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Luby's big reveal leads Houston's most popular stories of the week

Luby's expects to wind down restaurant operations by August.

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

1. Texas' beloved Luby's Cafeteria chain reveals timeline for shuttering all remaining locations. Fewer locations of the cafeteria chain remain open as the company winds down operations.

2. Tilman Fertitta takes much of his empire public in massive $6.6 billion merger. The merger with with FAST Acquisition Corp. will add $2 billion to Fertitta's net worth.

3. Houston lands new nonstop flights from discount airline. The new flights to Cancun and Vegas will start in September.

4. Innovative new French pop-up steps in for acclaimed downtown Houston restaurant. The Littlefoot pop-up will serve as a showcase for rising star chef Kaitlin Steets.

5. New Black-owned coffee shop serves up caffeine fixes and sweet treats downtown. The cafe has earned a following for its boudin kolaches and rotating selection of cheesecakes.

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New Memorial City development leads Houston's top 5 stories this week

Courtesy of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

Greenside will feature a one-acre greenspace.

Editor's note:It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. The top Houston news includes a family-friendly Memorial City development, a Montrose pizzeria closure, and a stylish new lounge for Upper Kirby. Get the details below, and find fun stuff do in town this weekend here.

1. New development with 1-acre green space coming to Memorial City area. The rapidly growing area will soon be home to Greenside, boasting a mix of restaurant, retail, and other family-friendly businesses, designed by the Michael Hsu Office of Architecture.

2. Creative Montrose pizzeria will shutter after only a year-and-a-half. ElRo Pizza & Crudo will close at the end of the year, due to a steady decline in business.

3. Stylish new lounge shakes up Houston with art-inspired drinks and caviar. Cheers to this new nightlife spot, which is now open in Upper Kirby.

Sante cocktail lounge Sante's Garden Room is decorated with two olive trees. Photo by Chris Furia

4. These are the 6 most affordable ZIP codes for Houston renters. One of these ZIPs is also among the 10 most affordable in the U.S.

5. 15 Houston restaurants crafting nostalgic and decadent ice cream sundaes. The classic ice cream sundae is having a moment, and these restaurants are serving up decadent versions.

This Week's Hot Headlines

Luby's big reveal leads Houston's most popular stories of the week

This Week's Hot Headlines

New Memorial City development leads Houston's top 5 stories this week

Stylish new lounge shakes up Houston with art-inspired drinks and caviar

These are the 6 most affordable ZIP codes for Houston renters

Veteran chef opens affordable new Thai restaurant in West Houston