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Texas Joins Florida Lawsuit Challenging COVID-19 Cruise Restrictions It Says Cost The State...

Houston Public Media 8/4 1:32P Paul DeBenedetto

The states are looking to reverse CDC guidance that grounded ships for a year and implemented lengthy regulations for their return.

Push to oust Cuomo gathers force as prosecutors eye him, too

Houston Chron.com 8/4 1:23P By MARINA VILLENEUVE, Associated

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York's legislative leaders signaled Wednesday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo could swiftly face an impeachment trial if he doesn't resign, while a growing...

Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George partners with non-profit to help raise awareness to human trafficking

Click 2 Houston 8/4 1:16P Ninfa Saavedra

Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the nonprofit organization Street Grace have partnered together to create the first Street Grace Youth Leadership Academy chapter in Fort...

Safety precautions being taken by different school districts across the Greater Houston area

Click 2 Houston 8/4 1:10P Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, which has some districts and universities evaluating their safety precautions. Others have said they will not be following any special...

Related: Here are the start dates for Houston-area school districts Click 2 Houston

Understanding COVID-19 And Vaccines As Delta Variants Rate Rise

Houston Public Media 8/4 12:48P Brenda Valdivia

Medical experts are here to discuss more of the latest COVID issues as we cope with the fourth wave and the Delta variant.

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University Of Kansas Announces Spring 2021 Honor Roll

The Katy News (Education) 7/30 3:49A Sheryl Birch

More than 6,500 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2021 semester. The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the...

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RodeoHouston kicks off chance for limited season tickets for 2022

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/3 11:52A Steven Devadanam

Rodeo fans, take note: A chance to score season tickets for next year's highly anticipated event is underway. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has opened a chance for 2022 season tickets. The...

Snag a Cezanne or Van Gogh in Texas tycoon's $200M art auction

Culturemap Houston Arts 8/3 9:27A Stephanie Allmon Merry

A collection of Impressionist masterpiece artworks from late Dallas businessman and philanthropist Edwin L. Cox is expected to fetch more than $200 million at auction through Christie's this fall. The...

These are the 11 best concerts to catch in Houston in August

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/3 8:15A Johnston Farrow

A sense of normalcy returned to the Houston music scene in July as vaccination rates rose, infection rates fell, and promoters announced tours. But, the collective desire to get back to shows might be...

8 Reasons Your Dog Wants To Visit Houston

Visit Houston TX 8/3 2:00A

We all need a little vacay from the daily perils of life now and then work, school, bills but that doesn t mean we want to take a break from man s best friend. On the contrary, statistics show that...

Houston Symphony casts spellbinding Harry Potter concert + screening

Culturemap Houston Arts 8/2 12:55P Steven Devadanam

Calling all Wizards, time to don your House Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin garb and mingle with some Muggles. Houston Symphony will present a special screening of Harry Potter and...

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Heights patio bar’s new whiskey program beats Facebook-buying blues

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/4 11:13A Eric Sandler

Morgan Weber wants to help a select group of Houstonians drink better bourbon. Towards that end, the proprietor of Eight Row Flint has established a whiskey locker program to share some of the bar's...

15 Houston Patios Perfect for Dining and Drinking Al Fresco

Eater Houston 8/4 7:13A Megha McSwain

The patio at Present Company | Present Company /Facebook Lounge in the sun with a cocktail and snacks at these outdoor dining destinations It’s officially patio season, y’all. After a year of being...

Much-Anticipated Houston Restaurant Loro Chooses an Executive Chef

Eater Houston 8/4 7:10A Brittanie Shey

Hai Hospitality has named longtime Houstonian Marcos Leal chef de cuisine of Loro. | Hai Hospitality Plus, the James Beard Awards will honor two Houston chefs and more dining intel Welcome to AM...

