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Report: Russia hints at prisoner exchange swapping Brittney Griner for notorious Russian arms...

Houston Chron.com 7/1 3:53P Ariana Garcia

A lawyer for convicted arms dealer and former Soviet military officer Viktor Bout told the New York Times that Griner is unlikely to return stateside without his client's...

Uvalde victims' loved ones plead for answers from City Council as school district police chief a...

Houston Chron.com 7/1 1:58P Jay R. Jordan

'We don't have anything,' Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said as victims' loved ones asked for information.

Ken Paxton pushing top Texas court to empower abortion prosecutions using pre-1920’s bans

Houston Chron.com 7/1 1:34P Michael Murney

A Harris County judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking Texas prosecutors from immediately charging abortion providers based on state statutes from 1925. AG Paxton...

Texas schools will be required to secure all exterior doors, train staff on safety by September, TEA...

Houston Chron.com 7/1 12:47P Ariana Garcia

School districts will be required to conduct weekly exterior door sweeps.

Restaurant Roundup: Jet Hospitality opens Babylon nightclub; Burns Original BBQ and Jeni's Splendid...

Houston Biz Journal 7/1 9:55A Olivia Pulsinelli

In this week's Restaurant Roundup, a new-to-Houston company is opening a nightclub in Midtown, a local barbecue favorite of Anthony Bourdain's is expanding, a trendy ice cream...

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Gadgets You Need to Make the Best Cocktails at Home

BubbleLifestyles 7/1 9:45A

Skip the bar scene and make the most delicious cocktails at home with these fun gadgets It's 5 O'Clock somewhere and we love a good cocktail after a long day. No need to get dolled up to visit your...

Houston-trained star makes history in Broadway's longest-running show

Culturemap Houston Arts 7/1 9:12A Holly Beretto

Rice student Kanisha Feliciano made history this week in one Broadway's biggest hits. In New York City for the summer as an understudy, Feliciano was called on Monday, June 27 to sing the role of...

Beyoncé breaks the internet again with striking new album cover art

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/30 3:42P Steven Devadanam

Houston's pop culture queen Beyonce has once again broken the internet, this time with a striking new album image. Queen Bey shared the cover artwork for her wildly anticipated new album Renaissance,...

Totally lit new installation dazzles downtown with interactive 'reeds'

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/30 11:43A Steven Devadanam

A bright new summer installation is sprouting up downtown just in time for Fourth of July weekend. "Roseaux" an immersive and interactive art experience, opens at downtown Avenida Houston on Friday,...

H-E-B Has Donated $10 Million to Build a New Elementary School in Uvalde, TX

Texas Is Life 6/30 7:29A Joe Youngblood

The old school is being demolished H-E-B is leading Texas businesses in an effort to donate money and services to build a new elementary school in Uvalde, TX to replace Robb...

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Houston's favorite bakery heats up Energy Corridor with new to-go spot

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 7/1 10:42A Eric Sandler

Common Bond's quest to bring its croissants, cookies, and sandwiches to every part of Houston took another step forward this week. The popular bakery and cafe opened its seventh On-The-Go location in...

Where to sip summer cocktails from Houston Tastemaker's top spirits

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 7/1 9:40A CultureMap Create

In addition to the beautiful bites and tasty treats offered up at this year's Tastemaker Awards, hundreds of guests got to sip on specialty cocktails designed just for the food and beverage industry's...

16 Standout Seafood Restaurants in Houston

Eater Houston 7/1 7:58A Brittany Britto Garley

Pier 6 promises delicious seafood with a view. | Pier 6 Seafood Pier 6, Christie’s Seafood, and Caracol promise some of the best seafood in the Houston area Thanks to its proximity to the Gulf Coast...

Houston’s La Table Will Be Split Into Two Restaurants — One French, One Italian

Eater Houston 7/1 6:50A Brittany Britto Garley

Benjamin Berg, the restaurateur behind Berg Hospitality establishments like Turner’s and B&B Butchers, will help transform Post Oak’s French restaurant La Table with the help of its current manager...

Related: Ben Berg bids adieu to adjacent French bistro, reveals 2 new concepts Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars

Opulent new nightclub channels decadence of ancient Persia in Midtown

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/30 9:34A Eric Sandler

A posh new nightclub aims to elevate Midtown's bustling nightlife scene. Set to open this Friday, July 1, Babylon is the first Houston project for Denver-based Jet Hospitality. Located in the former...

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Savvy new app helps Galleria shoppers take stock and avoid headaches

Culturemap Houston Fashion 7/1 7:47A Steven Devadanam

The age-old phenomenon of driving to and parking at The Galleria -- only to find that the desired item isn't available -- may soon be a thing of the past. Galleria shoppers can now utilize Simon...

Introducing: blú swimwear- The Color of Swim

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 6/30 7:43A Style Magazine Newswire

During a vacation in Jamaica, designer Keri O’Shea’s pre-teen son made a comment about the suit on “that guy over there” as being really cool & why can’t he wear a suit like...

