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Kevin Hart's tequila party and our Charlie Robison remembrance lead week's top stories

Kevin Hart, Gran Coramino

Kevin Hart signed bottles at Spec's.

Photo courtesy of Gran Coramino

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

1. Kevin Hart invites Houstonians to his tequila bottle signing event in Midtown. The actor and comedian dropped by Spec's this week for a special event.

2. Remembering Charlie Robison: Houston-born country music giant passes away at 59. He stands tall, literally and figuratively, as a Texas rebel who traded national country music sheen for staying true to his Texas roots, editor Steven Devadanam notes.

Charlie Robison Houston-born Robison passed away on September 10 in San Antonio. Photo via CharlieRobison.com

3. Foo Fighters get ready to rock Houston with just-announced fall tour date. Of course, tickets sold out almost immediately.

4. Home of the Aggies revels in top-10 spot on new fastest-growing U.S. college towns list. Its population has nearly doubled since 2000.

5. 3 Houston golf courses score best in the state title by Texas Monthly. They're among the most unique, reasonably priced, and accessible golf courses in Texas.

Enron? Really?

Mysterious Enron website sparks rumors of Houston company's comeback

Photo by James Nielsen/Getty Images

Despite the website, the energy company most likely isn't making a comeback.

Is one of American history's most famous corporate downfalls getting a second chance at life?

On Dec. 2, 2001, exactly 23 years ago, Enron declared bankruptcy.

Within hours, one of America's most exciting energy companies crumpled under its own weight. More than 25,000 lost their jobs and pensions immediately.

Houston's TV screens were filled with images of workers leaving 1400 Smith, the company's headquarters, with boxes and bewildered looks.

But now, Enron is back again.

On Monday, the new Enron launched its website, paid for a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle, published at least two billboards, and produced a gauzy promotional video touting the company.

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