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Hot Houston restaurant group gifts free meals to first responders Hot Houston restaurant group gifts free meals to first responders By Eric Sandler

9.15.20  |  1:07 pm

One of Houston's highest-profile restaurant groups is giving back to first responders. From September 15-18, qualified first responders, including ...

Great Outdoors Getaway

Traverse Texas state parks in a luxury RV for the ultimate fall escape Traverse Texas state parks in a luxury RV for the ultimate fall escape

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9.15.20  |  12:30 pm

With back-to-school in full swing, many families are already looking ahead to a much-needed vacation. But with COVID-19 concerns still ...

But Deshaun is a righty

Deshaun Watson bringing 5 new cheesesteak restaurants to Houston Deshaun Watson bringing 5 new cheesesteak restaurants to Houston By Eric Sandler

9.15.20  |  11:45 am

Decadent cheesesteaks are coming to Houston from Detroit. Not only does Lefty's Famous Cheesesteaks Hoagies & Grill have plans to ...

Twitter From Home

2 Houston stars top Twitter's report of hottest quarantine artists 2 Houston stars top Twitter's report of hottest quarantine artists By Johnston Farrow

9.15.20  |  10:40 am

Cooped up at home, Americans developed a healthy social media habit and fell hard for two Houston performers during quarantine ...

CALLING ALL UNDERCLASSMEN

Facebook taps Houston college campus for new tool on its app Facebook taps Houston college campus for new tool on its app By John Egan

9.15.20  |  8:50 am

Facebook launched as a social media platform solely for college students back in 2004. Since then, college students have gradually ...

one for the oenophiles

New 'wine country club' uncorks members-only spot in Montrose New 'wine country club' uncorks members-only spot in Montrose By Eric Sandler

9.14.20  |  5:01 pm

Once a person's wine collection reaches a certain size, storage becomes an issue. After all, a normal sized house ...

party watch

Chic Houstonians get fierce and fabulous for $200,000 PetSet soiree Chic Houstonians get fierce and fabulous for $200,000 PetSet soiree By Steven Devadanam

9.14.20  |  4:25 pm

Stylish and animal-loving Houstonians recently gathered on The Annie Café & Bar’s patio for Houston PetSet’s Fierce & Fabulous Soiree ...

golden news

Here's why Houston-born Travis Scott's McDonald's deal is good news Here's why Houston-born Travis Scott's McDonald's deal is good news By Ken Hoffman

9.14.20  |  2:40 pm

If you’re looking for a sign that the world is taking baby steps back to the “old normal,” just ...

blonde ambition

Buzzy sports bar, nightclub, and pizzeria shakes up Houston open date Buzzy sports bar, nightclub, and pizzeria shakes up Houston open date By Eric Sandler

9.14.20  |  1:30 pm

One of Dallas' most popular drinking destinations debuts on Washington Avenue this week. Bottled Blonde, a combination pizzeria, sports bar ...

joel, in-person

Here's when Houstonians can visit Lakewood Church in person Here's when Houstonians can visit Lakewood Church in person By Steven Devadanam

9.14.20  |  12:50 pm

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, globally famous Houston pastor Joel Osteen has led services in his massive Lakewood ...

walkable window art

Downtown Houston throws open window on cool new public art project Downtown Houston throws open window on cool new public art project By Steven Devadanam

9.14.20  |  10:47 am

Downtown Houston is opening up a refreshing new series of public art. As part of the Downtown District’s Art ...

farewell, mike

Prolific Houston Rockets coach announces surprise departure from team Prolific Houston Rockets coach announces surprise departure from team By ABC13 Staff

9.14.20  |  9:25 am

Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni has informed the franchise's ownership that he's becoming a free agent and ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Luby's potential shutter slides to top of week's most popular stories Luby's potential shutter slides to top of week's most popular stories By Eric Sandler

9.12.20  |  12:00 pm

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

Movie Review

Unpregnant presents abortion-themed story with humor and heart Unpregnant presents abortion-themed story with humor and heart By Alex Bentley

9.11.20  |  5:00 pm

Few hot-button topics have been the subject of more movies in recent years than abortion. And we’re not talking ...

lagoonfest goes on

Texas' largest crystal lagoon extends popular and splashy festival Texas' largest crystal lagoon extends popular and splashy festival By Steven Devadanam

9.11.20  |  4:00 pm

Since opening in July, the Summer Lagoonfest at Lago Mar in Texas City has made quite the splash. More than ...

giving back is easy

4 safe and simple ways Houstonians can help their neighbors in need 4 safe and simple ways Houstonians can help their neighbors in need By Steven Devadanam

9.11.20  |  2:45 pm

While the Gulf Coast is still ravaged by Hurricane Laura and California is gripped by wildfires, it can be easy ...

take 555

Classic French restaurant in Memorial announces anticipated debut Classic French restaurant in Memorial announces anticipated debut By Eric Sandler

9.11.20  |  2:00 pm

The Memorial area's new destination for classic French fare will debut next week. Bistro 555 officially opens to the ...

an artful stroll in the park

Buffalo Bayou Park toasts 5-year anniversary with can't-miss events Buffalo Bayou Park toasts 5-year anniversary with can't-miss events By Tarra Gaines

9.11.20  |  1:17 pm

Houston Grand Opera singers make beautiful music on a pontoon boat. Urban Souls dancers kinetically explore the Houston Cistern and ...

Reconnect with Nature

New luxe home community ups the amenities in Northeast Houston New luxe home community ups the amenities in Northeast Houston

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9.11.20  |  12:30 pm

There's a sweet spot when it comes to your ideal neighborhood: acres of nature and room to revel in ...

Katz's opening date

24-hour restaurant's new retro Heights location serves up fresh dishes 24-hour restaurant's new retro Heights location serves up fresh dishes By Eric Sandler

9.11.20  |  11:30 am

The Houston area’s third Katz’s (2200 N. Shepherd Dr.) will open to the public at 9 am on ...