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Rittenhouse seeks return of gun used during Kenosha protest

Houston Chron.com 1/20 5:04P

The Illinois man acquitted of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during street protests in Kenosha in 2020, is seeking the return of the gun and other property that...

Supreme Court won't speed challenge to Texas abortion limits

Houston Chron.com 1/20 4:51P

In the latest setback for abortion rights in Texas, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to speed up the ongoing court case over the state's ban on most abortions.

Fired police chief Art Acevedo sues city of Miami, commissioners

Houston Chron.com 1/20 2:06P By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Associat

The embattled former police chief of Miami is suing his former employer and city commissioners, saying his public firing three months ago was in retaliation for him speaking...

Sugar Land City Council OKs two new fire trucks

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 1/20 12:40P laebi@communityimpact.com (Laura

Sugar Land City Council approved the purchase of two new fire engines at its Jan. 18 meeting.

Houston Dynamo, Dash strike multiyear sports betting agreement with Fubo Gaming

Houston Biz Journal 1/20 12:29P Chris Mathews

Fubo Gaming is betting on sports betting in the Texas market through its longterm partnership with the Houston Dynamo FC.

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Aldine ISD is Hosting a Teacher and Substitute Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, March 5

Aldineisd.org 1/14 10:20A Leticia Fehling

The school district will host a job fair for potential teachers and substitute teachers on Saturday, March 5. The fair will be at Davis High School (12525 Ella Blvd.• Houston,...

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Young super-soloists compete in annual Houston Grand Opera showcase

Culturemap Houston Arts 1/20 10:46A Steven Devadanam

Fans of opera and local talent will no doubt delight in Houston Grand Opera's Concert of the Arias, which presents its 34th annual showcase on Friday, January 21. Known as the Eleanor McCollum...

Texas doctor dives into Shark Tank with device that stops hiccups

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/20 6:44A Chantal Rice

Humans are weird. Take, as a perfect example, the phenomenon of hiccups -- the sudden and involuntary spasm of the diaphragm muscle between regular breaths. All humans experience them, and so do other...

Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/20 12:00A Craig D. Lindsey

This weekend brings a host of artful events for those so inclined. Look for an exhibition opening centering on an epic war movie, a showcase of young artists, and a merging of wellness and art....

Acclaimed Aspen art gallery blooms with new Upper Kirby studio

Culturemap Houston Arts 1/19 9:48A Steven Devadanam

Houstonians who frequently travel to Aspen, Colorado will no doubt be familiar with Christopher Martin. The celebrated painter and gallerist boasts a popular presence in Aspen and Dallas's Design...

Houston arts nonprofit unveils pop-up auction in lieu of annual gala

Culturemap Houston Arts 1/18 9:00A Steven Devadanam

According to figures by locals who study this sort of thing, galas account for some 15 to 20 percent of Houston nonprofits' revenue. So it's understandable that groups having to pivot during COVID are...

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Clever Montrose cooking school nurtures newbie Houston chefs

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/20 9:45A Eric Sandler

A new business wants to help Houstonians improve their skills in the kitchen. The Cookery opens in Montrose next Friday, January 28 at 901 Rhode Pl. Houston's location joins the original Cookery in...

Rice Village's non-alcoholic drink shop, plus Chris Shepherd's burgers

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/20 7:21A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Danny Frounfelker joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss Sipple, his shop in Rice Village that sells non-alcoholic wine, beer, and...

2 Texas chains cruise onto list of country’s best drive-thrus

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/20 3:37A Chantal Rice

The rest of the U.S. is quickly catching on to some fast-food addictions most Texans have been noshing for years, with one automotive-focused media site driving some national praise for two beloved...

Where to eat in Houston: 9 fresh restaurants to sample in the new year

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/18 10:47A Eric Sandler

Even by the usual standards of Houston's bustling restaurant scene, the past couple of months have been a busy time for new openings. Successful operators have debuted several promising concepts that...

2 popular Texas burger brands team up to create beefy new powerhouse

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/18 4:21A Eric Sandler

Austin-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar has acquired Bryan-based Grub Burger Bar to form a new company that unites two of Texas's most prominent better burger joints. Terms of the deal were not disclosed....

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Hip Texas bootmaker corrals $56 million to fuel national growth

Culturemap Houston Fashion 1/19 8:35A John Egan

With a fresh investment of $56 million, Austin-based bootmaker Tecovas is kicking its national expansion into a higher gear. The company, which specializes in high-quality, high-end Western footwear,...

Fashion icon André Leon Talley is dead at age 73

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 1/19 8:12A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

André Leon Talley, the former longtime creative director for Vogue and a fashion icon in his own right, has died at age 73, according to a statement on his official Instagram...

Here's The Top 10 Trends To Look Forward To In 2022

Houstonia Magazine (Style & Trends) 1/18 12:49P Danielle Wright

From Converse, Homage Year and DYI, these brands are pushing fashion forward.

Winter Closet & Home Refresh

Dress Up Buttercup 1/18 9:55A dressupbuttercup@gmail.com

Once the middle of January rolls around and we ve gotten through the holidays, I start to get antsy and craving a little change–already purged and started reorganizing my closet, cleaned the car out,...

Black Designer Launches Luxury Handbag and Accessories Line

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 1/18 3:33A Style Magazine Newswire

Meet Ndidi Obi, founder and CEO of a refreshing new Black-owned, luxury brand called Ndidi Obi USA Inc. that poised to take us to the next level in fashion. Utilizing a...

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Consumer Federation of America: ‘Uncouple buyer, seller agent commissions’

Houston Agent Magazine 1/20 10:07A Liz Hughes

The ongoing commission battle has a recent report calling for some major changes in how commission rates are determined, but is that the right choice? How much commission...

Texas No. 2 state to own a ‘tiny home’

Houston Agent Magazine 1/20 9:48A Emily Mack

The financial service provider IPX1031 has conducted a study to determine the overall best states in which to own a tiny home. As the hot housing market grows more...

Existing-home sales slide in December while prices continue to climb

Houston Agent Magazine 1/20 9:23A John Yellig

Existing-home sales declined in December after three months of increases , while the median sales price rose, marking 118 consecutive months of gains, the longest streak on record, the National...

Elegant French-style home graces market in Tanglewood at $3.5 million

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 1/20 5:44A Holly Beretto

Imagine the convenience and upscale living of the Galleria blended with the suburban retreat of Tanglewood. That's 5614 Cedar Creek Drive, a 7,599-square foot retreat currently on offer for just under...

New listings, closings, showings drop in Houston area in second week of 2022 compared to 2021

Houston Agent Magazine 1/20 5:30A Patrick Regan

Activity dipped in the Houston housing market during the second week of the year compared to the same week in 2021, the Houston Association of REALTORS ® weekly snapshot...

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