City Life

Adoptable Pet

Find Beatrice, your next furry family member, at the Houston SPCA Find Beatrice, your next furry family member, at the Houston SPCA

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12.4.20  |  12:00 pm

If your kids are home and bursting with energy (especially with the holidays coming up), then perhaps it's time ...

stemming the tide

Major Houston bayou set for significant improvements to prevent floods Major Houston bayou set for significant improvements to prevent floods By Steven Devadanam

12.1.20  |  4:14 pm

The waters of White Oak Bayou offer a serene view for walkers, joggers, and passers-by, but they also present an ...

updating shepherd

Prepare for major construction on this bustling Inner Loop street Prepare for major construction on this bustling Inner Loop street By ABC13 Staff

12.1.20  |  9:15 am

A stretch of a bustling Inner Loop street will soon see an extensive makeover. The Upper Kirby Redevelopment Authority could ...

a whole F

Texas grocery chain Whole Foods Market gets an F for wasteful plastic Texas grocery chain Whole Foods Market gets an F for wasteful plastic By Teresa Gubbins

11.30.20  |  3:06 pm

Environmental groups have launched a campaign urging Texas-based Whole Foods Market to clean up its act. Environment Texas Research & Policy ...

hope is not lost

Beloved Houston urban farm suffers major Thanksgiving Day theft Beloved Houston urban farm suffers major Thanksgiving Day theft By Steven Devadanam

11.30.20  |  9:40 am

The holiday season is typically a time when nonprofit organizations fundraise for the upcoming year. But 2020 has struck, leaving ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Kingly Pearland restaurant's switcheroo leads Houston's top 5 stories Kingly Pearland restaurant's switcheroo leads Houston's top 5 stories By Eric Sandler

11.28.20  |  12:00 pm

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

The Romance Report

Houston singles stand a good chance of finding love during pandemic Houston singles stand a good chance of finding love during pandemic By Lindsey Wilson

11.27.20  |  3:00 pm

Even in the best of times, dating is a nightmare. But right now, during a highly contagious global pandemic? Forget ...

spending the holidays

Shoppers in Houston suburbs among biggest holiday spenders in U.S. Shoppers in Houston suburbs among biggest holiday spenders in U.S. By John Egan

11.27.20  |  1:00 pm

It appears that delivery drivers (and Santa) will be hauling sleighs full of gifts to homes in The Woodlands and ...

Meet Your New BFF

Neiman Marcus adopts the Houston SPCA this holiday season Neiman Marcus adopts the Houston SPCA this holiday season

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11.24.20  |  12:00 pm

As if you needed more incentive to welcome a new cute and furry friend into your life, Neiman Marcus is ...

ready for treatment

Houston hospital in line to receive COVID-19 vaccine Houston hospital in line to receive COVID-19 vaccine By ABC13 Staff

11.24.20  |  9:15 am

Americans could be just weeks away from getting a COVID-19 vaccine, but who will get it first and how fast ...

Gift Guide

Holiday shopping just got easier with these shippable gourmet gifts Holiday shopping just got easier with these shippable gourmet gifts

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11.23.20  |  2:07 pm

Savvy shoppers are in the know about Foxtrot. The market/cafe/on-demand delivery service, which started in Chicago and now ...

14 hours for a burger?

Ken Hoffman weighs in on the In-N-Out vs. Whataburger debate Ken Hoffman weighs in on the In-N-Out vs. Whataburger debate By Ken Hoffman

11.23.20  |  11:57 am

Did you watch TV news reports about fast food fans waiting 14 hours in lines to get burgers, fries and ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Possible Harris County shutdown leads week's top 5 stories Possible Harris County shutdown leads week's top 5 stories By Eric Sandler

11.21.20  |  12:00 pm

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

adieu, ROB

Beloved River Oaks Bookstore announces shutter at end of year Beloved River Oaks Bookstore announces shutter at end of year By Steven Devadanam

11.20.20  |  3:30 pm

During its nearly 50-year history, River Oaks Bookstore has enjoyed a reputation as a charming neighborhood literary hub and occasional ...

remembering dinah powers

Former Houston radio host passes away after battle with cancer Former Houston radio host passes away after battle with cancer By Steven Devadanam

11.20.20  |  11:35 am

A beloved Houston radio host has passed away, her former radio station announced. Dinah Powers, who co-hosted the popular Rod ...

COVID-19 News

Experts rank holiday activities that put Houston at risk for COVID-19 Experts rank holiday activities that put Houston at risk for COVID-19 By Katie Friel

11.20.20  |  9:15 am

The Texas Medical Association has released its COVID-19 holiday risk chart, a ranking of popular activities based on how likely ...

more patios downtown

Houston shuts down Main Street to revive downtown bars and restaurants Houston shuts down Main Street to revive downtown bars and restaurants By Steven Devadanam

11.19.20  |  9:40 am

Houston has taken a major step to make downtown more friendly to restaurants and bars. Houston City Council has approved ...

make it to M-K-T

New Heights night market offers up food, flowers, and family fun New Heights night market offers up food, flowers, and family fun By Eric Sandler

11.18.20  |  2:40 pm

The Heights’ newest mixed-use development has launched a market that aims to be a destination for families and food lovers ...

The Season of Giving

Help feed Houston's hungriest kids at Frost Bank's donation drop-off Help feed Houston's hungriest kids at Frost Bank's donation drop-off

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11.18.20  |  11:52 am

Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Then mark your calendar for Saturday, December 5, when CultureMap ...