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    Travis Scott pledges to cover funeral expenses of 8 Astroworld Festival victims

    Steven Devadanam
    Nov 8, 2021 | 2:32 pm
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    Eight people died at Astroworld Festival after a massive surge during the show.
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    Days after the mass-casualty event that took the lives of eight, Missouri-City born rapper Travis Scott says he will cover the funeral expenses of those who died at his November 5 Astroworld Festival.

    The news comes via a press release from BetterHelp, a therapy service. Scott has pledged to partner with the mental health care provider to provide free one-on-one online sessions with a licensed therapist to those affected by the concert disaster.

    “Travis remains in active conversations to respectfully and appropriately connect with the individuals and families of those involved,” ABC13 reports the mental health service provider saying.

    Per Harris County, the eight dead are:

    Mirza Baig, 27, of Houston
    Rodolfo Peña, 23, of Laredo, Texas
    Madison Dubiski, 23, of Cypress, Texas
    Franco Patiño, 21, of Illinois
    Jacob Jurinke, 20, of Illinois
    John Hilgert, 14, of Houston
    Axel Acosta Avila, 21, of Washington
    Brianna Rodriguez, 16, of Houston

    BetterHelp tells CultureMap that it will also direct those in immediate need to NAMI, who has a dedicated national hotline, available Monday-Friday from 9 am to 9 pm. This hotline can be reached at 1-800-950-NAMI 1 (844-950-6264).

    NAMI’s Greater Houston chapter will direct incoming callers to the BetterHelp portal established via this partnership and ensure access to various counseling services, psychoeducation, community-based healing circles, support groups, and other related services.

    Additionally, CultureMap news partner ABC13 reports that rapper Roddy Ricch, who opened before Scott at the festival, will assist the families of the victims, pledging to donate his earnings from his performance to those families.

    For his part, Scott has also announced that he will issue full refunds to anyone with tickets to Astroworld Festival, multiple news outlets have reported.
    Meanwhile, at least two lawsuits have been filed against Scott, Drake, LiveNation, and more in light of the disaster that injured hundreds after a mass surge.

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    Beyoncé-loved Houston brunch spot expands and more popular stories

    CultureMap Staff
    Dec 13, 2025 | 11:00 am
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    Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, beginning with new locations of hot brunch and burger spots. Plus, a Houston enclave is named the richest small town in Texas. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then plan your weekend via this guide.

    1. Beyoncé-loved Houston brunch spot sweetens Sugar Land with new location. One of Houston’s most successful brunch spots has come to Sugar Land. Taste Bar + Kitchen opened its second location on December 10, in the former Veritas Steak & Seafood space.

    2. Third location of Bun B's smash hit smash burger joint sets opening date. One of Houston’s most celebrated burger joints has arrived in Fort Bend County. Trill Burgers opened its new Missouri City location this week.

    3. Eclectic comfort food restaurant to shutter after 21 years in Houston. A staple of the Galleria-area dining scene will soon serve its last meal. Grand Lux Cafe will close January 24, 2026.

    Grand Lux Cafe beignets Grand Lux Cafe is known for its baked-to-order desserts. Grand Lux Cafe/Facebook

    4. Airbnb pledges over $1 million to improve Houston before World Cup. Roughly 30,000 people are expected to stay in Airbnb properties during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With that in mind, the company has pledged over $1 million to various improvement projects in Houston.

    5. This affluent Houston enclave is the richest small town in Texas. Affluent Houston neighbor Bellaire is cashing in as the richest small town in Texas for 2025, according to new study.

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