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Harris County hires new election administrator

Houston Chron.com 7/6 5:05P

Tatum will succeed Isabel Longoria, who resigned on July 1.

President Biden reassures Brittney Griner's wife he is working on releasing the WNBA star from...

Houston Chron.com 7/6 3:01P Ariana Garcia

President Biden is also working to release other U.S. nationals who are considered wrongfully detained in Russia, the White House said.

Uvalde officer asked permission to shoot gunman outside school but got no answer, report finds

Houston Chron.com 7/6 2:22P ERIC NEUGEBOREN, The Texas Tribu

The report by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center says authorities missed opportunities to stop the gunman before he killed 19 students and two...

Texas fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong may have had plastic surgery to alter appearance in Costa Rica

Houston Chron.com 7/6 2:05P Katie Dowd, Andrew Chamings

Kaitlin Armstrong dramatically altered her appearance while on the run from the U.S. Marshals Service.

Rystad Energy: Long-term stock performance better for oil and gas companies prioritizing ESG

Houston Biz Journal 7/6 12:10P Chris Mathews

Companies in nearly every sector have been putting money into environmental, social and governance efforts in recent years. Now, a new report finds that embracing ESG has...

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Buzzy national bourbon tour pours into Houston for spirited weekend

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 7/6 11:42A Craig D. Lindsey

This weekend, Black Bourbon Society (BBS) -- an all-inclusive organization that welcome those who enjoy premium libations and America's native spirit -- will be in town to get everyone in a sipping,...

Houston’s Premiere Bridal Show Returns for 38th Biannual Bridal Extravaganza Show

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 7/6 9:14A Style Magazine Newswire

The Bridal Extravaganza Show, the largest bridal planning showcase in the U.S., will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center with the most fashion shows ever, cakes,...

Comicpalooza brings celebs, comics, and more back to Houston

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 7/6 9:05A CultureMap Create

If you're a fan of pop culture, chances are that Comicpalooza has at least one reason for you to be freaking out right now. This unique event, owned by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors...

Five Minutes With Houston’s Popular Tween Model, Actor Natalie Mull

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 7/6 8:57A Emily Hord

Natalie Mull, 11, is a top model who helped launch Houston-based Francesca’s boutique clothing line for tweens called, “Franki for Girls.” Even though she loves to model, Natalie also enjoys being on...

Houston's hottest theater openings spotlight Mean Girl summer and more

Culturemap Houston Arts 7/6 8:15A Tarra Gaines

As the days heat up, we're ready for nights of the coolest live theater. From Shakespeare to beloved musicals to comic twisty mysteries, Houston theater companies offer some of their breeziest shows...

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2 Houston steakhouses score Wine Spectator's most prestigious award

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 7/6 10:15A Eric Sandler

Two of Houston's most prominent steakhouses are among the country's best restaurants for drinking. Wine Spectator has once again recognized the offerings at both locations of Pappas Bros. Steakhouse...

Neighborhood favorite Montrose sports bar announces last call

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 7/6 6:03A Eric Sandler

A Montrose sports bar has issued its last call. Revelry on Richmond will close on July 31. Revelry owner Ted Baker has decided not to renew his lease on the bar's space at 1613 Richmond Ave. Instead,...

New Second Ward grocery store invigorates food-insecure neighborhood

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 7/5 12:10P Eric Sandler

Food-obsessed Houstonians may be flocking to Cafe Louie in the Second Ward for pastries and sandwiches, but the new restaurant isn't the only new arrival make life better for area residents. Its...

Nostalgic new bakery sweetens up Houston with Southern-inspired treats

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 7/5 8:40A Eric Sandler

Houston restaurant insiders know Emily Durham and Ashley Rosenfeld for their day jobs as a commercial real estate broker and the principal of A La Carte Food Service Consulting Group, respectively,...

Top Houston Cookbook Authors Featured at Heights Association Event

Houston Food Finder 7/5 8:18A Phaedra Cook

On Monday, July 11, join Houston Food Finder associate editor/ Edible Houston editor David Leftwich and Houston Food Finder editor and publisher Phaedra Cook as they host several local cookbook...

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Kim Kardashian walks Balenciaga show at Paris Couture Fashion Week

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 7/6 11:40A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

While the world is seemingly one big runway for Kim Kardashian, today saw her stepping onto an actual catwalk at Balenciaga's latest show during Paris Haute Couture Week.

Honeymoon Outfit Ideas

Color and Chic 7/5 8:55A Quincy

I will forever be daydreaming about our Italian honeymoon! It was the most incredible two weeks of my life. While you can see exactly what I wore here and here , I also wanted to pull together some...

