City Life

getting to the rootes of leadership

Houston football executive sports new book on how to win in business Houston football executive sports new book on how to win in business By Ken Hoffman

11.10.20  |  9:30 am

Football players, coaches and general managers have come and gone, but only one person has been running the business side ...

future in Jeopardy?

Ken Hoffman on the future of Jeopardy! after Alex Trebek's passing Ken Hoffman on the future of Jeopardy! after Alex Trebek's passing By Ken Hoffman

11.9.20  |  2:25 pm

Alex Trebek, who died over the weekend at 80, hosted Jeopardy! for 36 years, 8,000 shows, 39 Daytime Emmys ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston's financial distress during COVID leads week's top 5 stories Houston's financial distress during COVID leads week's top 5 stories By Eric Sandler

11.7.20  |  12:00 pm

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

a sweet tune

City of Houston rocks out major support for local musicians and venues City of Houston rocks out major support for local musicians and venues By Steven Devadanam

11.6.20  |  1:30 pm

The music industry has been pummeled by the pandemic, so much so, that in August, two pieces of legislation were ...

the shows go on

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces major change to 2020 shows Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announces major change to 2020 shows By Steven Devadanam

11.6.20  |  11:33 am

In March, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo suddenly shut down due to coronavirus concerns. Months later, the rodeo is ...

fake weddings?

Salacious international wedding scam centers around Houston woman Salacious international wedding scam centers around Houston woman By ABC13 Staff

11.6.20  |  9:20 am

A Houston woman accused in an international marriage fraud scheme pleaded guilty on two counts Thursday, October 5. Ashley Yen ...

Making the grade

Houston university among top of class for best schools for the money Houston university among top of class for best schools for the money By Katie Friel

11.4.20  |  2:21 pm

A Houston school is among the head of the class when it comes to bang for your buck. This, according ...

Welcome Home

Houston SPCA welcomes potential pet parents back to adoption center Houston SPCA welcomes potential pet parents back to adoption center

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11.4.20  |  12:30 pm

One of the most vital must-haves during the pandemic also happens to be the most adorable: an adopted dog or ...

Open for business

Houston workers head back to office at second-highest rate in U.S. Houston workers head back to office at second-highest rate in U.S. By John Egan

11.4.20  |  9:36 am

So much for that everybody-working-from-home thing. New data shows Houston workers have headed back to the office in greater numbers ...

elect to be happy

5 simple ways Houstonians can combat 'election stress disorder' 5 simple ways Houstonians can combat 'election stress disorder' By Steven Devadanam

11.3.20  |  9:15 am

Tuesday, November 3 is typically an exciting, vibrant day in American politics. But recent polarizing events and the general divisiveness ...

hoffman on hoffman crime

Hoffman reveals a rough-and-tumble encounter with a '60s radical icon Hoffman reveals a rough-and-tumble encounter with a '60s radical icon By Ken Hoffman

11.2.20  |  1:15 pm

My favorite Hoffman ever is Abbie Hoffman, the 1960s political radical, social activist, and guerrilla anarchist. He stirred it up ...

COVID-19 News

4 Houston-area CVS locations now offering free COVID-19 rapid tests 4 Houston-area CVS locations now offering free COVID-19 rapid tests By Katie Friel

11.2.20  |  11:45 am

Flu season and cedar fever compounded with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is likely to make for a worrisome winter. In ...

democracy in action

Local politicos challenge some 127,000 Harris County drive-thru votes Local politicos challenge some 127,000 Harris County drive-thru votes By Steven Devadanam

11.2.20  |  9:30 am

UPDATE: A federal judge has ruled against a bid to invalidate 127,000 Harris County ballots cast by drive-thru early ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston suburb's rapid growth sweetens week's most popular stories Houston suburb's rapid growth sweetens week's most popular stories By Eric Sandler

10.31.20  |  2:00 pm

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

help is on the way

Harris County announces $40 million in emergency relief to residents Harris County announces $40 million in emergency relief to residents By Steven Devadanam

10.30.20  |  3:42 pm

With Houston reported to be the No. 3 worst-hit city in the U.S. during the pandemic, a new $40 ...

stay safe

City of Houston urges Halloween safety due to this scary specter City of Houston urges Halloween safety due to this scary specter By Steven Devadanam

10.30.20  |  2:45 pm

Dog costume contests. Fun food deals. Dia de los Muertos events. Houston offers no shortage of Halloween happenings this weekend ...

democracy in action

Houston-area counties continue to report unprecedented voter turnout Houston-area counties continue to report unprecedented voter turnout By Steven Devadanam

10.30.20  |  12:45 pm

As civic-minded locals are aware, it’s the final day of early voting in Texas — and voters across the Houston-area ...

money problems

Houston ranks No. 3 on list of cities with the most financial distress Houston ranks No. 3 on list of cities with the most financial distress By John Egan, InnovationMap

10.30.20  |  9:35 am

During the pandemic-produced recession, debt and loans are weighing heavily on the hearts and minds of Houstonians. A study released ...

light it up

Houstonians invited to participate in Uptown lighting holiday video Houstonians invited to participate in Uptown lighting holiday video By Steven Devadanam

10.29.20  |  2:50 pm

Each year, thousands of Houstonians descend upon Uptown to witness the annual Uptown Holiday Lighting. The annual event, which features ...

cuts at exxonmobil

Oil giant ExxonMobil announces nearly 2,000 Houston-area layoffs Oil giant ExxonMobil announces nearly 2,000 Houston-area layoffs By ABC13 Staff

10.29.20  |  1:25 pm

Oil powerhouse ExxonMobil's Houston management offices will be primarily impacted by job cuts that the oil giant announced Thursday ...