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she's a star

82-year-old Texas woman blasts off to space history with Jeff Bezos 82-year-old Texas woman blasts off to space history with Jeff Bezos By Stephanie Allmon Merry

7.19.21  |  9:33 am

On the 52nd anniversary of man's first small step on the moon, Wally Funk will take one giant leap ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

New Spring Branch restaurant's big opening leads week's top 5 stories New Spring Branch restaurant's big opening leads week's top 5 stories By Eric Sandler

7.17.21  |  12:00 pm

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

spicy kids

Houston Zoo announces birth of 2 charismatic ocelot cubs Houston Zoo announces birth of 2 charismatic ocelot cubs By Steven Devadanam

7.16.21  |  5:20 pm

Not long after the announcement of a bouncing baby elephant, named Teddy, the Houston Zoo reports the birth of two ...

sailing, takes me away

The Official Tall Ship of Texas launches sailing classes in Galveston The Official Tall Ship of Texas launches sailing classes in Galveston By Steven Devadanam

7.16.21  |  4:08 pm

Ahoy, sailors, water folk, and history buffs: A Galveston foundation is mustering crew for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sail history ...

Adoptable Pet

Landon the cuddly Rottweiler is ready to be your adventure buddy Landon the cuddly Rottweiler is ready to be your adventure buddy

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7.15.21  |  12:30 pm

Ready to meet 85 pounds of pure love? Landon is a two-year-old male Rottweiler that Houston SPCA staffers describe as ...

midtown love

Major Inner Loop neighborhood scores prestigious accolades for design Major Inner Loop neighborhood scores prestigious accolades for design By Steven Devadanam

7.14.21  |  3:06 pm

A major urban Houston neighborhood, once known as an area of transition and flux, has scored some serious nods for ...

pretty new post oak

Posh Post Oak destination announces major renovations and makeover Posh Post Oak destination announces major renovations and makeover By Steven Devadanam

7.14.21  |  11:48 am

A major Houston destination is set to reveal a major makeover. Post Oak Plaza and its  collection of shops, restaurants ...

a better grid

ERCOT announces plan to improve Texas power grid reliability ERCOT announces plan to improve Texas power grid reliability By ABC13 Staff

7.13.21  |  12:10 pm

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently demanded aggressive action from state utility regulators to shore up the power grid. Now, the ...

stay in your lane, sa

Hoffman digests a Texas city's goal to top Houston as best food town Hoffman digests a Texas city's goal to top Houston as best food town By Ken Hoffman

7.12.21  |  12:10 pm

Marc Anderson is the new CEO of Visit San Antonio, a non-profit organization that promotes tourism in the Alamo City ...

farewell, nimue

Charismatic and energetic female lion dies suddenly at Houston Zoo Charismatic and energetic female lion dies suddenly at Houston Zoo By Steven Devadanam

7.12.21  |  10:00 am

Staff at the Houston Zoo are grieving the loss of the animal kingdom’s greatest land-borne predator — Nimue, one of ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

2 classic Houston restaurants big closures lead week's top 5 stories 2 classic Houston restaurants big closures lead week's top 5 stories By Eric Sandler

7.10.21  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1. 2 classic ...

TLH takes a stand

Popular Houston turkey leg restaurant rolls out new dress code Popular Houston turkey leg restaurant rolls out new dress code By ABC13 Staff

7.6.21  |  11:55 am

A fan favorite Houston restaurant, known for its specialty turkey legs, has announced a new dress code policy. The Turkey ...

this week's hot headlines

Totally gross worm invaders crawl to top of Houston's top 5 stories Totally gross worm invaders crawl to top of Houston's top 5 stories By Steven Devadanam

7.3.21  |  12:01 pm

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

best (feathered) friends forever

Houston Zoo swoops in to save a critically injured national icon Houston Zoo swoops in to save a critically injured national icon By Steven Devadanam

7.1.21  |  2:55 pm

As the nation prepares to celebrate Fourth of July, an enduring patriotic symbol is resting comfortably at Houston’s beloved ...

Booze, aisle 3

Walmart sues Texas for the right to sell liquor, not just beer & wine Walmart sues Texas for the right to sell liquor, not just beer & wine By Teresa Gubbins

7.1.21  |  12:15 pm

Walmart is back for another round in its battle to win the right to sell liquor in Texas. The chain ...

we're not No. 1??

Houston surprisingly doesn't top list of cities with worst traffic Houston surprisingly doesn't top list of cities with worst traffic By ABC13 Staff

6.30.21  |  4:20 pm

A new study from Texas A&M University ranked Houston high on a list of top cities in the U ...

buy booze early

Texans will soon be able to buy beer and wine earlier on Sundays Texans will soon be able to buy beer and wine earlier on Sundays By ABC13 Staff

6.29.21  |  1:27 pm

We've all done it: gone to the grocery store early before noon on a Sunday trying to buy wine ...

a better Y

Longtime Garden Oaks YMCA set for major makeover and updates Longtime Garden Oaks YMCA set for major makeover and updates By Steven Devadanam

6.29.21  |  12:55 pm

A longtime and beloved Heights neighborhood community center is set for a major makeover. The Harriet and Joe Foster Family ...

YOUR PACKAGE HAS BEEN DELIVERED

Global juggernaut Amazon delivers yet another outpost to Houston area Global juggernaut Amazon delivers yet another outpost to Houston area By Steven Devadanam

6.29.21  |  10:17 am

Jeff Bezos’ global powerhouse is showing no signs of slowing; indeed, its Houston-area footprint is growing. Amazon Logistics has announced ...

a little brake

Major Southwest Freeway closure halted due to inclement weather Major Southwest Freeway closure halted due to inclement weather By ABC13 Staff

6.28.21  |  4:42 pm

Houston drivers have a bit of respite. Due to weather, the closure on the Chimney Rock exit from US-59/I-69 ...