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Midtown's next cool bar and a Pappas seafood pop-up lead top stories Midtown's next cool bar and a Pappas seafood pop-up lead top stories By Eric Sandler

7.13.19  |  12:00 pm

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

Pet of the Week

Meet Gigi, the bouncy brindle mix, CultureMap's pet of the week Meet Gigi, the bouncy brindle mix, CultureMap's pet of the week By CultureMap Staff

7.11.19  |  3:10 pm

Name: Gigi, as in supermodel Gigi Hadid, fashionista Gigi McQuarrie, TV anchor Gigi Stone, and the movie classic, Gigi. Birthdate ...

Dive In

Take a dip in this high-end Houston hotel's tropical outdoor oasis Take a dip in this high-end Houston hotel's tropical outdoor oasis

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7.11.19  |  12:15 pm

If you're seeking the ultimate summer retreat, you don't have to go far. The Post Oak Hotel in ...

Hook 'Em

UT Austin to provide free tuition to families making less than $65,000 UT Austin to provide free tuition to families making less than $65,000 By Katie Friel

7.10.19  |  2:42 pm

The University of Texas at Austin is taking a big step to combat the increasing costs of higher education. On ...

the great debate

Houston will host the third Democratic primary debate this fall Houston will host the third Democratic primary debate this fall By ABC13 Staff

7.10.19  |  10:05 am

This year's third Democratic primary debate will be hosted by ABC News in partnership with Univision and is scheduled ...

RIP Ross

Ross Perot, colorful Texas billionaire, dies at age 89 Ross Perot, colorful Texas billionaire, dies at age 89 By Teresa Gubbins

7.9.19  |  11:27 am

One of Texas' brightest lights has extinguished: H. Ross Perot, one of the Lone Star State's most brash billionaires ...

venti to your door

Starbucks perks up caffeine-deprived Houston with new home delivery Starbucks perks up caffeine-deprived Houston with new home delivery By Holly Beretto

7.9.19  |  9:10 am

Good news arrived on July 9 for the caffeine-deprived of Houston: Starbucks now offers delivery, meaning those dependent on their ...

GMA in H-town

Houston native Michael Strahan hosts Good Morning America in downtown Houston native Michael Strahan hosts Good Morning America in downtown By Steven Devadanam

7.8.19  |  1:21 pm

Summer in major network television is all about ratings grabs — and that means sometimes taking the show on the road ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Justin and Kate's NYT picks and massive rooftop park lead top stories Justin and Kate's NYT picks and massive rooftop park lead top stories By Eric Sandler

7.6.19  |  12:00 pm

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

Use a Spoon!

Texas teen accused of licking Blue Bell ice cream in weird viral video Texas teen accused of licking Blue Bell ice cream in weird viral video By Katie Friel

7.5.19  |  4:25 pm

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a major social media controversy? Turns out, just ...

5 big thoughts (kinda)

Hoffman on why we love Whataburger and Houston spot with a 6-week wait Hoffman on why we love Whataburger and Houston spot with a 6-week wait By Ken Hoffman

7.5.19  |  10:45 am

Last month, Houstonians nearly had a collective conniption (awesome word) when they heard that Whataburger, a Texas treasure, had been ...

Ranking It

Here's where Houston ranks among the best-run cities in America Here's where Houston ranks among the best-run cities in America By Johnathan Silver

7.4.19  |  3:00 pm

While the spotlight might be on national politics, most people see the work of the government best at the local ...

Pet of the Week

Meet Cash, the sweet shepherd mix, CultureMap's pet of the week Meet Cash, the sweet shepherd mix, CultureMap's pet of the week By Ken Hoffman

7.4.19  |  10:30 am

Name: Cash, as in country singer Johnny Cash, 1961 batting champion Norm Cash, Wimbledon tennis king Pat Cash, and professional ...

Keeping It Cool

Best ways to keep your cool outdoors in Houston all summer long Best ways to keep your cool outdoors in Houston all summer long By Melissa Gaskill

7.3.19  |  10:35 am

With all the fantastic outdoor activities and opportunities in Houston, we simply can’t let the heat stop us. We ...

Drive-Thru Gourmet

Orange is the new lunch with KFC's limited-edition Cheetos Sandwich Orange is the new lunch with KFC's limited-edition Cheetos Sandwich By Ken Hoffman

7.3.19  |  9:15 am

This week, I reached out for a Cheetos Sandwich, new from the No. 1 poultry plucker, KFC, with more than ...

traffic watch

New closures around HOV lanes mean more traffic on I-10 and 290 New closures around HOV lanes mean more traffic on I-10 and 290 By ABC13 Staff

7.1.19  |  4:15 pm

Big changes are happening at METRO's Northwest Transit Center. As part of the remodel project, all HOV and HOT ...

judging ken

Hoffman steps down as judge at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Hoffman steps down as judge at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest By Ken Hoffman

7.1.19  |  1:00 pm

This Thursday, July 4, for the first time in more than a decade, I won't spend Independence Day counting ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Hoffman calls foul on Fox and Third Ward bar shutter lead top stories Hoffman calls foul on Fox and Third Ward bar shutter lead top stories By Eric Sandler

6.29.19  |  12:00 pm

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

Justin and Kate on H-town

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander reveal their 5 favorite Houston haunts Kate Upton and Justin Verlander reveal their 5 favorite Houston haunts By Holly Beretto

6.28.19  |  1:00 pm

Houston once again is in the national media spotlight. This time, it's courtesy of Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander ...