City Life

adults at children's

Renowned Houston children's hospital now admitting adult patients Renowned Houston children's hospital now admitting adult patients By Steven Devadanam

6.23.20  |  3:10 pm

With Harris County’s current confirmed COVID-19 cases at more than 23,000 according to the latest data from the ...

take action

Help your fellow Houstonian during COVID-19 on a virtual day of action Help your fellow Houstonian during COVID-19 on a virtual day of action By Steven Devadanam

6.23.20  |  2:00 pm

The renewed spread of COVID-19 and its adverse effects on individuals and communities has sparked a desire in many to ...

getting worse?

Houston could be worst-affected city in U.S. by COVID-19, expert says Houston could be worst-affected city in U.S. by COVID-19, expert says By ABC13 Staff

6.23.20  |  10:30 am

Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, says if the spike ...

Boomtown

Texas could be home to 4 of country's 10 largest cities in 2021 Texas could be home to 4 of country's 10 largest cities in 2021 By John Egan

6.23.20  |  9:33 am

It appears Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio soon will welcome Austin as a new member of their elite club — the ...

Coronavirus News

Texas governor says current COVID-19 plan is A-OK despite record highs Texas governor says current COVID-19 plan is A-OK despite record highs By Teresa Gubbins

6.22.20  |  4:50 pm

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott insists that current strategies to combat the coronavirus are working, despite 10 straight days of record ...

what's up with the pavilion

Here's how Houston's No. 1 outdoor venue survives during COVID-19 Here's how Houston's No. 1 outdoor venue survives during COVID-19 By Ken Hoffman

6.22.20  |  12:00 pm

Entering its fourth decade, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, the world’s No. 1 outdoor concert venue (you can look ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Annoying train horns blow through Houston's most popular stories Annoying train horns blow through Houston's most popular stories By Eric Sandler

6.20.20  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1. Ken Hoffman ...

mask up

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo makes masks mandatory in businesses Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo makes masks mandatory in businesses By Steven Devadanam

6.19.20  |  4:25 pm

As COVID-19 cases slam local hospitals, masks are now mandatory in Harris County businesses. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo signed ...

no year-round school

Houston ISD announces no year-round classes for 2020-21 school year Houston ISD announces no year-round classes for 2020-21 school year By Steven Devadanam

6.19.20  |  12:00 pm

The Houston Independent School District has made a pivotal decision in response to a statewide plan for the 2020-2021 year ...

be prepared to stop

Prepare for weekend closures at 610 West Loop and Southwest Freeway Prepare for weekend closures at 610 West Loop and Southwest Freeway By Steven Devadanam

6.19.20  |  9:30 am

It’s an all-too-familiar sight these days, but it’s a sign of progress (right?). This weekend, all northbound mainlanes ...

a little help for best friends

Houston animal nonprofit rolls out free drive-thru dog food giveaway Houston animal nonprofit rolls out free drive-thru dog food giveaway By Steven Devadanam

6.17.20  |  3:16 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected not just Houston residents, but their furry friends as well. With more locals out of ...

Weakened finances

Buff fitness chain permanently closes 12 Houston gyms due to COVID-19 Buff fitness chain permanently closes 12 Houston gyms due to COVID-19 By John Egan

6.15.20  |  4:30 pm

Still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 24 Hour Fitness chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection June 15 and ...

get onboard with this change

Ken Hoffman sounds the horn on the change Houston needs right now Ken Hoffman sounds the horn on the change Houston needs right now By Ken Hoffman

6.15.20  |  12:55 pm

Channel 2 ran a poll recently: “If you could change one thing about Houston, what would it be?” There were ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Joe Biden's brunch with the Floyd family leads Houston's top stories Joe Biden's brunch with the Floyd family leads Houston's top stories By Eric Sandler

6.13.20  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1. Former Vice ...

ruff gig

Houston leads nation in dog attacks on postal workers, says new report Houston leads nation in dog attacks on postal workers, says new report By Steven Devadanam

6.12.20  |  11:20 am

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has had a rough go of late. The government system has been bogged down ...

watch the colors

Harris County judge announces new COVID-19 public threat level system Harris County judge announces new COVID-19 public threat level system By Steven Devadanam

6.12.20  |  10:25 am

While Texas is reopening under Gov. Greg Abbott’s order, hospital admissions for COVID-19 cases are rising. Houston reports 9 ...

Dad's Day

Trio of Father's Day gifts he'll be happy to unwrap (and actually ... Trio of Father's Day gifts he'll be happy to unwrap (and actually use)

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6.11.20  |  1:30 pm

If you're struggling to find the perfect gift for Dad this Father's Day, you're not alone. What ...

remembering george floyd

Powerful moments from George Floyd's emotional funeral in Houston Powerful moments from George Floyd's emotional funeral in Houston By Steven Devadanam

6.10.20  |  6:00 am

George Floyd’s bright-eyed daughter, 6-year-old Gianna, couldn’t have been more prophetic when she gleefully beamed on Instagram, “Daddy ...

remembering george floyd

Thousands of Houstonians gather for public farewell to George Floyd Thousands of Houstonians gather for public farewell to George Floyd By Steven Devadanam

6.8.20  |  8:05 pm

When much of the world last saw George Floyd, he was on video, face-down on the ground, handcuffed and begging ...

a night at the 'wet market'

Ken Hoffman's vivid memories of a now-infamous visit to a 'wet-market' Ken Hoffman's vivid memories of a now-infamous visit to a 'wet-market' By Ken Hoffman

6.8.20  |  2:45 pm

Many people, especially those with degrees in science and medicine, who actually know what they're talking about, believe that ...