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King of Country George Strait's rodeo finale reigns supreme in week's top stories

The singer drew a crowd of 79,452.

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

1. King of Country George Strait draws Texas-sized crowd for RodeoHouston 2022 finale. Strait indulged the fans with an extensive, two-hour-plus set to close out the big rodeo return.

4. 'World's most powerful woman' donates $11 million to Houston charity. The amount is a small part of the $436 million Scott donated to the organization worldwide.

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

1. Houston chef with Michelin-star cred opening new Heights restaurant. Formerly the pastry chef for Goodnight Hospitality, chef Shawn Gawle has big plans for the Heights.

2. 20 Houston restaurants making Thanksgiving easier with to-go meals. Our list include steakhouses, French fare, barbecue, and more.

3. Twin burger and taco restaurants coming to Memorial City area in 2025. Two of Houston’s favorite casual dining spots are making their way to Memorial.

4. Gluten-free Austin restaurant picks River Oaks for first Houston store. The restaurant serves healthy bowls that include vegan and vegetarian options.