Nearby Getaway

7 reasons to book a summer staycation at Four Seasons Houston 7 reasons to book a summer staycation at Four Seasons Houston

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6.30.20  |  1:39 pm

The big summer vacation is out, but that doesn't mean you can't have a great time closer to ...

life on mars

Blast off to Mars in this stellar new exhibit at the HMNS Blast off to Mars in this stellar new exhibit at the HMNS By Steven Devadanam

6.30.20  |  12:45 pm

Given the state of the world in 2020, one couldn’t be blamed for fantasizing about life on another planet ...

a little brake

Houston sees first week without traffic spike since reopening Houston sees first week without traffic spike since reopening By ABC13 Staff

6.30.20  |  10:30 am

Over the last few weeks, Houston traffic has gradually picked up, but now, the trend is flattening. Since the beginning ...

school's out

HISD closes all schools and facilities due to coronavirus concerns HISD closes all schools and facilities due to coronavirus concerns By Steven Devadanam

6.30.20  |  9:25 am

In a move aimed to address Houston’s growing battle with COVID-19 concerns, the Houston Independent School District has closed ...

waste away here

New Margaritaville resort lets Houstonians waste away in Lake Conroe New Margaritaville resort lets Houstonians waste away in Lake Conroe By Steven Devadanam

6.29.20  |  5:05 pm

Houstonians who long to nibble on sponge cake while watching the sun bake (tourists, that is) are in luck. Margaritaville ...

tabc enforcement

2 Houston-area bars defy closure order and have licenses suspended 2 Houston-area bars defy closure order and have licenses suspended By Eric Sandler

6.29.20  |  4:20 pm

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has suspended the liquor licenses of seven bars across the state for operating despite Gov ...

ceci nest pas une nightclub

Controversial Houston nightclub's owner defends packed weekend crowds Controversial Houston nightclub's owner defends packed weekend crowds By Eric Sandler

6.29.20  |  2:16 pm

Sometimes a nightclub isn't a nightclub. That's the message from a person affiliated with Spire after the downtown ...

COVID-19 News

Texas company's COVID-19 antibody test gets emergency authorization Texas company's COVID-19 antibody test gets emergency authorization By Katie Friel

6.29.20  |  1:20 pm

A local medical company is leading the fight against COVID-19. On June 25, Austin-based Babson Diagnostics announced it has received ...

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 ...