 19, the remaining six cheftestants (welcome back, Sarah Welch) travel to Galveston. A cynical recapper might posit that the episode mostly serves as a...

Global pop star Olivia Rodrigo electrifies adoring Houston crowd

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/12 10:25P Johnston Farrow

Olivia Rodrigo is having a moment. And the biggest pop star in the world brought that moment to the Bayou City on Thursday, May 12 in one of the most raucous and highly anticipated shows of 2022....

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‘Top Chef: Houston’ Episode 11 Hosts a Family Reunion and Seafood Feast in Galveston

Eater Houston 5/13 9:36A Brittany Britto Garley

Top Chef: Houston’s latest episode challenges chefs to prepare family-style dishes for a reunion of sorts. | David Moir/Bravo The remaining six Top Chef contestants take to Galveston, where they craft...

Nacho & Tequila Festival Makes its Debut in the Houston Heights

Houston Food Finder 5/13 7:33A Phaedra Cook

Food & Vine Time Productions , the company behind many annual festivals, including the upcoming Woodlands Wine & Food Week and the Katy Sip N Stroll , is bringing its Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila Tasting...

New party palace in The Heights promises bubbly brunch and boozy fun

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/13 5:30A Steven Devadanam

A veteran Heights bar owner has plans to shake up 20th Street with what he describes as the "ultimate social gathering and party place." Zach Harris, who owns the popular Drift Bar in The Heights, has...

Houston's 10 best bartenders craft the coolest cocktails + experiences

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/12 9:25A Eric Sandler

Presenting the 10 finalists for the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Bartender of the Year. These talented individuals stand out by making great drinks, of course, but they also excel in their commitments...

All-Day Bistro Cafe Louie Is Serving Flaky Pastries in Houston’s East End

Eater Houston 5/12 9:13A Brittany Britto Garley

Cafe Louie serves up an assortment of salads, pastas, sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. | Becca Wright Brother-sister chef duo Angelo and Lucianna “Louie” Emiliani are dishing out delectable French,...

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Thanasis Antetokounmpo Wears Dolce&Gabbana

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:50A Style Magazine Newswire

Thanasis Antetokounmpo chose to wear Dolce&Gabbana for his arrival at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee for the 2022 NBA Playoffs Celtics VS Bucks Game on 9 May 2022.

Dallas Designer Debuts Louise Lynette, Blending High Fashion with Elegance for the Modern Woman

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:39A Style Magazine Newswire

Lynette Williams, a Dallas-based designer, is making her foray into the fashion and retail worlds with the launch of her namesake brand, Louise Lynette. Available through an...

Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Experts, Searches for Diamond of the Season at Exclusive...

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:37A Style Magazine Newswire

Esteemed Guests Enjoyed Bridgerton-Themed Costume Contest to Win a $7K Platinum Vintage Diamond Ring, Bouquet Making, a Live String Quartet, Photo Opps and Sparkling Diamonds

James Harden Wears an Adidas x Gucci

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:25A Style Magazine Newswire

James Harden wore an adidas x Gucci candy pink and multicolor acetate....

How to Beat Swimsuit Season Anxiety

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/9 8:04A Style Magazine Newswire

Since January we’ve been bombarded with ads urging us to slim down and “get your body in shape by summer.” “Lose weight by Memorial Day.” While some women manage to meet their...

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Strake Jesuit sweeps doubleheader to oust Clear Springs from playoffs

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/7 1:37P By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

After Clear Springs won Game 1 of its Region III-6A bi-district best-of-three playoff series 15-4 over Strake Jesuit on Friday night, the Crusaders out-scored the Chargers by...

Related: Clear Springs scoring erupts to run rule Strake Jesuit The Galveston County Daily News (Sports)

'World's largest running event' races into Houston for a good cause

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/6 11:20A Steven Devadanam

The largest running event in history is coming to Houston. The Wings for Life World Run, which raises money for spinal cord injury research, kicks off at 6 am Sunday, May 8. The annual event unites...

Astros' Dusty Baker becomes first Black MLB manager to score 2000 wins

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/4 7:52A ABC13 Staff

Houston Astros team leader Dusty Baker became the 12th manager in major league history to win 2,000 games -- and the first Black manager to reach the milestone -- with the Houston Astros' 4-0 victory...

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Inside the rise in Hispanic homeownership

Houston Agent Magazine 5/13 9:09A Emily Mack

via NAHREP The rate of Hispanic homeownership is steadily increasing, new data from The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) shows. With 8.8 million Hispanic-owned...

Less buyers doesn’t mean more available homes

Houston Agent Magazine 5/13 8:17A Liz Hughes

There may be less buyers in today’s real estate market, but that’s not keeping them from gobbling up what’s out there to be purchased. And despite home demand falling, houses...

Texas ranks 14th best in nation for business tax climate

Houston Agent Magazine 5/13 12:02A Liz Hughes

The Tax Foundation ranked Texas No. 14 in the country for business taxes in the ?? 2022 State Business Tax Climate Index. The index is designed to help business leaders,...

Coldwell Banker Realty announces leading Houston agents

Houston Agent Magazine 5/13 12:00A Lindsey Wells

Coldwell Banker Realty in Houston recently announced its top agents for 2021. Oksana Bogott, Lisa Gregory Real Estate Group and Ruchti Realty Group were named the No. 1 agents...

Zillow 3D Home tours now available on Redfin

Houston Agent Magazine 5/12 12:02P Emily Mack

Zillow 3D Home tours, which offer interactive, 360-degree views of listings, will now appear on Redfin automatically — with no additional steps required from agents. The tours are free to build for...

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