Hot Home Market

Houston homes are flying off the market at this record-breaking pace Houston homes are flying off the market at this record-breaking pace By Lindsey Wilson

4.24.18  |  9:35 am

Prime homebuying season in Houston is coming up quick, and buyers should be prepared to move extra fast this year ...

president bush hospitalized

George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Houston after Barbara Bush's funeral George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Houston after Barbara Bush's funeral By ABC13 Staff

4.24.18  |  8:30 am

President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized for an infection just a day after the burial of his wife ...

remembering barbara bush

Barbara Bush's old laundry and our other funny first lady memories Barbara Bush's old laundry and our other funny first lady memories By CultureMap Staff

4.24.18  |  6:00 am

Editor’s note: Our CultureMap staff recalls two charming and personal stories regarding former first lady Barbara Bush.  Barbara Bush ...

Freedom Over Texas

Chris Young to headline Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration Chris Young to headline Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration By Johnston Farrow

4.23.18  |  3:58 pm

Country star Chris Young is set to headline the 2018 edition of Freedom Over Texas, the official City of Houston ...

Meet the Tastemakers

Here's your taste of the best restaurants and bars in Texas for 2018 Here's your taste of the best restaurants and bars in Texas for 2018 By Arden Ward

4.23.18  |  2:30 pm

Each year, we hold a Texas-sized celebration of two of the things we love most: food and drink. The annual ...

More National Love

2 Houston hot spots light up GQ's coveted best new restaurants list 2 Houston hot spots light up GQ's coveted best new restaurants list By Eric Sandler

4.23.18  |  11:40 am

GQ magazine has named two Houston restaurants to its list of the 13 Best New Restaurants in America for 2018 ...

remembering barbara bush

Barbara Bush's gravesite in College Station is now open to the public Barbara Bush's gravesite in College Station is now open to the public By ABC13 Staff

4.23.18  |  11:00 am

Barbara Bush's gravesite will open to the public April 23 if they wish to pay their respects to the ...

hamilton is here

Hamilton finally opens in Houston — here's what to know about the show Hamilton finally opens in Houston — here's what to know about the show By Tarra Gaines

4.23.18  |  10:00 am

Ladies and gentlemen, the hottest phenomenon on the stage, Hamilton, is here. While it's taken more than a year ...

8 things to know

8 things to know in Houston food: openings, closings, big chef change 8 things to know in Houston food: openings, closings, big chef change By Eric Sandler

4.23.18  |  9:02 am

A major chef change tops this week’s news. Montrose restaurant Aqui and chef de cuisine Gabriel Medina have parted ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston's new water park makes a splash among this week's top stories Houston's new water park makes a splash among this week's top stories By Eric Sandler

4.21.18  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1. Get ready ...

remembering barbara bush

Houstonians pay tribute to Barbara Bush at celebration of her life Houstonians pay tribute to Barbara Bush at celebration of her life By Steven Devadanam

4.20.18  |  3:00 pm

At a ceremony that was at once upbeat and poignant, Houstonians gathered on April 19 at the steps of City ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 48

Steakhouse owner teases new downtown spot, Memorial-area Italian gem Steakhouse owner teases new downtown spot, Memorial-area Italian gem By CultureMap Staff

4.20.18  |  12:45 pm

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," restaurateur Benjamin Berg and his brother, chef Daniel Berg, join ...

Movie Review

Amy Schumer is hilarious and fearless in heartfelt I Feel Pretty Amy Schumer is hilarious and fearless in heartfelt I Feel Pretty By Alex Bentley

4.20.18  |  11:40 am

The constant trait that has defined Amy Schumer since breaking out in 2013 is fearlessness. Whether it was on her ...

traffic watch

Houston, get ready for serious construction on 288 near The Med Center Houston, get ready for serious construction on 288 near The Med Center By Steven Devadanam

4.20.18  |  10:30 am

It's time prepare for delays, step on brakes, and quietly curse. Commuters have no doubt noticed that crews have ...

remembering barbara bush

Ken Hoffman recounts quintessential and hilarious Barbara Bush moment Ken Hoffman recounts quintessential and hilarious Barbara Bush moment By Ken Hoffman

4.20.18  |  9:05 am

Editor's note: As Houston bids farewell to Barbara Bush, Ken Hoffman recounts a less-than-stellar moment with former first lady ...

remembering barbara bush

HPD releases road closures, safety details on Barbara Bush funeral HPD releases road closures, safety details on Barbara Bush funeral By Steven Devadanam

4.19.18  |  5:01 pm

As Houston prepares to welcome former presidents and international dignitaries for the visitation and funeral for Barbara Bush, the Houston ...

see the world

5 reasons to attend the hot WorldFest Film Festival in Houston 5 reasons to attend the hot WorldFest Film Festival in Houston By Craig D. Lindsey

4.19.18  |  3:33 pm

It’s the 51st showing of the WorldFest International Independent Film Festival, an annual gathering where Houstonians can get their ...

Introducing Grit Grocery

Fresh food truck rolls out new healthy service for Houstonians Fresh food truck rolls out new healthy service for Houstonians By Eric Sandler

4.19.18  |  1:25 pm

By any measure, the grocery business is in a period of major changes. Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods, meal ...

Pethouse Pet of the Week

Pet of the week: Meet Minnie, the petite poodle who never ages Pet of the week: Meet Minnie, the petite poodle who never ages By Ken Hoffman

4.19.18  |  11:40 am

Name: Minnie...as in Minnie Minoso, Minnie Driver, Minnie Mouse, and Minnie Pearl — which reminds me of a weird story ...