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022 Preview

Color and Chic 6/29 1:02P Hoang-Kim

June NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 1 Marled Funnel Neck Sweater Shop 2 Funnel Neck Sweater Shop 3 Slip Pillowcase Shop 4 Plaid Mule Shop 5 Allsaints Dalby Jacket Shop Shop All Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop...

Bold & Brilliant, Introducing Trunks by Patrick T Cooper

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 6/29 10:42A Reginald Dominique PerfectPublic

Get ready to take a walk on the WILD side in Trunks by Patrick T Cooper. These BOLD & BRILLIANT works of wearable art will garner the public eye and aid you in making a...

Introducing the first Barriers x Converse collaboration

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 6/29 8:34A Style Magazine Newswire

Launching July 21, 2022, Barriers Worldwide releases its first collaboration with Converse. The debut collection details a historical journey which guides the audience via...

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Houston Dynamo introduces international soccer star as newest player

Culturemap Houston Sports 7/1 11:37A ABC13 Staff

Hector Herrera, the Houston Dynamo Football Club's newest star and captain of the Mexican National Soccer Team will make his official debut to the city. Herrera, 32, will be introduced at a press...

New ClutchFans T-Shirt: “WE GOT NEXT”

Houston Rockets 6/29 12:57P Clutch

We launched shop.clutchfans.net over a month ago and the response has been overwhelming. I want to say thank you to everyone who ordered a shirt and shows it off on social media. It s been a lot of...

The Houston Rockets draft… JABARI SMITH JR!!!

Houston Rockets 6/26 4:49P Clutch

What a draft night! The Rockets came away with some incredible fortune last week as Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr. , who many felt was the #1 pick, fell to #3 and the rest is...

Big golf moves could spark major change to Astros-backed Houston Open

Culturemap Houston Sports 6/23 5:02A Adam Winkler, ABC13

A pro golf response to an overseas rival could reverberate locally in Houston. On Wednesday, June 22, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan admitted his tour couldn't win an "arms race" against...

Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct claims against him

Culturemap Houston Sports 6/21 1:19P Greg Bailey, ABC13

Former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached settlements on 20 of the 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits against him, attorney Tony Buzbee wrote in a statement released on Tuesday, June 21....

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10 markets where buyers retain an edge

Houston Agent Magazine 7/1 5:41A Emily Mack

Since inventory plummeted around the start of the pandemic, it’s been a seller’s market. The average number of days homes stay on the market has shrunk, steadily, in most...

Development begins on new Fort Bend community

Houston Agent Magazine 6/30 9:12P Lindsey Wells

Starwood Land, a nationwide developer of residential master-planned communities , has entered the development phase for Starbridge, a 933-acre community in Fort Bend County that will include more than...

Homeowner equity surges in Houston amid rising housing prices

Houston Agent Magazine 6/30 12:01P Lindsey Wells

Housing prices nationwide have skyrocketed since the onset of the pandemic and continue rising today. While this is bad news for prospective buyers, rising home prices equal a...

RE/MAX Around Atlanta hires two Houston-area agents

Houston Agent Magazine 6/30 9:51A John Yellig

RE/MAX Around Atlanta recently brought on two Houston-area agents, bringing the firm s total number of new hires since 2020 to more than 25. The agents, Greta Jordan Williams...

Housing inventory rebounds at record rate in largest metros, and Houston is on trend, Realtor.com...

Houston Agent Magazine 6/30 6:41A Patrick Regan

The number of homes available to buyers climbed 18.7% in June, the sharpest year-over-year increase in the history of the Realtor.com Monthly Housing Trends Report. While...

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National Hot Dog Month is Best with a Good Dog

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 7/1 6:00A Alex Jack

On July 4th a whopping, 150 million hot dogs are eaten every year according to the Hot Dog and Sausage Council. So that leads me to believe that to continuously eat something...

Samir Successfully Completes 464-mile (747 km) Extreme Fitness Challenge!

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 6/30 8:55P Health Fitness Revolution

In celebration of his 46th birthday on July 4th, Health Fitness Revolution founder  Samir Becic  has spent the last 4 and half weeks hiking 464 miles in Aspen, CO! He is...

Burns Original Bar-B-Que Is Opening New Location In Pearland This Weekend!

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 6/29 10:39A Style Magazine Newswire

4ht of July Weekend just got better! In celebration of the 1-year anniversary of their first Kroger Bistro location in Summerwood, Burns Original Bar-B-Que announces the grand...

Harris Health Ben Taub, LBJ Hospitals Receive National Heart, Stroke Recognition

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 6/29 8:30A Style Magazine Newswire

Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital received national recognition for its heart and stroke care from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association....

Top 5 Plastic Surgery Trends in Houston this Summer

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 6/29 8:27A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

The plastic surgery industry is experiencing its biggest demand in history and Houston is following suit with a high demand for popular body contouring and facial cosmetic...

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