City Life

houston proud

Pay homage to a Houston and Texas icon at this free museum event Pay homage to a Houston and Texas icon at this free museum event By Steven Devadanam

7.23.21  |  6:30 pm

Texas history buffs who want to pay homage to Houston’s namesake can now visit a new shrine. The Sam ...

back to orange

Harris County raises COVID threat level in midst of latest spike Harris County raises COVID threat level in midst of latest spike By ABC13 Staff

7.22.21  |  1:05 pm

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially has raised the county's COVID-19 threat level from yellow "moderate" to orange "significant ...

Ask a Vet

Houston SPCA's new vet show answers all your pet-related questions Houston SPCA's new vet show answers all your pet-related questions

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7.22.21  |  12:15 pm

Have you ever wondered why your dog eats grass? Or wanted to learn more about the different types of pet ...

bravo, maria

Houston Chronicle makes history with selection of new top editor Houston Chronicle makes history with selection of new top editor By Steven Devadanam

7.21.21  |  4:13 pm

The Houston Chronicle has made history in naming its new face of editorial operations. Maria Douglas Reeve, managing editor of ...

Delivery News

Houston is one of first cities to get Costco items delivered by Uber Houston is one of first cities to get Costco items delivered by Uber By Teresa Gubbins

7.21.21  |  3:03 pm

Uber and Costco have entered a new partnership in which Uber will deliver Costco merchandise, and the first place it ...

help mda

MD Anderson calls for donations in light of a critical blood shortage MD Anderson calls for donations in light of a critical blood shortage By ABC13 Staff

7.21.21  |  9:55 am

The nation's best-rated cancer center needs help as its blood bank again faces a critical shortage for its cancer ...

time to brag

Houston scores 'stunner' spot on Time's Best Places in the World list Houston scores 'stunner' spot on Time's Best Places in the World list By Steven Devadanam

7.20.21  |  10:57 am

Houstonians once again can enjoy some serious bragging rights. The Bayou City has been named to Time Magazine’s prestigious ...

Weighed down by affordability

Houston drops 12 spots in ranking of best places to live in the U ... Houston drops 12 spots in ranking of best places to live in the U.S. By John Egan

7.19.21  |  2:55 pm

Houston has once again missed the top of U.S. News & World Report’s closely watched annual list of the ...

Family First

Ways to celebrate National Parents' Day today and every day Ways to celebrate National Parents' Day today and every day

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7.19.21  |  12:50 pm

Every day should be National Parents’ Day, but you can officially celebrate it on July 25. As a parent, you ...

totally chill

Hoffman on Houston's real favorite ice cream flavor + a new Coke Zero Hoffman on Houston's real favorite ice cream flavor + a new Coke Zero By Ken Hoffman

7.19.21  |  12:21 pm

I had one of those weeks. Saturday night, I didn’t win the Texas Lottery, but I did land a ...

she's a star

82-year-old Texas woman blasts off to space history with Jeff Bezos 82-year-old Texas woman blasts off to space history with Jeff Bezos By Stephanie Allmon Merry

7.19.21  |  9:33 am

On the 52nd anniversary of man's first small step on the moon, Wally Funk will take one giant leap ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

New Spring Branch restaurant's big opening leads week's top 5 stories New Spring Branch restaurant's big opening leads week's top 5 stories By Eric Sandler

7.17.21  |  12:00 pm

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

spicy kids

Houston Zoo announces birth of 2 charismatic ocelot cubs Houston Zoo announces birth of 2 charismatic ocelot cubs By Steven Devadanam

7.16.21  |  5:20 pm

Not long after the announcement of a bouncing baby elephant, named Teddy, the Houston Zoo reports the birth of two ...

sailing, takes me away

The Official Tall Ship of Texas launches sailing classes in Galveston The Official Tall Ship of Texas launches sailing classes in Galveston By Steven Devadanam

7.16.21  |  4:08 pm

Ahoy, sailors, water folk, and history buffs: A Galveston foundation is mustering crew for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail history ...

Adoptable Pet

Landon the cuddly Rottweiler is ready to be your adventure buddy Landon the cuddly Rottweiler is ready to be your adventure buddy

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7.15.21  |  12:30 pm

Ready to meet 85 pounds of pure love? Landon is a two-year-old male Rottweiler that Houston SPCA staffers describe as ...

midtown love

Major Inner Loop neighborhood scores prestigious accolades for design Major Inner Loop neighborhood scores prestigious accolades for design By Steven Devadanam

7.14.21  |  3:06 pm

A major urban Houston neighborhood, once known as an area of transition and flux, has scored some serious nods for ...

pretty new post oak

Posh Post Oak destination announces major renovations and makeover Posh Post Oak destination announces major renovations and makeover By Steven Devadanam

7.14.21  |  11:48 am

A major Houston destination is set to reveal a major makeover. Post Oak Plaza and its  collection of shops, restaurants ...

a better grid

ERCOT announces plan to improve Texas power grid reliability ERCOT announces plan to improve Texas power grid reliability By ABC13 Staff

7.13.21  |  12:10 pm

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently demanded aggressive action from state utility regulators to shore up the power grid. Now, the ...

stay in your lane, sa

Hoffman digests a Texas city's goal to top Houston as best food town Hoffman digests a Texas city's goal to top Houston as best food town By Ken Hoffman

7.12.21  |  12:10 pm

Marc Anderson is the new CEO of Visit San Antonio, a non-profit organization that promotes tourism in the Alamo City ...