Links we love today

Olympic GIFs, M. Ward's iPod, tiny people for your fingers and more

Here are the links we loved today:

Relive Gabby Douglas's Olympic win in GIFs.

New TLC series Breaking Amishexplores the life of an ex-Mennonite in New York.

What's on M. Ward's iPod?

Take advantage of the waning days of summer with these watermelon drink recipes.

Next up in nail trends: Tiny people on your digits.

Conor Oberst's Desaparecidos have released a new song, skewering Arizona lawman Joe Arpaio.

Sorry, punks, the iconic CBGB club is being turned into a Patagonia store.

We're ready to invest in a portable whiteboard you can fold like origami.

M. Night Shyamalan is working on a pilot for the SyFy network.

A new jam from Daytona, which features alumni of Austin rock band Harlem:

Here's a quick preview of Ricky Gervais's new show, "Learn English with Ricky Gervais," also starring Karl Pilkington:

Say hello to Zach Anner's new web show:

New from Grizzly Bear, "Yet Again":

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This Week's Hot Headlines

New Memorial City development leads Houston's top 5 stories this week

Courtesy of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

Greenside will feature a one-acre greenspace.

Editor's note:It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. The top Houston news includes a family-friendly Memorial City development, a Montrose pizzeria closure, and a stylish new lounge for Upper Kirby. Get the details below, and find fun stuff do in town this weekend here.

1. New development with 1-acre green space coming to Memorial City area. The rapidly growing area will soon be home to Greenside, boasting a mix of restaurant, retail, and other family-friendly businesses, designed by the Michael Hsu Office of Architecture.

2. Creative Montrose pizzeria will shutter after only a year-and-a-half. ElRo Pizza & Crudo will close at the end of the year, due to a steady decline in business.

3. Stylish new lounge shakes up Houston with art-inspired drinks and caviar. Cheers to this new nightlife spot, which is now open in Upper Kirby.

Sante cocktail lounge Sante's Garden Room is decorated with two olive trees. Photo by Chris Furia

4. These are the 6 most affordable ZIP codes for Houston renters. One of these ZIPs is also among the 10 most affordable in the U.S.

5. 15 Houston restaurants crafting nostalgic and decadent ice cream sundaes. The classic ice cream sundae is having a moment, and these restaurants are serving up decadent versions.

Links we love today

Olympic GIFs, M. Ward's iPod, tiny people for your fingers and more

Stylish new lounge shakes up Houston with art-inspired drinks and caviar

These are the 6 most affordable ZIP codes for Houston renters

Veteran chef opens affordable new Thai restaurant in West Houston

This Week's Hot Headlines

New Memorial City development leads Houston's top 5 stories this week