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Fort Bend County unveils new COVID-19 registration process; Krab Kingz Seafood coming to Humble and...

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Montgomery unveils Safe Exchange Zone; sports bar, cafe both open in Webster and more Houston-area...

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Houston Astros without 8 pitchers due to COVID-19 protocols

abc13.com (News) 3/5 12:14P ESPN

Team officials did not immediately say whether any of the pitchers tested positive for the coronavirus.

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ERCOT board developing new emergency response measures, managing financial fallout from winter...

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 3/5 10:58A

An emergency meeting of an ERCOT advisory committee made up of independent advisers was convened March 5 after the resignations of several board and of ERCOT CEO Bill...

Kinghaven Counseling Group to begin providing care out of new Sugar Land location

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 3/5 10:25A cshoop@communityimpact.com (Clai

The business is staffed with licensed therapists and offers a variety of counseling programs.

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Davis Falcons advance to area round of Class 6A basketball playoffs

Aldineisd.org 2/24 2:13A Mike Keeney

The Davis High Falcons have advanced to the area round of the Class 6A state basketball playoffs. The Falcons, under the direction of head coach Christopher Packer, defeated...

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Coming 2 America offers fun nostalgia trip but little else

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 3/5 11:30A Alex Bentley

The nostalgia for everything related to the 1980s has been in high gear in recent years, popping up in everything from Netflix's Stranger Things, Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One, and reboots of...

Head to Galveston This Spring Break for Coastal Distancing Fun on the Beach, Historic Attractions

The Katy News (Arts/Entertainment) 3/5 5:55A Sheryl Birch

Galveston Beach Parks Open March 13, Attractions Open Daily for Spring Break Spring break is right around the corner which means it’s time to celebrate spring with some “coastal distancing” fun at the...

8 best Houston plays and performances to stream and catch in March

Culturemap Houston Arts 3/5 3:37A Tarra Gaines

We've got a live one this month. Live, in-person, outdoor theater that is, thanks to Society for the Performing Arts. For some of our other favorite theater companies the drama, comedy, and music...

DIY Swirl Paintings

Dress Up Buttercup 3/4 11:43A dressupbuttercup@gmail.com

Shared the details of my living room the other day & found some similars that will give you the same look. I had some help with the interiors so a lot of the pieces aren t available but if you want to...

Here are the top 8 things to do in Houston this weekend

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 3/4 12:00A Craig D. Lindsey

As we all know, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lifted the mask mandate and said that the state is "100 percent open." Understandably, many will proceed with caution. Fortunately, this weekend offers a mix of...

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Houston chef gets the spotlight on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 3/5 11:00A Steven Devadanam

As Houston powers through after Winter Storm Uri, some deserving locals are getting some national recognition. To that end, a Houston chef who has worked tirelessly to feed the community will be...

Rising star chef teams up with Houston's most intimate Japanese eatery

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 3/5 10:22A Eric Sandler

One of 2021's most exciting new restaurants has added even more culinary firepower to its lineup. Chef Niki Vongthong has joined the team at Hidden Omakase. A veteran of restaurants such as Uchi and...

Downtown Houston's bustling taqueria serves up 2 new locations

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 3/5 7:56A Eric Sandler

Mexico City-style street tacos are coming to Midtown and Oak Forest. Downtown taqueria La Calle will add two new locations in 2021, owner Ramon Soriano Tomka tells CultureMap. Later this spring, La...

Behind Torchy's taco explosion, plus Ben Berg's hot Heights takeover

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 3/4 7:20A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Scott Hudler, chief marketing officer for Torchy's Tacos, joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss the Austin-based restaurant's explosive...

Houston’s Israeli steakhouse spins off new bakery in Rice Village

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 3/4 5:45A Eric Sandler

The team behind the best restaurant bread program in Houston will open a new bakery to expand its offerings. Badolina Bakery & Cafe will open this spring in Rice Village. The establishment will serve...

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Charming Charlie announces return to Houston area with 2 locations

Culturemap Houston Fashion 3/5 9:31A Steven Devadanam

Houston fans of glittery baubles and beads and reasonably priced womenswear: rejoice. A cherished and home-grown retailer is making a charming return. Charming Charlie announced the opening of 14 new...

Where to shop in Houston right now: 14 must-hit spots for March

Culturemap Houston Fashion 3/4 6:40A Julia Davila

As March marks roughly one year since the nation started shutting down due to the pandemic -- and as the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out -- retailers in Houston are slowly hosting in-person and in-store...

Houston's Project Runway champ sets up stylish new shop in The Heights

Culturemap Houston Fashion 2/25 7:02A Julia Davila

The winner of Project Runway Season 2, Chloe Dao, is opening a mini design studio in Houston's M-K-T Heights. Houstonians can expect to shop a curated selection of cocktail and eveningwear as well as...

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Astros minus 8 pitchers because of coronavirus protocols

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 3/5 7:34A

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Astros are minus eight pitchers because of COVID-19 protocols, but general manager James Click said there were no plans to pause...

Astros pitcher Framber Valdéz breaks finger in spring debut

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 3/3 7:06A

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdéz has a fractured left ring finger, an injury that could deal another blow to the team's banged-up...

5 reasons why J.J. Watt left Houston and headed west to sunnier skies

Culturemap Houston Sports 3/1 8:47A Ken Hoffman

ICYMI: J.J. Watt is heading to Phoenix and the Arizona Cardinals to continue, possibly finish his career. Smart move, climate-wise and otherwise. Football is primarily a September to December sport,...

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Experience a gracious lifestyle at these River Oaks apartment homes

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 3/4 5:00A CultureMap Create

Looking for a River Oaks address while still enjoying the ease of townhome or apartment living? Then it's time to consider Novel River Oaks by Crescent Communities. The new mixed-use community has...

Zillow reveals key opportunity for Houston's first-time homebuyers

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 3/4 3:27A Arden Ward

With home sales hitting record levels, finding your first home in Houston's hot market is challenging. But a new analysis from Zillow identifies a key area of real estate that could afford big...

Houston Realtor sings praises of Greater Eastwood's past and future

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 3/3 6:20A CultureMap Create

When Jonathan Williamson first moved to Greater Eastwood, he had a feeling that the neighborhood would eventually grow in popularity. And indeed it has, becoming a haven for community-minded folks and...

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