Nordstrom Sale 2022

Dress Up Buttercup 7/5 6:12A dressupbuttercup@gmail.com

Once the fun of the 4th of July dies down, you can almost always count on the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale being right around the corner! This annual event is Nordstrom s biggest sale of the year where...

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Reagan Bregman breaks barriers with addition to her athleisure line

Culturemap Houston Fashion 7/2 3:00A Steven Devadanam

Since launching her ethically and sustainably minded athleisure brand Exiza last year, Reagan Bregman has quickly generated a healthy fan following and social media buzz for her brand's stylish-chic...

Savvy new app helps Galleria shoppers take stock and avoid headaches

Culturemap Houston Fashion 7/1 7:47A Steven Devadanam

The age-old phenomenon of driving to and parking at The Galleria -- only to find that the desired item isn't available -- may soon be a thing of the past. Galleria shoppers can now utilize Simon...

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Astros host the Royals, aim to extend home win streak

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 7/5 9:01P By The Associated Press

The Houston Astros host the Kansas City Royals trying to extend a nine-game home winning streak.

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Alvarez makes big throw, hits 25th homer, Astros top Royals

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 7/5 6:31P By KRISTIE RIEKEN - AP Sports Wr

Yordan Alvarez threw out Hunter Dozier at the plate from just short of the warning track in left field to preserve a two-run, eighth-inning lead, then hit his 25th homer as...

Related: Alvarez's 9th-inning HR lifts Astros 7-6 win over Royals Fort Bend Herald (Sports)

LEADING OFF: Ohtani excelling on mound, Javier an Astros ace

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 7/5 2:21P By The Associated Press

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani takes a scoreless streak of 21 2/3 innings to the mound when he starts at Miami on Wednesday night. Ohtani is 7-4 with a 2.63 ERA. He has won...

Ken Hoffman on America's hot dog-eating champ's bizarre holiday win

Culturemap Houston Sports 7/5 1:45P Ken Hoffman

You were impressed by Tiger Woods playing 18 playoff holes on a broken leg to win the 2008 U.S. Open? How about Muhammad Ali fighting 11 rounds with a broken jaw against Ken Norton in 1973? Kirk...

Lopez leads Royals against the Astros after 4-hit performance

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 7/3 9:02P By The Associated Press

The Kansas City Royals play the Houston Astros after Nicky Lopez had four hits on Sunday in a 7-4 win over the Tigers.

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How do Houston agents receive real estate training?

Houston Agent Magazine 7/6 10:11A Houston Agent

What did you expect when you were a new agent? Once you were licensed, did you feel prepared? We want to hear from you! The post How do Houston agents receive real estate...

Showing activity drifts toward 2020 levels

Houston Agent Magazine 7/6 9:46A Emily Mack

A new report from ShowingTime reveals a continued drop in home showings nationwide: During May, buyer traffic decreased 18.2% year over year. Just 35 markets recorded a double-digit number of showings...

Houston home price growth exceeds 17% in May, deceleration on the horizon

Houston Agent Magazine 7/6 5:23A Lindsey Wells

Steeper mortgage rates and priced-out buyers paved the way to a slightly cooler housing market in Houston and other major cities this spring, hinting that the booming...

HAR report shows surge in new Houston listings

Houston Agent Magazine 7/6 3:56A Lindsey Wells

The volume of new listings across Greater Houston shifted positively in June, offering hope to aspiring buyers looking to take advantage of Houston’s replenishing housing...

31227 Baker Lake Drive

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 7/6 11:04A Health Fitness Revolution

Hot, iced, with milk or bold, drinking coffee is a staple of most of our diets. We drink coffee to jump-start our mornings and use it as a platform for social outings at local and big business cafes....

Samir Becic Gears Up for Part 2 of Extreme Fitness Challenge

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 7/6 10:39A Health Fitness Revolution

Today, Houston s Official Fitness Czar Samir Becic announced the next step in his extreme fitness challenges: walking 3 miles while wearing a 200 lbs weight vest. After...

Amazon partners with Grubhub to offer Prime customers meal delivery perks

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 7/6 10:19A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Amazon Prime members in the United States can now get free meal deliveries through Grubhub as part of a growing business partnership between the two companies.

WHO to consider again whether monkeypox outbreak is public health emergency of international...

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 7/6 9:53A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

As monkeypox cases continue to rise globally, the World Health Organization plans to reassess whether the outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international...

FDA allows licensed pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer s Paxlovid under certain conditions

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 7/6 9:51A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

The US Food and Drug Administration revised the emergency use authorization for Pfizer's Covid-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, on Wednesday to allow state-licensed...

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