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12 don't-miss movies of the holidays, including sure-fire Oscar picks and a Hobbit

Duck Dynasty stars descending on Houston: The whole wacky family is coming

Ax murderers and sex romps steal the show: This special package is anything but traditional

Celebration of ex-movie critic's life planned after donations for funeral flood in

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Car window shooting spree puts The Heights on edge: And the mayhem's spreading

Vote now! Pick the winner in the first-ever CultureMap Charity Challege

Astrodome towers come tumbling down in a cloud of dust

Houston's new dog friendly hotel holds the ultimate gingerbread house competition

Fashion/Style

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Where to shop right now: 10 cool, must-hit stores — and holiday pop-up shops, too

No fleece, please! Winter wear that's fashionable — and affordable

Big changes at The Galleria: New luxury stores moving in, keeping the River Oaks District at bay

What color pants should you wear on the first date? It really matters

Food/Drink

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Las Vegas celebrity chef brings big fried chicken dreams to Houston: Wants 200-plus restaurants

The best oysters in Houston? This restaurant is a must try — especially during the holidays

Houston's newest blockbuster restaurant brings a dramatic space — and high-priced meat

Chefs rally to help out owner of pie shop destroyed by post-Thanksgiving fire

Home/Design

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Give a gift that grows: Top holiday presents for the gardener in your life

The new color of the year is revealed: Yes, you'll be surprised

The best holiday tables ever: Houston Design Center shows how grand eating can be

Houston firm engineers "cowboy cool" design makeover of hip Dallas hotel

Real Estate

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Houston's gone condo crazy: It's the top city in Texas for high-end sales

Live in the Alamo? This $1.35 million Texas house is a replica of the historic fort

1,000 new jobs for Energy Corridor as auto insurer with zany ads expands

Historic Montrose mansion goes on sale for $3.5 million: Old world charm included

Social Scene

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Billionairess combines ballroom dancing and fashion design, makes it big at Harrods and in Houston

Human Christmas tree and children's chorus light up "Santa's Elves" bash at River Oaks mansion

Symphony, opera and ballet turn hospital stay into a holiday musical delight

Former Astros manager opens home for Texas Children's Hospital Woodlands holiday fundraiser

Sports

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Hard work and love: How Rice became football champions after 56 years and one monster betrayal

Gary Kubiak is fired: Case Keenum treatment seals his doom as Bob McNair does the right thing

Mystery builds around falling death at Texas A&M stadium: Federal agency gets involved

Blaming Case Keenum is absurd, gutless: Gary Kubiak's childish Matt Schaub crush is a fireable offense

Travel

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Hawaiian paradise: Big Island has volcanoes, golf and a new hangout for high rollers

Dallas fans can experience a Southfork Christmas at TV's most famous ranch

Head to the hills for these top Austin lake-area restaurants and bars

No tipping the strippers! Galveston targets generous strip club customers, threatens them with jail time

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Downtown Transition

A-Million Problems? Houston Pavilions owners say massive book store closing is no biggie

By Dillon Sorensen

12.27.12 | 4:20 pm

Alabama based book retailer Books-a-Million has finally shuttered its Houston Pavilions location, with the sweet rent deal it negotiated after threatening to leave in January of last year ...

Foodie News

Yao Ming locked out by Magic Johnson group for failing to pay rent: His restaurant rep is injured

By Sarah Rufca

09.28.12 | 4:07 pm

Another day, another downtown restaurant is locked out for failing to pay rent. This time the injured party is Yao Restaurant, which was drafted in February 2010 by a group that included former ...

second career champion

To the rescue: Magic Johnson sets out to revitalize the ailing Houston Pavilions

By Tyler Rudick

08.20.12 | 2:37 pm

So, the future of the embattled Houston Pavilions may not be so murky after all, thanks to financial support from the one and only Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The NBA legend's Canyon- ...

Rare Birds

Superwoman to the rescue! Jade Simmons defies classical music convention, plays with fire

By Chris Becker

07.05.12 | 10:38 am

Jade Simmons is one busy woman. The Houston-based classical pianist's newest EP, Playing With Fire drops in September. On Tuesday, the track "Boss's Nova" from the E ...

The Revolt

The secrets of Diddy's new TV network: How Sean Combs plans to make Comcast cool

By Karen Labuca

02.28.12 | 4:28 pm

A renaissance man never stops working and in Sean "Diddy" Combs' case, we already know him as a Grammy-winning hip-hop pioneer, clothing designer, occasional actor, product endorser, ...

You Know What I Mean?

Dear Fayza: Should I break up with my HIV-positive boyfriend before it's too late?

By Fayza A. Elmostehi

11.11.11 | 5:50 pm

You've probably heard it more times than you care to admit: Relationships aren't easy. Between compromise and growing together and making both yourself and each other happy, relationships c ...

Foodie News

Going Texan: Magic Johnson's Hotel Icon debuts Line & Lariat restaurant

By Sarah Rufca

10.23.11 | 5:30 pm

The news that downtown Houston's Hotel Icon would be the first Texas property to join Marriott's luxury Autograph Collection brand hit the wires earlier this month, but the hotel threw a pa ...

Icon At The Icon

Why Magic Johnson loves (and hates) Houston: Legend touches on $450 million investment & Sampson shot in whirlwind tour

By Tyler Rudick

10.18.11 | 11:37 pm

News reporters swarmed around NBA star turned developer Earvin “Magic” Johnson Tuesday as he joined Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and City Council member Brenda Stardig for a ce ...

Better Days Ahead?

Autograph fever? Hotel Icon to become a Marriott under Magic Johnson ownership group

By Sarah Rufca

10.05.11 | 4:37 pm

Houston is about to get its first Autograph — hotel, that is. The Houston Business Journal is reporting that the 135-room Hotel Icon is set for a relaunch in Marriott's Autograph Collecti ...

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Marq*E finally gets its makeover

By Caroline Gallay

05.23.11 | 11:31 am

Things are about to look a lot brighter for the Marq*E Entertainment Center — literally. The complex at the intersection of I-10 and Silber is getting a brand new paint job (with even bol ...

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Formula One technology hits the streets: A sneak peek at McLaren's new supercar Revving up summer in the 2011 Chevy Camaro convertible: Does the top down love stack up? A sporty new Range Rover that's big on style: CultureMap previews the new Evoque The Ford Mustang GT convertible is the original pony car, but is it the best? An exotic tour of the town with Houston Motor Club: Inside the culture of hot car swapping Volvo S60 T5 strives to be a little naughty, but with nifty features it sure is nice The comeback kid: Chrysler experiences a renaissance with the 200 and 300	Spanish Flowers BB's Cajun Café Frank's Pizza House of Pies Theo's Smith & Wollensky La Tapatia Taqueria
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