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Totally gross worm invaders crawl to top of Houston's top 5 stories

These nasty newcomers eat friendly earthworms.

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

1. Latest species to invade Houston is an icky super-long predatory worm. These new invaders can be nearly a foot long and earthworms, which are essential to maintain healthy soil.

2. Sporty British pub/restaurant darts into buzzy Houston mixed-use development. Flight Club, a sporty British darts/pub/restaurant concept, is coming to the much-heralded Regency Square.

3. Talented and familiar chef takes over cozy Rice Village Italian restaurant. Veteran chef Sandro Scarafile is taking over the popular Rice Village spot, Roma.

4. Ken Hoffman crunches the numbers on Elton John's big upcoming Houston show. Our columnist goes by the numbers and no surprise — John's big Houston show will be a massive moneymaker.

5. 16 best new Houston restaurants compete for coveted Tastemakers title. CultureMap readers can weigh in on their favorites via a bracket-style, head-to-head tournament that pits 16 restaurants against each other until only one remains. Vote now.

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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

Totally gross worm invaders crawl to top of Houston's top 5 stories

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

This Week's Hot Headlines

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