This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston's 10 best neighborhood restaurants heat up week's top stories Houston's 10 best neighborhood restaurants heat up week's top stories By Eric Sandler

6.19.21  |  12:00 pm

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

a league of their own

Junior League of Houston announces new leadership for 2021-2022 Junior League of Houston announces new leadership for 2021-2022 By Steven Devadanam

6.18.21  |  5:30 pm

One of Houston’s most time-honored and beloved women’s nonprofits has announced a new leadership for 2021-2022. The Junior ...

Fuddruckers acquired

Luby's unloads Fuddruckers brand to major franchisee for $18.5 million Luby's unloads Fuddruckers brand to major franchisee for $18.5 million By Eric Sandler

6.18.21  |  3:15 pm

The future of Luby's may be uncertain at best, but Fuddruckers will live on. The Texas-based cafeteria announced it ...

europe by way of kingwood

Massive mansion boasting villa vibes hits market at $5.5M in Kingwood Massive mansion boasting villa vibes hits market at $5.5M in Kingwood By Steven Devadanam

6.18.21  |  2:33 pm

A stately mansion promising a bit of European grandeur in Kingwood has just hit the market. The sprawling 17, 331-square ...

Movie Review

An earnest Kevin Hart proves his worth in heartfelt Fatherhood An earnest Kevin Hart proves his worth in heartfelt Fatherhood By Alex Bentley

6.18.21  |  1:00 pm

Of all the actors in Hollywood to make an earnest and heartfelt movie about being a single father, Kevin Hart ...

railway heights preview

Sneak peek of massive new food hall opening soon near The Heights Sneak peek of massive new food hall opening soon near The Heights By Eric Sandler

6.18.21  |  12:03 pm

Houston’s newest food hall will open next month. Railway Heights is the latest project from the Company of Nomads ...

alegría returns

Cirque du Soleil performances leap into Houston after long hiatus Cirque du Soleil performances leap into Houston after long hiatus By Steven Devadanam

6.18.21  |  11:20 am

One of the world’s most beloved and high-flying live performances is leaping back into Houston for in-person shows after ...

Good as gold

Inspiring Texas jewelry designer earns time to shine on QVC Inspiring Texas jewelry designer earns time to shine on QVC By Stephanie Allmon Merry

6.18.21  |  9:25 am

Marcie Finney Ditto launched Mustard Seed Jewelry from her kitchen table in 2014 with an idea and a prayer. In ...

laval for all

Hospitality veteran launches firm for budding Houston restaurateurs Hospitality veteran launches firm for budding Houston restaurateurs By Eric Sandler

6.17.21  |  5:04 pm

A new consulting firm aims to assist would-be restaurateurs in bringing their new projects to light. Laval Hospitality is the ...

fire at firehouse

Former Houston honky tonk nearly burns down in massive overnight fire Former Houston honky tonk nearly burns down in massive overnight fire By ABC13 Staff

6.17.21  |  3:22 pm

After closing its doors for good at the end of 2020, the legendary honky-tonk Firehouse Saloon almost burned to the ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 197

Acclaimed barbecue joint's new Spring Branch spot opens Father's Day Acclaimed barbecue joint's new Spring Branch spot opens Father's Day By Eric Sandler

6.17.21  |  2:35 pm

Father's Day will be even more special than usual for husband-and-wife chef duo Patrick Feges and Erin Smith. The ...

all aboard

Houston-Dallas high-speed train not official but now it has a builder Houston-Dallas high-speed train not official but now it has a builder By Teresa Gubbins

6.17.21  |  1:45 pm

The high-speed train between Houston and Dallas still needs an official sign-off before it happens, but a builder has been ...

Summer Happenings

Houston's CityCentre brings the heat with summer events and deals Houston's CityCentre brings the heat with summer events and deals

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6.17.21  |  12:45 pm

It's not just the weather that's hot this summer — CityCentre has a whole lineup of concerts, meal deals ...

Movie Review

Fish-out-of-water story of Luca lacks sense of adventure Fish-out-of-water story of Luca lacks sense of adventure By Alex Bentley

6.17.21  |  11:43 am

Since its first feature film, 1995’s Toy Story, Pixar has been unafraid to tell stories that others would not ...

williams does it again

Tireless and generous Houston chef to feed 2,000 in Juneteenth event Tireless and generous Houston chef to feed 2,000 in Juneteenth event By Steven Devadanam

6.17.21  |  10:57 am

Chris Williams is doing what he does: feed and give back. Not long after his national news exposure (as CultureMap ...

d'or prize

Houston's cherished boutique hotel lands on prestigious best-of list Houston's cherished boutique hotel lands on prestigious best-of list By Steven Devadanam

6.17.21  |  9:53 am

In March, as CultureMap reported, Houston’s most cherished boutique hotel unveiled a groundbreaking, $10-million renovation. As the estate’s ...

weekend event planner

Here are the top 10 things to do in Houston this weekend Here are the top 10 things to do in Houston this weekend By Craig D. Lindsey

6.17.21  |  6:00 am

This weekend is Fathers Day Weekend, and there are many events going down where you and your old man can ...

fair game

State Fair of Texas invites pandemic bakers to annual cooking contest State Fair of Texas invites pandemic bakers to annual cooking contest By Teresa Gubbins

6.16.21  |  4:50 pm

The annual State Fair of Texas is back in business for 2021, with a just-released schedule of its cooking contests ...

golf + eats in east river

Fifth Ward waterfront development tees up golf course and restaurant Fifth Ward waterfront development tees up golf course and restaurant By Steven Devadanam

6.16.21  |  2:55 pm

One of the most highly anticipated developments in Houston has just announced new draws for active and food-loving locals. East ...