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High court limits when police can enter home without warrant

Houston Chron.com 6/23 10:26A By JESSICA GRESKO, Associated Pr

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday put limits on when police officers pursuing a fleeing suspect can enter a home without a warrant. The high court ruled that...

Spears set to make rare remarks to conservatorship judge

Houston Chron.com 6/23 10:00A By ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainme

In the most anticipated hearing in the case in years, Britney Spears is expected to address a judge overseeing the conservatorship that has controlled the pop star's money and...

A full strawberry supermoon rises on Thursday

Houston Chron.com 6/23 8:59A Abigail Rosenthal

This is definitely your last chance to see a supermoon this year.

153 Houston Methodist workers fired, resigned over COVID vaccine dispute

Houston Chron.com 6/23 8:55A By The Associated Press

More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital system who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine have been fired or resigned after a judge dismissed an employee lawsuit over the...

YouTube diver's rare San Antonio River Walk search reveals what lies beneath

Houston Chron.com 6/23 8:37A By Madalyn Mendoza

Brandon Jordan, known by his nearly three million subscribers as 'Jiggin' With Jordan,' finally had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dive in the San Antonio River Walk...

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Team Abilities hosts free Open House, Information Workshop, June 23

The Woodlands BubbleLife iReporter 6/17 7:00P Donna Wick

Parents of children with special needs are searching for summer programs, as well as long-term programs for children aging out of the public school system. Team Abilities has...

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Elton John stretches out grand finale tour with new Houston show

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/23 6:38A Alex Bentley

Elton John is coming back one more time to say goodbye. More than three years after the legendary singer announced his expansive "Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour," he has revealed another...

9 Reasons to Stay at Barnsley Resort

Lonestar Looking Glass 6/23 6:10A Alice Kerley

Turn on your JavaScript to view content Our family kicked off this summer in the best way possible with a stay at Barnsley Resort in North Georgia. Barnsley sits on over 3,000 acres, part of which is...

Margaritaville Lake Resort and Bernhardt Winery Deliver Perfect Combination of Wine, Music, and...

The Paper (Entertainment) 6/23 2:15A The Editor

Plantersville, Texas – Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston and Bernhardt Winery make it easy to transport yourself to a vacation state of mind. Sip on award-winning wine while listening...

Camping with Kids: Packing List

Lonestar Looking Glass 6/21 11:46A Alice Kerley

Did you know that June is National Camping Month? Only fitting we celebrate too! Last weekend we experienced a BIG first in our family. Bennett s first camping trip & our very first time bringing a...

Legendary Houston DJ gets national spotlight in Spotify podcast series

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/21 10:35A Craig D. Lindsey

With June 27th -- aka DJ Screw Day -- just around the corner, Spotify/Gimlet Media's hip-hop podcast Mogul will be celebrating the life and legacy of the late, Houston-rap pioneer in its latest...

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Houston's 10 best startups showcase city's culinary creativity

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/22 8:45A Eric Sandler

One trend that has defined the last year in dining has been the rise of pop-up and start-up food businesses. For this year's CultureMap Tastemaker Awards wild card category, our judges panel of...

Smokin' new website makes it easy to explore Houston's barbecue scene

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/22 4:15A Eric Sandler

A new website wants to help Houstonians eat better barbecue. Created by the founders of the Houston BBQ Festival, the Houston BBQ Guide offers readers the ability to search for restaurants based on a...

Just-announced $28.7 million sale keeps Luby's in Houston and Texas

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/21 8:08A Eric Sandler

A new deal will keep Houstonians eating square fish and mac and cheese for the foreseeable future. Luby's announced that it has sold its cafeteria restaurant business to a new corporation founded by...

Brother-sister chef duo plan LA-inspired all-day cafe for the East End

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/21 7:12A Eric Sandler

A new all-day cafe is coming to the East End. Cafe Louie will open late this summer inside Giant Leap Coffee at The Plant, the redeveloped industrial site in the East End that's home to popular wine...

Texas-based Wingstop launches new concept that is not about wings

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/21 6:25A Teresa Gubbins

Dallas-based chicken wing chain has launched a new virtual spinoff that homes in on another body part: thighs. Called Thighstop, it specializes in chicken thighs, which they note are one of the...

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Up your summer style with shirts, bags, and more from this online shop

Culturemap Houston Fashion 6/23 7:15A CultureMap Create

After a year of lounging around in big tees and yoga pants, wouldn't it be nice to update your look this summer? Snagging a few cool pieces, along with some fun lifestyle items, may just give you the...

Luxurious Houston hair salon locks award as best in the U.S.

Culturemap Houston Fashion 6/22 7:45A Julia Davila

A luxurious hair studio in River Oaks has been recognized by a major industry magazine as the 2021 Salon of the Year in the United States and Canada. Therapy Hair Salon, located at 2727 Saint St.,...

Inspiring Texas jewelry designer earns time to shine on QVC

Culturemap Houston Fashion 6/18 4:25A Stephanie Allmon Merry

Marcie Finney Ditto launched Mustard Seed Jewelry from her kitchen table in 2014 with an idea and a prayer. In the past seven years, the North Texas faith-based company has grown exponentially, just...

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Houston Dynamo announces NY-based real estate developer as new owner

Culturemap Houston Sports 6/22 6:52A ABC13 Staff

A New York City-based real estate developer has become the new majority owner of Houston's very own Dynamo and Dash soccer clubs, and players seem to be happy about the decision. Center-back defender...

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Reduced in The Woodlands! 55 Gatewood Springs Court - now $2,275,000!

The Woodlands BubbleLife iReporter 6/23 7:33A Diane Kink

This stunning custom home by Frankel Builders is sure to check all the boxes! Located in a quiet gated community, pristine cul-de-sac lot (largest in the neighborhood), this...

NAR: U.S. housing market is short 5.5 million homes

Houston Agent Magazine 6/22 4:36P Alsha Khan

The shortage of housing in America is more “dire” than previously expected, according to a new National Association of Realtors (NAR) report. The report , authored by the...

Existing-home sales slide again in May

Houston Agent Magazine 6/22 4:34P John Yellig

Existing-home sales declined for the fourth month in a row in May, as the median price for existing homes hit another record high, the National Association of Realtors said....

New Bellaire development invites Millennials to lock+leave lifestyle

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 6/22 10:12A Steven Devadanam

A new mini development in a buzzy part of Houston is inviting Millennials to enjoy a lock-and-leave lifestyle. Edison Park is a new project encompassing six patio homes located near the Galleria and...

Houston boasts impressive share of million-dollar homes, says study

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 6/22 5:25A John Egan

Houston homes are flying off the market and property values are skyrocketing -- but just how many of these houses are worth two commas? An analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by lending marketplace...

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