This Week's Hot Headlines

New downtown taco joint and holiday happenings top this week's stories

A few of the tacos at Dizzy Kaktus.

Photo by Eric Sandler

It's time to recap the most popular stories on CultureMap from this past week:

1. A different kind of taco joint opens in historic downtown Houston building. Located at the corner of Main Street and Congress, Dizzy Kaktus brings Torchy's-style tacos to downtown.

2. Where to Eat Right Now: 12 hot new restaurants to try in December. This month's list includes Ronnie Killen's new restaurant and three ramen shops.

3. Who will be CultureMap’s 2017 charity partner? That’s up to you as Challenge returns. Voting continues through Sunday.

4. Hay Merchant, Underbelly alums think outside the loop with new Spring Branch bar. When it opens next year, The Branch will bring craft beer and Tex-Mex-inspired bar snacks to Spring Branch.

5. 10 magical Houston-area happenings guaranteed to rev up your holiday spirit. Show visiting family the best of what Houston has to offer with this handy guide.

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Enron? Really?

Mysterious Enron website sparks rumors of Houston company's comeback

Photo by James Nielsen/Getty Images

Despite the website, the energy company most likely isn't making a comeback.

Is one of American history's most famous corporate downfalls getting a second chance at life?

On Dec. 2, 2001, exactly 23 years ago, Enron declared bankruptcy.

Within hours, one of America's most exciting energy companies crumpled under its own weight. More than 25,000 lost their jobs and pensions immediately.

Houston's TV screens were filled with images of workers leaving 1400 Smith, the company's headquarters, with boxes and bewildered looks.

But now, Enron is back again.

On Monday, the new Enron launched its website, paid for a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle, published at least two billboards, and produced a gauzy promotional video touting the company.

Continue reading this story, with video, on our content partner ABC13.

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