this week's hot headlines
Shaquille O'Neal's big Heights restaurant announcement leads week's top stories
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Big Chicken is opening near the Heights.
Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week.
1. Shaquille O'Neal announces big new chicken restaurant location near the Heights. Houston's third Big Chicken is scheduled to open in early 2024.
2. Exciting new classic American eatery from veteran restaurateur elevates Museum District dining. “Above everything, I want to give this neighborhood a solid, badass neighborhood restaurant,” the owner tells CultureMap.
3. Texas university launches new $200 million space institute next to Johnson Space Center. Four astronauts will be among the faculty at the new facility.
4. Clever chef behind cool Houston Asian restaurants rolls out surprise new concept, plus hottest food news. Diners may not know Pak Tsui's name, but they know his restaurants.
5. Houston's 10 most expensive homes sold in July: Elegant estates, midcentury masterpieces, and more. The top spot went to a River Oaks home that was listed for $5.6 million.