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    Tempting Twitter

    It's winter, it's not cold outside, and Houstonians are irate

    Fayza A. Elmostehi
    Dec 21, 2010 | 2:06 pm

    Hooray for the first day of winter! Called by its given name, the winter solstice marks both the shortest day and longest night of the entire calendar year.

    Does that sound enticing? It is! After all, who doesn't want to overindulge in your most bacchanalian and luxurious pastimes (imbibing and dozing, ahem) earlier and for longer, without any lasting repercussions? We know we're priming the wallet and plumping the pillows in anxious anticipation as we type.

    Except you Houstonians are not pleased. Bless your hearts, but you can't help but complain.

    It's December. You're peeling off the layers and donning tanks and flip flops. Temperatures are expected to reach 80 degrees (or above!) this Tuesday. We even recommended busting out the bathing suits. Inflate the kiddie pool, and by golly, we're all set for beach blanket bingo.

    And somehow, you're still unhappy. Is there no pleasing you, people?

    You simply aren't mollified by the materialization of this frighteningly perfect day. And you, of course, took to Twitter to vent your frustrations with the storybook-worthy weather.

    The Most Observant Tweets in Houston About Winter

    @know_pow: This is the time of year in Houston when your closet needs to be twice as big to hold both your summer and winter clothes.

    Give this woman a book deal. Or, at the very least, a blog with a custom URL.

    @KHil: I'm sorry, can we talk about why it is EIGHTY FUCKING DEGREES today?

    Sure, let's talk. You see, warm, moist air is passing over cool coastal waters, bringing with it ... um, days full of awesome and clouds full of sugar? What do you want from us, woman? By god, we're not meteorologists! AND WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT US?

    @baddrawings: What a beautiful summer day we are having here in Houston!

    Look at that. A Houstonian with a firm grip on the reality of her circumstances. Damn the Earth's axial tilt! Way to call it like you see it, kid.

    @LucieD_inthesky: OMG it is 80 degrees today. I may have to put on shorts this afternoon. #WinterinHouston

    Shorts, a skirt, a kilt — we're not overly concerned as to what you put on your bottom half, as long as there's something covering up the family jewels. However, if there was any doubt in your mind, wearing UGGs today would most certainly qualify as premature booting. Don't go breaking any laws, please.

    @accessorywhore: It's 80 degrees here today and I am NOT ready for resort wear. #bringbackwinterNOW

    Friend, we'd like to introduce you to the Galleria. It has a lot of nice stores. With, you know, clothes and things. For purchase. Especially in cases of inclement weather, such as what we are currently experiencing today.

    @KHONS: Don't freak out peoples. The low for Sunday morning is 34 degs.

    You're right. Sunshine and a light breeze cause us to lose our cool every time. It never fails! Thank goodness near-freezing temperatures are on their way, or we'd have to kill the patio plants off ourselves.

    @jatorres: Who complains about another chance to lounge by the pool?

    You might want to have your eyes checked, son. Have you been reading this article at all?

    @sarahEmagee: 80 degrees? Oh TX, you're so silly.

    Like a billy goat.

    Yes, you really did just waste your time on an entire article about the weather. Now invest a little. Tell us what you think of the inaugural day of winter in Houston — the good, the bad, and the horribly sunny.

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    Tesla plans $10 billion factory for Houston area and more top stories

    CultureMap Staff
    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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