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    Pints for Pups

    Adorable pups greet potential owners at Friends for Life fundraiser

    Joel Luks
    Aug 29, 2013 | 11:33 am

    There's no such thing as a dog-eat-dog world as far as Friends for Life is concerned. The no-kill animal shelter, rescue and adoption organization groomed a handful of adorable four-legged pals to meet-and-greet potential upright companions in hopes of finding furr-ever homes.

    The "Pints for Pups" fundraiser at the dog-friendly Underdogs Sports Pub on Saturday welcomed supporters of the nonprofit's life-saving programs. Pi Pizza food truck served human treats while What's Up Cupcake food truck also offered pupcakes suitable for the social canines.

    Sponsor Sterling McCall Lexus got in the spirit by topping its redesigned IS luxury vehicle with giveaways for pet owners. Local businesses, includingKendra Scott, Edward Sanchez Vanity Lounge, Langford Market, Natural Pawz, Raising Cane's, Heron Lakes Golf Course and others, contributed to a raffle that enticed guests with items that pampered both pooch parents and their loyal hounds.

    Spotted at the event were Kathryn and Ken Ward, Kim and Ken Scott, Dr. Robert Trevino, Barry Hammond, Kim Kimmey, Michelle Castagno, Julia Giordano, Jen McKay, Kate Woolsey, Brian Apgar, Meredith Wierick, Viviene Belza and Saul Herrera, Sara Dane, Jennifer Skarvan, and Jackie and Larry Skylar.

    Drew Becker and Mindi Duncan with Sam Ranger at the Friends for Life Pints for Pups fundraiser.

    Friends for Life Pints for Pups fundraiser August 2013 Drew Becker, Mindi Duncan, Sam Ranger
    Photo courtesy of Friends For Life No Kill Animal Shelter and Rescue
    Drew Becker and Mindi Duncan with Sam Ranger at the Friends for Life Pints for Pups fundraiser.
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    This Week's Hot Headlines

    Houston chef brings back beloved Kemah restaurant and more top stories

    CultureMap Staff
    Oct 4, 2025 | 11:00 am
    Eculent cocktail bar interior
    Courtesy of Eculent
    Eculent is reopening October 1.

    Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, which is chock-full of new restaurants. Plus, where to get a taste of cozy fall dishes and drinks. Get the details on our most popular stories below, then head to our event planner for more weekend fun.

    1. Houston's mad scientist chef resurrects his modern restaurant in Kemah. Houston chef David Skinner is switching things up at his Kemah complex. The chef is bringing back Eculent, his modernist tasting menu concept — sort of.

    2. London-based Italian steakhouse lands in new Houston mixed-use project. The owners of Toca Madera are bringing an Italian steakhouse to the Galleria area’s newest mixed-use development.

    3. New Chinese restaurant rolls into River Oaks with duck and dumplings. The River Oaks Shopping Center will soon be home to a new restaurant specializing in contemporary Chinese cuisine. Maison Chinoise will open this winter.

    Maison Chinoise Spread at Maison Chinoise Maison Chinoise

    4. Houston restaurant group flies into Upper Kirby with fried chicken pop-up. Houston restaurant group Goode Company is bringing back its Goode Bird fried chicken concept. Now a food truck, the restaurant will make its debut on October 16 at Goode Co. Armadillo Palace.

    5. 11 Houston restaurants welcoming fall with new dishes and drinks. Local restaurants are serving hearty dishes and cozy drinks that make it easy to savor the new season — even without sweater weather.

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