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    Where to eat, J.J. Watt's mystery lady and the joys of summer camp lead the week's top stories

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    Editor’s note: Another week has come and gone so we’ve rounded up the most popular stories on CultureMap from the last week:

    1. Where to Eat Right Now: 10 distinctive new restaurants that are definitely worth a try in June. As part of CultureMap's monthly roundup of the latest and greatest eateries around the city, food editor Eric Sandler profiles 10 can't-miss spots, including upscale butcher shop and steakhouse B&B Butchers and Karbach Brewing Co.'s new restaurant.

    2. Love Match or Just Good Friends? J.J. Watt spotted in Paris with beautiful blonde tennis star. In recent weeks, Houston Texans superstar defensive end J.J. Watt has been seen a number of times with Danish tennis pro Caroline Wozniacki, leading some to speculate about a possible romance between the two.

    3. After move to $10.5 million River Oaks mansion, Joel Osteen offers Tanglewood land for $1.1 million. Several years after this piece on mega-church pastor Joel Osteen and his move to a multi-million dollar River Oaks mansion first appeared, it remains an extremely popular story.

    4. Houston's massive flood and jinxed Montrose location lead the week's top stories. CultureMap recaps the most popular stories of the each week, and last week's edition, which included the torrential downpour and subsequent flooding and the closure of a Montrose restaurant in a seemingly unlucky location scored high.

    5. Happy Summer Camper: Inside the Texas camp culture that changed my life. Five years ago, CultureMap staffer Meredith Riddle-Chastang extolled the virtues of summer camp in hopes that the long-time tradition is not lost on today's children living in a digital age — and the story resurfaced just as the season begins.

    6. Drink & eat on the cheap: Hot new happy hours deals get the summer rolling. If you're looking for the best happy hour deals around town, contributor Marcy de Luna has you covered with eight of the city's top spots, whether you need an after-work cocktail or a delectable bar snack.

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    Aug 22, 2026 | 11:00 am
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    Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, from a potential Tesla factory to the top high schools. Plus, a long-awaited barbecue restaurant makes its debut. Read on for our most popular stories, then visit this guide to plan your weekend.

    1. Tesla plans $10 billion solar cell factory for Houston suburb. Electric vehicle and clean energy company Tesla is considering building a new $10.1 billion solar cell manufacturing facility in Fort Bend County, according to documents filed with the Texas Comptroller’s Office.

    2. 2 Houston high schools declared America's best for 2026 by U.S. News. Houston ISD's Carnegie Vanguard High School is standing tall as one of the 25 best high schools in America, according to U.S. News and World Report.

    3. NY Times names pioneering Houston restaurant to 'greatest Mexican' list. The New York Times featured four Texas restaurants on its list of “41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States,” including one in Houston.

    4. Terry Black's co-founder dishes on Houston opening and future hotel plans. Houston barbecue fans have been buzzing about the arrival of Terry Black’s Barbecue, which opened in the Heights on August 18.

    Terry Black's Barbecue Houston Diners walk past the restaurant's six smokers. Courtesy of Terry Black's Barbecue

    5. Tech giant Apple opens free training facility at Houston campus. Global computer giant Apple Inc. unveiled its Advanced Manufacturing Center in the Houston area, marking the completion of the second of three facilities it plans to launch in the city by the end of this year.

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