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cha-ching-fil-a

Hoffman reveals the fast-food brand not struggling to stock workers Hoffman reveals the fast-food brand not struggling to stock workers By Ken Hoffman

8.23.21  |  1:05 pm

It’s no secret that fast-food restaurants across the country are struggling to hire competent employees. Look around: Every burger ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Rice's rise to top of Texas rankings leads Houston's top 5 stories Rice's rise to top of Texas rankings leads Houston's top 5 stories By Eric Sandler

8.21.21  |  12:00 pm

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

Adoptable Pet

You can adopt this happy husky boy for only $25 at Houston SPCA You can adopt this happy husky boy for only $25 at Houston SPCA

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8.20.21  |  2:00 pm

Puppies are popular, but have you ever considered all the benefits of adopting a senior dog? Older means calmer and ...

be prepared to stop

Prepare for major weekend closure at 610 West Loop + Southwest Freeway Prepare for major weekend closure at 610 West Loop + Southwest Freeway By Steven Devadanam

8.19.21  |  11:50 am

Local drivers hoping to trek around the Loop this weekend may want to reconsider those plans. The Southwest Freeway will ...

owls soar again

Houston university declared No. 7 in the U.S. and best in Texas Houston university declared No. 7 in the U.S. and best in Texas By Steven Devadanam

8.18.21  |  9:40 am

Houston’s acclaimed and much ballyhooed “Ivy League of the South” bastion of higher learning has once again secured serious ...

aboott tests positive

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID + receives treatment Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID + receives treatment By Steven Devadanam

8.17.21  |  4:38 pm

Despite being fully vaccinated, ​​Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for the COVID-19 virus on Tuesday, August 17. Abbott has ...

cash for vax

Harris County offers $100 cash for residents in need of COVID vaccine Harris County offers $100 cash for residents in need of COVID vaccine By Steven Devadanam

8.17.21  |  3:23 pm

With COVID cases in Texas on the rise, Harris County has taken an aggressive approach to encourage residents to get ...

behind the music

Hoffman uncovers the surprising story behind the Jason Isbell drama Hoffman uncovers the surprising story behind the Jason Isbell drama By Ken Hoffman

8.16.21  |  2:25 pm

Jason Isbell’s non-concert scheduled for the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion last week may go down as the most important ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Hoffman's big Jennifer Aniston COVID move leads week's top 5 stories Hoffman's big Jennifer Aniston COVID move leads week's top 5 stories By Eric Sandler

8.14.21  |  12:00 pm

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

all the newstonians

Houston boasts major population growth from 2010 to 2020, Census says Houston boasts major population growth from 2010 to 2020, Census says By John Egan

8.13.21  |  10:01 am

If the massive influx of Newstonians is any clue, the population of Greater Houston keeps exploding. New figures from the ...

Digging Deep

New report reveals how confusing ASPCA practices harm local SPCAs New report reveals how confusing ASPCA practices harm local SPCAs

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8.12.21  |  2:14 pm

If you've ever considered donating to your local SPCA only to confuse it with the ASPCA and think "whatever ...

introducing hotel saint augustine

Long-rumored boutique hotel checks into Montrose near Menil Collection Long-rumored boutique hotel checks into Montrose near Menil Collection By Steven Devadanam

8.12.21  |  1:33 pm

A long-rumored and highly anticipated boutique hotel is finally arriving in Montrose. After more than a decade of speculation, a ...

Charge!

Surprising share of Houstonians saddled with $10K in credit card debt Surprising share of Houstonians saddled with $10K in credit card debt By John Egan

8.12.21  |  11:40 am

You hear that noise, Houston? It’s the sound of your bank account screaming under the weight of the heavier ...

follow this friend

Hoffman follows Jennifer Aniston's lead on ditching the unvaccinated Hoffman follows Jennifer Aniston's lead on ditching the unvaccinated By Ken Hoffman

8.9.21  |  11:45 am

Two celebrity trends: One, I can get behind. The other, downwind is the last place you want to be. Jennifer ...

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston's only Frank Lloyd Wright home tops our most popular stories Houston's only Frank Lloyd Wright home tops our most popular stories By Eric Sandler

8.7.21  |  12:00 pm

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

prime treatment

Houston Amazon shoppers get a Prime boost with same-day delivery Houston Amazon shoppers get a Prime boost with same-day delivery By Steven Devadanam

8.6.21  |  1:45 pm

Whether it’s for fear of shopping in public or just plain convenience, using Amazon Prime just makes life easier ...

simone comes home

Olympic icon Simone Biles triumphantly returns home to Houston Olympic icon Simone Biles triumphantly returns home to Houston By Steven Devadanam

8.5.21  |  5:32 pm

Simone Biles returned home to Houston from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Thursday, August 5, following a brief stop ...

red alert

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo raises COVID-19 threat level to red Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo raises COVID-19 threat level to red By Steven Devadanam

8.5.21  |  1:49 pm

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo raised the county's COVID threat level Thursday, August 5 from orange "significant" to red ...

shop tax-free

Texas tax-free weekend returns with deals for back-to-school shopping Texas tax-free weekend returns with deals for back-to-school shopping By Steven Devadanam

8.5.21  |  11:08 am

As busy, back-to-school families are well aware, Texas’ sales tax-free holiday weekend is around the corner. That means sales tax ...

$65 million deal

Shuttered downtown luxe hotel sells for $65 million to national group Shuttered downtown luxe hotel sells for $65 million to national group By Eric Sandler

8.5.21  |  9:52 am

Downtown's Hotel Alessandra has a new owner. Host Hotels & Resorts acquired the 20-story, 223-room hotel for $65 million, the ...