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BurgerFi reopens restaurant in The Woodlands Town Center

Community Impact Newspaper - The Woodlands 10/18 1:00A Ben Thompson

Following a temporary closing earlier this year, the national fast-casual burger chain BurgerFi reopened its eatery Oct. 18 in The [...] The post BurgerFi reopens restaurant...

New Whataburger now open in Missouri City

Community Impact - Sugar Land|Missouri City 10/18 1:00A Claire Allbright

A new Whataburger location opened Oct. 7 at 5970 Hwy. 6, Missouri City, in the Target shopping center. The chain [...] The post New Whataburger now open in Missouri City...

The Jambalaya Shoppe to open its first Texas location in Pearland in November

Pearland | Friendswood – Community Impact Newspape 10/18 1:00A Haley Morrison

Louisiana-based eatery The Jambalaya Shoppe is planning on opening its first location outside of Louisiana at 12568 Broadway St., Ste. [...] The post The Jambalaya Shoppe to...

Rachael’s Hallmark Shop to open new Katy-area store

Community Impact Newspaper - Katy Local News 10/18 1:00A Jen Para

A new location of Rachael’s Hallmark Shop plans to open mid-October inside the Grand Morton Town Center at 2850 W. [...] The post Rachael’s Hallmark Shop to open new Katy-area...

Young cancer fighter dreams of meeting Jose Altuve

abc13.com (News) 10/17 10:33P Steve Campion

A little cancer patient turned honorary police officer says she's like her favorite Astros player: She's small and she carries power.

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National School Lunch Week At Texans Can Academies

Downtown Houston BubbleLife iReporter 10/14 3:08P Culver Public Relations

October 14-18, 2019 is National School Lunch Week and is a time to remind students, parents and communities that a healthy lunch helps students learn, grow and achieve....

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Cole takes a bite out of the Big Apple

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 10/16 12:19P Brian Barefield

New York, NY- It was very “Cole” in the Bronx tonight as the Houston Astros (2-1) took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven ALCS after defeating the New York Yankees (1-2) by a...

Houston, New York brewers make World Series bet

Houston Chronicle (Life) 10/16 10:00A Maggie Gordon

Chris Juergen, head brewer at Karbach has entered into a bet with the folks at Blue Point Brewing in New York. Should the Astros win the ALCS, the brewmaster at Blue Point...

C. Baldwin Officially Opens its Doors, Honoring the Past and Welcoming the Future of Hospitality in...

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 10/15 12:18P Style Magazine Newswire

C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton delivers a special hotel experience in the heart of Houston's financial district.

'Wicked' Children's Museum of Houston gala raises $1.1 million downtown at the Corinthian

Houston Chronicle (Life) 10/15 11:03A Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle

Halloween-themed bash streams Astros game, raises seven-figures for Children's Museum of Houston

Houston Zoo celebrates South America's wetland, the Astros and $715,000 raised at conservation gala

Houston Chronicle (Life) 10/14 4:41P Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle

12th annual Wildlife Conservation Gala in the Museum District raises funds to save South American species including the giant armadillo and giant anteater

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Houston brewery will taunt Yankees on their home turf if Astros win

Houston Chronicle (Food) 10/16 10:00A Maggie Gordon

Chris Juergen, head brewer at Karbach has entered into a bet with the folks at Blue Point Brewing in New York. Should the Astros win the ALCS, the brewmaster at Blue Point...

Superstar Chef Chris Cosentino Debuts His Stunning New Italian Restaurant Rosalie

Eater Houston 10/15 6:56A Amy McCarthy

Blue crab manicotti | Julie Soefer for Rosalie Get ready to feast on classic Italian dishes in a ridiculously chic space One of the year’s most anticipated restaurants , superstar California chef...

Where to Splurge on a Seriously Decadent Meal in Houston

Eater Houston 10/11 4:42A Nadia Gire

Mastro’s/Facebook Fancy steaks, sophisticated sushi, and more dinners worth the price tag Houston has no shortage of excellent cheap eats, but sometimes the occasion calls for a meal that touts an...

A Coffee Robot Is Coming to Houston’s New Whole Foods

Eater Houston 10/8 8:46A Tierney Plumb

Briggo Coffee Haus will open its inaugural U.S. grocery store setup in Houston. | Whole Foods [official photo] Briggo Coffee Haus makes its stateside grocery store debut next month Briggo Coffee...

Mala Sichuan Makes the ‘Difficult Decision’ to Close Up Shop at Finn Hall

Eater Houston 10/7 4:35A Adele Chapin

Mala Sichuan/Facebook Plus, more Space City dining intel Welcome to AM Intel, a (mostly) daily round-up of Houston’s hottest bits of dining intel. Trying to stay on top of Space City’s endlessly...

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The Galleria Announces Retailer Updates

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 10/15 12:59P Style Magazine Newswire

Simon, a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, is pleased to announce 7 new openings at The Galleria. The...

Macy s First Colony Celebrates Diwali

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 10/14 6:40A Style Magazine Newswire

Join Macy’s First Colony for a celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Light that marks the victory of light over darkness, at a special in-store event. On Saturday, October 19...

Black-Owned Beauty Slayer Spices Up Houston With Her Sultry Cosmetics Line

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 10/8 7:00P Keandra Ke Ke Scott Tatum

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Greinke says he didn't hear taunts, Astros quiet Yanks crowd

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 10/17 9:07P By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball

NEW YORK (AP) — Sounds as though Zack Greinke got an earful at Yankee Stadium while warming up in the bullpen.

Astros power past Yanks for 3-1 ALCS lead, Verlander up next

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 10/17 6:41P By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — George Springer and Carlos Correa each hit three-run homers and the Houston Astros got another wild ace off the hook to beat the sloppy New York Yankees 8-3...

Sabathia, Yanks come apart as Astros push them to brink

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 10/17 6:37P By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Write

NEW YORK (AP) — CC Sabathia threw a cutter to George Springer and grimaced, then covered his face with his glove as he walked to the dugout after what was likely the final...

Hinch blows whistle, calls sign stealing suspicions 'a joke'

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 10/17 2:54P By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball

NEW YORK (AP) — Astros manager AJ Hinch blew his own whistle Thursday on sign stealing and pitch tipping: He's had enough of allegations about Houston hitters going out of...