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Top Stories: ➊ – Rep. Hinojosa wants to slow investment firms' purchases of homes in Texas (Monday), ➋ – Katy Area Economic Development Council CEO goes back to Brazos Valley EDC (Saturday), ➌ – Celebrating Teachers and Educators for the Work They Do in Shaping the Futures of Children (Friday), ➍ – Kendra Scott Partners with Museum of Ice Cream (Friday), ➎ – Engines of Our Ingenuity 2477: Sand Hill Cranes (Saturday)

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UH Moment: UH Professor to Lead ‘Best and Brightest’ Scientists and Researchers in Texas

Houston Public Media 2/8 1:05A Greg Ortiz

"TAMEST is a scientific and biomedical intellectual engine for the state, and I am passionate about its mission to benefit public good and business"

What the State of the Union means for Houston (Feb. 8, 2023)

Houston Public Media 2/8 1:00A Michael Hagerty

On Wednesday's show: We examine the takeaways from last night's State of the Union address and what they could mean for Houston.

Nothing Up Their Sleeves at Champions of Magic

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/8 12:24A D. L. Groover

There's not an “Abracadabra” to be heard inside Hobby Center's Zilkha Hall during the dazzling display of magic on hand – many hands, many deft hands – from the Champions of...

Legal Dumping from Texas Refineries is a Problem

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/7 10:30P Dianna Wray

As surreal as it may seem, from 2019 to 2021 six Houston-area refineries were pumping 55 million gallons of chemical-laden wastewater directly into the Houston Ship Channel and other public waterways,...

This Week's Best Concerts

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 2/7 10:00P Tom Richards

OK, let me get this straight. Cracker Barrel, the restaurant chain that is to southern cuisine what the Olive Garden is to Italian fare, has come up with a promotion for Valentine’s Day in which...

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Filing tax return may be right move for students

The Cougar Claw (News) 1/31 2:11A Staff Reports

Tomball High has a large number of students that work. Stop at Chick-fil-a or go to the movies, and you re likely to see some of our students working behind the counter. But...

Charms preparing for contest season

The Cougar Claw (News) 1/27 2:40A Brooke Nguyen, Staff Writer

The Tomball Cougar Charms are under a month away from their first contest.They will be performing Feb. 18 at Magnolia High School, Feb. 24-25th at Klein Oak, Mar. 4 at Klein...

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Celebrate your love lakeside this Valentine’s Day at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe |...

The Paper (Entertainment) 2/1 12:34A The Editor

CONROE, TX - Express your love for that someone special by reserving the Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston’s “Love in the Library” Suite for a night or two. The Jimmy Buffett,...

National Youth Theater Wins BroadwayWorld Houston Awards

The Paper (Entertainment) 1/30 11:22P The Editor

THE WOODLANDS, TX, January 30, 2023 – BroadwayWorld, the leading theater news website around the world, announced that National Youth Theater (NYT) won four BroadwayWorld...

VillaSport Announces Summer Safari - 2023 Summer Camp for Kids

Houston Style Magazine (Entertainment) 1/30 6:59A Style Magazine Newswire

VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa, with 3 Houston area locations in The Woodlands, Cypress and Cinco Ranch, is bringing summer-long excitement to the greater Houston area with...

Houston Rodeo Parade Route Information

JillBJarvis.com 1/29 2:00A Jill Jarvis

Every February, the Houston Rodeo comes to town! Before the three week celebration at at NRG Park, families can find trail riders, floats and marching bands in Downtown Houston. For 2023, the parade...

Rodeo Houston: Tips for taking kids!

JillBJarvis.com 1/28 6:01A Jill Jarvis

Rodeo Houston! The big event is from February 28 – March 19, 2023… with events starting the weeks before the show. Whether you go every year or are new to Houston’s big event… here are the important...

