no NYC for you!

Ken Hoffman on the irony of New York giving Texas the travel boot Ken Hoffman on the irony of New York giving Texas the travel boot By Ken Hoffman

6.29.20  |  12:10 pm

Last week, on the same day in fact, I learned that neither of my two favorite vacation spots — New York ...

hidalgo exposed

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in quarantine after COVID-19 exposure Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in quarantine after COVID-19 exposure By Steven Devadanam

6.29.20  |  10:20 am

Just days after raising Harris County’s COVID-19 threat level to red — or severe — Judge Lina Hidalgo announced that she ...

cocktails to-go

Texas bars and restaurants can now sell pre-mixed cocktails to-go Texas bars and restaurants can now sell pre-mixed cocktails to-go By Eric Sandler

6.29.20  |  8:00 am

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has freed the margaritas. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission announced over the weekend that bars and ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Harris County mask order covers 5 most popular stories of the week Harris County mask order covers 5 most popular stories of the week By Eric Sandler

6.27.20  |  12:00 pm

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

jonesing for the symphony

Houston Symphony scores return to Jones Hall with new online shows Houston Symphony scores return to Jones Hall with new online shows By Steven Devadanam

6.26.20  |  3:30 pm

With Texans currently shut out of bars for the foreseeable future and current Harris County advisories suggesting locals stay home ...

Movie Review

Jon Stewart takes on modern politics and more with Irresistible Jon Stewart takes on modern politics and more with Irresistible By Alex Bentley

6.26.20  |  2:45 pm

It’s been five years since Jon Stewart left as host of The Daily Show, and six years since his ...

why leave the house?

25 weekend road closures make staying home in Houston even easier 25 weekend road closures make staying home in Houston even easier By Steven Devadanam

6.26.20  |  2:02 pm

This weekend, locals should prepare for a dizzying amount of road work as  25 closures will span from The Heights ...

code red

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo raises COVID-19 threat level to red Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo raises COVID-19 threat level to red By Steven Devadanam

6.26.20  |  12:50 pm

With Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s closure of Texas bars already in order, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo increased the ...

Going to Garden Oak

Common Bond bakes up exciting drive-thru concept in Garden Oaks Common Bond bakes up exciting drive-thru concept in Garden Oaks By Eric Sandler

6.26.20  |  12:02 pm

Common Bond On The Go is on the move. CEO George Joseph has already signed a lease for a second ...

Ready to Help

How Houston restaurant owners can win the COVID-19 insurance fight How Houston restaurant owners can win the COVID-19 insurance fight

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6.26.20  |  11:00 am

When COVID-19 became a full-blown pandemic in March 2020, restaurants were suddenly faced with a choice: pivot to take-out, or ...

closing time

Texas governor shuts down Houston bars in response to COVID-19 surge Texas governor shuts down Houston bars in response to COVID-19 surge By Teresa Gubbins

6.26.20  |  10:05 am

In the latest move on the Texas coronavirus seesaw, Gov. Greg Abbott has executed a new round of restrictions that ...

genius bar denied

Apple temporarily closes 7 Houston-area stores due to COVID-19 Apple temporarily closes 7 Houston-area stores due to COVID-19 By Eric Sandler

6.26.20  |  9:30 am

Better keep a tight grip on that iPhone, because the Apple store won't be available to repair it — at ...

stream these now

6 movies, podcasts, and TV shows to stream in Houston this weekend 6 movies, podcasts, and TV shows to stream in Houston this weekend By Craig D. Lindsey

6.26.20  |  6:00 am

With Houston now considered the epicenter of COVID-19 in Texas, many are opting to stay home to check out the ...

What's Eric Eating Episode 150

Montrose's most exciting new restaurant, plus a trip to the Pacific Montrose's most exciting new restaurant, plus a trip to the Pacific By CultureMap Staff

6.25.20  |  3:30 pm

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," chef Aaron Bludorn joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to ...

show your pride

Show your pride with these in-person and virtual Houston events Show your pride with these in-person and virtual Houston events By Craig D. Lindsey

6.25.20  |  2:40 pm

The final days of June are upon us, which means Pride Month is about to come to an end. Fortunately ...

7 new brunches

7 best new brunches in Houston serve up decadent and diverse dining 7 best new brunches in Houston serve up decadent and diverse dining By Eric Sandler

6.25.20  |  1:40 pm

With restaurants having reopened, many people are seeking out favorites they may have missed during the shutdown. That is a ...

Buzz Buzz

Pandemic gardening? How pollinators are important to your plants. Pandemic gardening? How pollinators are important to your plants.

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6.25.20  |  12:45 pm

Home gardening has bloomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many people stuck at home turning to seeds and soil as ...

be prepared to stop

Brace for a major weekend closure at 610 Loop and Southwest Freeway Brace for a major weekend closure at 610 Loop and Southwest Freeway By Steven Devadanam

6.25.20  |  12:10 pm

UPDATE: This project has been postponed to the weekend of July 10 through July 13 due to weather concerns, according ...

cooking up a plan

Texas restaurants get up to speed on new COVID-19 protocols Texas restaurants get up to speed on new COVID-19 protocols By Teresa Gubbins

6.25.20  |  10:30 am

The Texas Restaurant Association has launched a program designed to help restaurants wade through necessary protocols during these coronavirus times ...

covid on the rise

Texas Medical Center ICUs at 97 percent capacity due to COVID-19 Texas Medical Center ICUs at 97 percent capacity due to COVID-19 By ABC13 Staff

6.25.20  |  9:30 am

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said Houston must act now to address the COVID-19 crisis as more and more people ...