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RALLY OFF

Massive and raucous Galveston motorcycle rally stalls due to COVID-19 Massive and raucous Galveston motorcycle rally stalls due to COVID-19 By Steven Devadanam

7.6.20  |  3:10 pm

Each year, tens of thousands of gearheads descend on Galveston for the largest, four-day motorcycle rally in the nation. But ...

wayne's world

Hoffman on a potential Houston media hurricane and a hot-doggin' celeb Hoffman on a potential Houston media hurricane and a hot-doggin' celeb By Ken Hoffman

7.6.20  |  1:25 pm

You may have seen this news tidbit on ABC13’s website last week: Headline: “Former investigative reporter Wayne Dolcefino arrested ...

what causes exposure

These activities put you most at risk of getting COVID-19 in Houston These activities put you most at risk of getting COVID-19 in Houston By ABC13 Staff

7.6.20  |  9:50 am

Can grocery shopping put you more at risk of getting COVID-19 than going to pick up your children from day ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston nightclub's jam-packed night leads this week's top 5 stories Houston nightclub's jam-packed night leads this week's top 5 stories By Eric Sandler

7.4.20  |  12:00 pm

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

Get outside

6 hot tips to enjoy Houston's great outdoors despite COVID-19 6 hot tips to enjoy Houston's great outdoors despite COVID-19 By Melissa Gaskill

7.3.20  |  10:01 am

Sheltering at home from COVID-19 has many of us spending more time outdoors, especially in the relative safety of our ...

Mask On

Texas governor orders mandatory face masks as COVID-19 cases rise Texas governor orders mandatory face masks as COVID-19 cases rise By Katie Friel

7.2.20  |  4:57 pm

As hospitalizations across the state are soaring due to COVID-19, Gov. Greg Abbott is now requiring face coverings for the ...

beach closed

Galveston closes all public beaches for Fourth of July weekend Galveston closes all public beaches for Fourth of July weekend By Steven Devadanam

7.2.20  |  8:00 am

Vacationers hoping to while away the Fourth of July weekend on a Galveston beach will have to look elsewhere. On ...

not fin-ished yet

Harvey wreaked havoc on Galveston Bay's dolphins, says new report Harvey wreaked havoc on Galveston Bay's dolphins, says new report By Steven Devadanam

7.1.20  |  4:10 pm

Hurricane Harvey caused more than $125 billion in damage, was responsible for at least 88 deaths, and damaged more than ...

dreaming of this class

Texas university offering first course dedicated to pop icon Selena Texas university offering first course dedicated to pop icon Selena By Trey Gutierrez

7.1.20  |  3:30 pm

It took 25 years, but late musical icon Selena Quintanilla now has a Texas college course exploring her life and ...

mask up

Harris County mandatory mask order gets lengthy extension per new vote Harris County mandatory mask order gets lengthy extension per new vote By Steven Devadanam

6.30.20  |  4:00 pm

Masks will now be mandatory in Harris County until August 26, per a Tuesday, June 30 vote by the Harris ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...