Movie Review

Jennifer Lawrence reignites U.S.-Russia rivalry with Red Sparrow Jennifer Lawrence reignites U.S.-Russia rivalry with Red Sparrow By Alex Bentley

3.2.18  |  4:48 pm

Back in the Cold War days of the 1980s, movies featuring Americans and Russians (née Soviets) facing off were ...

Movie Review

Den of Thieves borrows and steals for solid entertainment Den of Thieves borrows and steals for solid entertainment By Alex Bentley

1.18.18  |  5:20 pm

When it comes to movies about crime, filmmakers tend to focus on stories about bank robberies. Unlike other more heinous ...

Sep 30 7:30 PM

Brazos Bookstore presents Michael Chabon: Moonglow

Brazos Bookstore presents Michael Chabon, who will read from his book, Moonglow. Chabon is the bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, A Model World, Wonder Boys ...

The CultureMap Interview

A Plum good summer read: Stylish author pens a whodunit with humor A Plum good summer read: Stylish author pens a whodunit with humor By Clifford Pugh

7.20.17  |  10:14 am

I've known Plum Sykes since her best-selling author days, when she penned such fun-to-read tomes as Bergdorf Blondes and ...

Trumped-Up fashion

America first? Not in Melania's closet as first lady favors Europeans America first? Not in Melania's closet as first lady favors Europeans By Clifford Pugh

6.29.17  |  1:41 pm

Her husband may urge supporters to "Make America Great Again," but when it comes to fashion, first lady Melania Trump ...

Everybody Has a Story

Lots of Passion as fashion icon honored and hot NY designer tells all Lots of Passion as fashion icon honored and hot NY designer tells all By Brittaney Wilmore

5.22.17  |  11:18 am

With a well-dressed crowd, a sharp designer with a sparkling wit, and a style icon who was moved to tears ...

The Review Is In

Cirque du Soleil takes flight with a steampunk attitude in Kurios Cirque du Soleil takes flight with a steampunk attitude in Kurios By Tarra Gaines

4.19.17  |  11:24 am

Cirque du Soleil goes steampunk in Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities, its latest show to land at Sam Houston Race Park ...

Marriott Marquis Preview

First look: Spectacular new Houston hotel offers Super experience First look: Spectacular new Houston hotel offers Super experience By Eric Sandler

12.15.16  |  6:26 pm

By any measure, the Marriott Marquis impresses. Set to open December 26 and become a prime gathering spot at Super ...

Dior In Transition

Everything is black and white at Dior Haute Couture runway show Everything is black and white at Dior Haute Couture runway show By Clifford Pugh

7.5.16  |  3:06 pm

In black leather trousers and a fitted jacket with ribbon detailing at the waist, Celine Dion fit right in at ...

Celebrity News

Hollywood bad boy actor grabs a cup of elotes at famed truck stop Hollywood bad boy actor grabs a cup of elotes at famed truck stop By Teresa Gubbins

6.3.16  |  12:26 pm

The elotes at famous local truck stop Fuel City in Mesquite must be pretty good. Good enough to draw a ...