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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

City Life

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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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History Comes To Life

Shocking new John F. Kennedy assassination footage emerges, throwing an eerie twist on 50th anniversary

By Claire St. Amant

11.22.13 | 7:02 am

Images of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are never far from mind in Dallas, but a new video attempts to strip away some of the chaos of the tragedy on its 50th anniversary. ...

Historic Heights Home Wows

This historic near million dollar Heights home comes with its own party shower

By Joel Luks

11.16.13 | 11:28 am

Are you house hunting for something unique and fabulous? KHOU Ch. 11 news anchor Lily Jang and CultureMap contributor Marcy de Luna hit the pavement in search for an exceptional, one-of-a-kind char ...

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Halloween treat: Sexy models and cute kids show off the hottest Halloween costumes

By Joel Luks

10.31.13 | 3:06 pm

Some Halloween costumes are timeless, others are timely. CultureMap contributor Marcy de Luna has the scoop on what you may see roaming around Houston streets seeking treats and tricks. F ...

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Carving the perfect pumpkin: The four rules you must follow for Halloween wows

By Marcy de Luna

10.29.13 | 12:14 pm

What would Halloween be without a carved pumpkin? Don't know the tricks of the trade? Sharpen your jack-o'-lantern-making skills with master pumpkin carving tips from Luby's ex ...

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A Houston restaurant love story: Unlikely busboy romance builds an icon — 30 years and counting

By Eric Sandler

10.16.13 | 3:02 pm

Thirty years ago, the energy industry lost a geologist, but Houston gained an iconic restaurant. That's when Tracy Vaught decided to open Backstreet Cafe. "Traveling to remote well sit ...

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The new Rebecca Black is even worse — and racist: Please, please don't watch this Chinese food video

By Joel Luks

10.15.13 | 12:24 pm

Forewarning: After watching this music video, you may never be able to consume Chinese food or think about any type of Asian cuisine without feeling a strong hankering to karate kick yourself repea ...

Best Barbecue In America

Houston's in the running: The best barbecue in America is . . .

By Joel Luks

10.05.13 | 11:29 am

Locals have another reason to be Houston proud. Barbecue guru Ronnie Killen, alongside an all-star team that included chefs Teddy Lopez, Gabriel Medina and Randy Rucker, earned big honors at th ...

Road Rage: Wildlife Edition

Animals in peril after TxDOT bulldozes beaver dam in West Houston drainage ditch

By Tyler Rudick

09.06.13 | 1:07 pm

For three years, a roadside drainage pond at Interstate 10 and Barker Cypress Road has been a surprising home to West Houston wildlife, supporting countless fish, birds and turtles — not to m ...

Not Porn, Dang it

Sex preacher? A controversial Richmond billboard is nothing but bait-and-switch shenanigans

By Joel Luks

09.05.13 | 10:56 am

A new billboard adjacent to Highway 59 in Richmond is turning heads, raising eye brows (amid other body parts) and pressing drivers to do a double take. The message reads loud and clear in larg ...

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Inventive cocktails liven up Houston Restaurant Weeks menu at Backstreet Cafe

By Marcy de Luna

08.29.13 | 11:57 am

Houston Restaurant Weeks isn't only about getting a great deal on good eats. Some restaurants, like Backstreet Café, are enticing foodies with wine, beer and cocktail pair ...

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Another Austin restaurant moves in, bringing Europe's favorite fast food

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4,000 toys and a sleigh of money at a hot Houston restaurant equal a whole lot of holiday for needy kids

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Thanks to Lynn, Karl Lagerfeld catches the cowboy spirit for Chanel Texas fashion spectacle

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New downtown Houston restaurant shows respect for historic building, promises a quick lunch

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Glam gals and hunky Marines take over a hot Houston restaurant for a festive night of giving

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