Other People’s Kitchens

Eater Houston 8/4 6:51A Bryan Washington

Javier Zayas/Getty Images A private chef spends lockdown cooking for Houston’s wealthiest. https://www.thecut.com/article/fiction-other-peoples-kitchens-by-bryan-washington.html

2 favorite Houston restaurants stir up chance to feast for charity

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/4 6:17A Eric Sandler

With approximately 250 participating locations, diners have plenty of options when it comes to supporting Houston Restaurants Weeks, the month-long charity dining event that kicked off August 1. While...

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Louis Vuitton opens first men's store in Texas in the Houston Galleria

Culturemap Houston Fashion 8/3 6:11A Julia Davila

Iconic French fashion house Louis Vuitton has unveiled its first men's boutique in Texas in the Houston Galleria. Fashionable Houstonians can expect an array of menswear, including ready-to-wear,...

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

Culturemap Houston Fashion 8/2 7:42A Julia Davila

Attention shoppers: The new season (that would be fall, for those who forgot what sub-95 temps feel like) is around the corner. With that in mind, it's an ideal time to make room for fall fashion....

The Most-Loved Items of July

Color and Chic 8/2 6:33A Hoang-Kim

Hey y all! We are just a few days into August and Johnny s birthday is this week! So exciting! July is always a bit of a crazy month with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ! Almost everything that was a...

Founder of Top Black-Owned Watch Brand Announces First Public Raise of $1M

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 7/30 9:54A Style Magazine Newswire

The Benson Watch Company has announced its first public raise of $1,070,000 on Republic’s private investment platform, which allows community investors to get involved at the...

This Popular Dallas Streetwear Brand Is Getting a Storefront in Houston

Houstonia Magazine (Style & Trends) 7/30 4:46A Shelby Stewart

Houston's getting a new place to shop in the Heights.

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Recapping the Houston Rockets 2021 NBA Draft

Houston Rockets 7/31 12:52A Dave Hardisty

What a night and what a draft! For the first time since 2012, the Houston Rockets went in to the NBA Draft with multiple first-round picks (three to be exact), with many...

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Houston Rockets Salary Cap Update: 2021 Post-Draft Edition

Houston Rockets 7/30 9:16A David Weiner

Well, it s been a while. Since my last Salary Cap Update, the Houston Rockets re-structured their team (and mortgaged part of their future) for Russell Westbrook and then after a one-year failed...

Draft Notes: Green, Mobley and the Rockets choices at 23, 24

Houston Rockets 7/28 11:00P Clutch

Welcome to NBA Draft Day. It s a whole new Houston Rockets era when they find themselves holding three first-round picks. To put this into perspective, the Rockets have had a...

Enjoy the Ride, the Rockets have the second pick

Houston Rockets 7/26 6:12A Trey Kline

With the 2021 NBA Draft a mere three days away, the hyperbole surrounding a group of young men has intensified to a point of diminishing returns. Evan Mobley ? He s a mixture...

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Woodsy, lake-laden north Houston development blooms with $300K homes

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 8/4 9:20A Steven Devadanam

One lesson from the global pandemic is that locals are now willing to travel far outside the confines of the Loop for a higher quality of life -- and especially for green space. To wit: Potential...

Hill Country ranch with horse arena trots onto market for $17 million

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 8/4 7:30A John Egan

Ranching is as much of a Texas staple as oil and barbecue. Many natives and new arrivals alike fantasize about owning a big spread somewhere in this vast state. Although it's dwarfed by the state's...

Build relationships and bring value with every outreach

Houston Agent Magazine 8/3 11:20P special contributor

By Maria Malin When we look back at the experience of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ll have learned many valuable lessons from it, including how life and relationships were reprioritized...

Reduced in The Woodlands! Now $5,750 Monthly!

The Woodlands BubbleLife iReporter 8/3 10:10P Diane Kink

One of a kind, upfront of The Woodlands, remodeled, golf course home. Second story living highlights sweeping golf course views from every window. Show stopping gourmet...

Realtor survey shows importance of tech in pandemic

Houston Agent Magazine 8/3 9:12A John Yellig

One of many lessons the pandemic has taught the real estate industry is how important technology is to conducting business when face-to-face opportunities are limited, and the National Association of...

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