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Texas Book Festival returns with hybrid event for 2021

Chef Richard Sandoval Will Soon Debut a Latin American Steakhouse in Downtown Houston

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Astros announce maximum capacity at Minute Maid Park

abc13.com (News) 5/17 6:55P KTRK

Plus, the team says they will no longer require masks at the ball park for fans who have been fully vaccinated.

Homeless man charged with attack on woman after Astros game at Minute Maid Park

abc13.com (News) 5/17 6:55P Tom Abrahams

Police say the family was walking back to their car when the 23-year-old man attacked a wife and mother. Now, it's sparking a big concern.

Jersey Village native to lead Air Force's Thunderbirds; H-E-B makes curbside services free and more...

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Read the latest business and community news from the Greater Houston area.

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See the latest trends on COVID-19 in Harris County.

Crunch Fitness to open first Fort Bend County location this fall

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 5/17 11:27A cshoop@communityimpact.com (Clai

The new facility is anticipated to open Oct. 1 in the First Colony Commons shopping center in Sugar Land.

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Nine HISD students win national Scholastic Art and Writing gold medals

Houston ISD (News) 5/12 10:32A HISD Communications

A record nine Houston Independent School District students from six campuses won prestigious national gold medals in the 2020 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. This is the...

Davis Falcons, MacArthur Generals reach Class 6A baseball playoffs

Aldineisd.org 5/5 5:52A Mike Keeney

The Davis High Falcons and MacArthur High Generals have qualified for the Class 6A State Baseball Playoffs. The Falcons, under the direction of head coach Jason Crawford, won...

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Texas Book Festival returns with hybrid event for 2021

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/17 8:07A Chantal Rice

After the success of its extended and first-ever virtual event in 2020 amid the height of the pandemic, the Texas Book Festival is cracking the spine on its 26th annual fall festival: a hybrid event...

Houston harpsichordist stars in 'An Intalian Walks Into a French Bar'

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 5/17 2:55A Stephanie Patrick

Houston's own Molly Hammond is the star performer of Lumedia Musicworks' “An Italian Walks Into a French Bar,” currently playing on the music ensemble's website until 11:59...

Houston's hottest new entertainment destination rocks out downtown

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/14 11:15A Craig D. Lindsey

Come this fall, downtown Houston will have yet another venue open for people to finally have some post-pandemic fun. Live Nation has revealed the first details of The Terminal, a 5,000-capacity live...

Historic Houston hotel ranks in Top 10 of 'Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Hotel'

Houston Chronicle (Life) 5/14 11:05A ShaCamree Gowdy

The Lancaster Hotel in downtown Houston continues to wow visitors from around the U.S.

Updated Bracelet Stack

Dress Up Buttercup 5/14 8:01A dressupbuttercup@gmail.com

My bracelet stack has recently changed up with the seasons & I ve loved how it s looked. I ve switched up some of the bracelets with some easy beaded ones & incorporated more black & white! I ve liked...

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Prime Woodlands restaurant space swaps steaks for comfort food

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/17 11:55A Eric Sandler

The Woodlands Resort has transformed its fine dining steakhouse into a family friendly comfort food spot. Back Table Kitchen & Bar will replace Robard's Steakhouse in a prime location overlooking the...

Boutique Houston-owned winery uncorks new tasting room in The Heights

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/17 11:17A Eric Sandler

A prominent Houston couple has established a new venue to showcase their Argentinian winery. Sergio and Carolina Weitzman purchased the historic home at 447 Heights Boulevard to serve as a tasting...

Chef Richard Sandoval Will Soon Debut a Latin American Steakhouse in Downtown Houston

Eater Houston 5/17 7:58A Brittanie Shey

Sizzling steaks await at Toro Toro | Toro Toro/Facebook Toro Toro is set to arrive at the renovated Four Seasons Hotel later this year A chic new seafood and steak restaurant from the self-proclaimed...

Related: Downtown hotel fires up new steakhouse from famous Latin American chef Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars

Nashville hot chicken chain from L.A. to open 6 restaurants in Houston

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/14 6:40A Eric Sandler

A California-based restaurant is heating up Houston's hot chicken boom. Dave's Hot Chicken will open at least six Houston-area locations beginning this summer. The Los Angeles-based restaurant signed...

Houston chef couple's new 'canteen' pours into The Heights

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/13 8:15A Eric Sandler

One of this year's most eagerly anticipated restaurants has opened in The Heights. Da Gama Canteen has begun a quiet soft opening ahead of an official opening on Saturday, May 15. Named for Portuguese...

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Where to shop in Houston right now: 18 must-hit spots for Mom in May

Culturemap Houston Fashion 5/5 7:00A Julia Davila

This May we celebrate mother's and those who have taken on the role of a mother, graduates, and teachers. This month's shopping roundup is all about them and the gifts they deserve. Additionally, look...

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Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup against Athletics

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 5/17 9:07P By The Associated Press

Houston Astros (24-17, second in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (25-17, first in the AL West)

McCormick keys 4-run 8th, Astros beat Rangers 6-2

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 5/16 12:31P

HOUSTON (AP) — Chas McCormick had a two-run single as part of a four-run eighth, Lance McCullers Jr. threw six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros won their sixth...

Related: Four-run eighth sends Astros past Rangers, 6-2 Fort Bend Herald (Sports)

Houston's Altuve puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Rangers

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 5/15 9:08P By The Associated Press

Texas Rangers (18-23, fourth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (23-17, second in the AL West)

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Correa, Tucker lead Astros past Rangers 6-5

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 5/15 4:51P

HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa and Kyle Tucker each homered to help Luis Garcia earn his first career win as the Houston Astros held on to beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 on Saturday...

Maldonado homers, Greinke goes 7 as Astros rout Rangers 10-4

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 5/14 5:37P

HOUSTON (AP) — Martín Maldonado homered and drove in three runs to back seven solid innings from Zack Greinke, and the Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 10-4 on Friday...