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Foodie News
Galleria restaurant negotiating to sell its prime space insists it's doing well — and plans to rise again
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New Sugar Land pizza restaurant with Chicago ties makes a surprise splash: And this is no tourist spot
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Midtown's getting a new barbecue restaurant with a pitmaster legend and Twin Peaks level eye candy
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Houston's $50 fried chicken and why you absolutely must try it: A surprise seafood restaurant revelation
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Entertainment

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Hot Topics at Sundance
Sundance tackles Scientology, campus rape, polygamy and Kurt Cobain's legacy in controversial documentaires
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Sundance celebrity encounters: James Franco, Pauly Shore, Sarah Silverman's hookup and the big star who turned down major swag
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Cleavage overload! Jennifer Aniston's very real breasts steal the show: SAG Award red carpet revelations
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Bloody chills and red condoms make these Houston filmmakers a surprise hit in Park City movie fest
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Arts

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Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events — Oscar shorts & ballet in the buff included
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Arts scoop: Houston Grand Opera's new season is packed with sexy world premieres
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Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events — Johnny Depp vigil included
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Artists protest alleged mishandling of $830,000 Super Bowl art commission
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Society

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Shelby's Social Diary
Houston's hottest social butterflies throw a mega party and go around the world
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This Houston couple's four-day wedding leaves the groom in tears: A New Orleans Voodoo dream?
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Texas legend celebrates his 83rd birthday with A-listers in River Oaks: More powerful than anyone since Sam Houston?
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Hunky near naked "guards" and a snake charmer make this distinctive women power gala unforgettable
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Sports

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ESPN Wimply Backtracks On Watt
ESPN's top voice calls J.J. Watt the NFL MVP — and then wimpily backtracks under Aaron Rodgers pressure
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Katy Perry completely charmed by J.J. Watt's humble Houston vibe: Sports' new power couple?
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01.18.15
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Jimmy Johnson jabs Bill Belichick, claims Jim Harbaugh took easy way out as he roars into Houston with Heart
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01.13.15
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Ohio State still not a true undisputed champ after Urban Meyer elbows aside Nick Saban in Mariota stomping
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City Life

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Singles City
Houston is the second-best city in the nation for singles — and the "decadent" reasons are surprising
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Judge orders city and preservationists to work out a plan to save historic Freedmen's Town bricks
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Lone Star Stressed: Texas ranks 49th out of the 50 states in emotional health
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01.25.15
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World's worst: Failed over-the-top romantic gestures that are painful — and hilarious
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Fashion

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Fashion Shakeup
Kate Spade to shutter all its trendy Saturday stores — including hyped Houston spot — but the label will live on
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Fashion besties aim to recapture that Juicy Couture spirit with new collection: Baggy glitter rules now
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01.21.15
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Who wore it better? First lady Michelle Obama emulates The Good Wife at State of the Union
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01.21.15
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Tiffany's new wedding ad campaign makes a statement with its first same-sex couple
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Real Estate

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On The Market
The renovated mansion: 2005 build completely redone — and relisted with a $3.9 million asking price
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Houston's grocery store wars heat up with massive new stores butting heads in the same hot neighborhood
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01.22.15
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Like magic? Fairytale house by Rice Village becomes the latest home discounted in city's new real estate reality
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01.19.15
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Updated $1.2 million Tanglewood townhome with gourmet kitchen retains a Mid-Century modern feel
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Home + Design

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Dropping House Knowledge
Look hot, not old: Top Houston designer reveals what to avoid and embrace this year
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Five tips that will make you less of a sheep: One of Houston's hottest designers unloads
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01.13.15
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There's nowhere to go but up in Texas Children's Hospital $506 million expansion
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01.07.15
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New Houston antiques shop draws A-Listers to vintage bungalow: New York transplant behind eclectic store
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Innovation

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Houston's New Fitness Craze
Celebrity beloved Austin fitness craze hits Houston: New Heights studio pushes indoor cycling
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Move over Napa: Exclusive new club delivers the best Texas wines to your door
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01.18.15
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Texas twins launch online lifestyle shop that captures good vibes of a global vacation
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Museum takes you beyond the X-ray with new exhibit: Do you really know what healthy is?
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Travel

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A Purrfect Spot
Austin kitty lover seeks the purrfect spot to open first cat cafe in Texas
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Too cool? Texas' trendiest food festival is heavy on celebrities and Dallas chefs
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01.14.15
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CNN is captivated by Chicken Shit Bingo in Austin — and we are too!
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01.12.15
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Airline slashes international fares to Africa, Asia and Middle East for limited time
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