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21 Essential Indian and Pakistani Restaurants in Houston

Eater Houston 2/7 8:02A Megha McSwain

Chicken tikka masala at Mahesh’s Kitchen. | Kirsten Gilliam Where to find chicken tikka, dosas, lamb vindaloo, and so much more Since 1986, when Raja Sweets brought Indian food to the city , Houston’s...

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH TWO NEW TREATS FROM DAIRY QUEEN

The Woodlands BubbleLife iReporter 2/6 1:04P Mary Jane Coker

It’s not too late to ring in the New Year – or restart the whole thing entirely – by celebrating with two new great tastes, only at DQ restaurants in Texas. Say hello to the ...

14 Essential Restaurants in Sugar Land

Eater Houston 2/6 8:20A Megha McSwain

B.B. Italia is new to Sugar Land’s Town Center. | Kirsten Gilliam Whether you’re craving belly-filling Italian plates, modern Indian cuisine, or bone-warming pho noodle soup, Sugar Land has it all...

Top Chef Alum Evelyn Garcia’s New Restaurant Opens in Houston This Week

Eater Houston 2/6 5:01A Megha McSwain

Evelyn Garcia partners with Henry Lu on Jun. | Jia Media Jun opens its doors on Tuesday, bringing “new Asian American” cuisine to the Heights Nearly a year after watching Evelyn Garcia dazzle viewers...

21 Standout Sushi Restaurants in Houston

Eater Houston 2/3 8:07A Megha McSwain

Money Cat is among the crop of new sushi restaurants that have opened in Houston. | Sabrina Miskelley Where to score the finest sushi, sashimi, sake, and more in the city With a surge of new sushi...

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5 Essentials for Hosting A Thoughtful Baby Shower

Color and Chic 2/7 7:19A Hoang-Kim

I just hosted my very first baby shower and I m so happy the Mom-to-be is happy! One of my dearest and oldest friends is due almost two months before me and we re both having a girl! I got the chance...

How to Wear Boots with Jeans

Uptown with Elly Brown 2/6 10:46A Alexis Jones

We covered all things denim a couple of months ago here on the blog and on social, and you all loved it so much (in fact, this video went viral ). During that week, we had some of the same questions,...

Spelman student’s design featured in Target’s Black History Month Collection

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 2/6 6:25A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

A sophomore at Spelman College is making a name for herself in the world of graphic design during Black History Month.

Kendra Scott Partners with Museum of Ice Cream

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 2/3 7:58A Style Magazine Newswire

The like-minded brands come together to creative an immersive, pop-up experience at Kendra Scott's South Congress Flagship store this Valentine's Day

20 Heart Sweaters for Valentine’s Day

Uptown with Elly Brown 2/2 10:00A Elly

I wore this heart sweater a few years back, but every year, this post always does so well, and a request to update it. So here we are bringing it back again! All the heart...

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Multigenerational homebuying nears all-time high

Houston Agent Magazine 2/7 8:57A Emily Marek

The National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows that multigenerational homebuying increased in 2022. Multigenerational homes are defined by NAR as homes where families...

These Houston-area cities have the most expensive homes

Houston Agent Magazine 2/7 3:10A Emily Marek

Using data from the Zillow Home Values Index, news media outlet Stacker analyzed 129 cities in the Houston Metro Area and determined which cities have the most expensive...

Price it right with three simple questions

Houston Agent Magazine 2/6 4:27A Mike Pallin

You need a great pricing dialogue in this market. Relying on a stack of comps in a pretty binder doesn’t make much sense. Many agents will give prospects a price over the...

2023 should mark a return to ‘pre-pandemic normalcy’ for Houston real estate

Houston Agent Magazine 2/5 11:55P Houston Agent

By Cathy Treviño, chair, Houston Association of Realtors After conquering the challenges of a global pandemic, Houston real estate found itself unable to withstand the...

Houston Housing Scorecard: Housing starts, existing home sales down

Houston Agent Magazine 2/5 10:50P Houston Agent

The post Houston Housing Scorecard: Housing starts, existing home sales down appeared first on Houston Agent Magazine .

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