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West Texas rancher pours $2 million into Sarah Stogner’s underdog campaign for statewide oil and gas...

Houston Chron.com 5/17 7:01A Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribun

Ashley Watt, who owns a 75,000-acre ranch, is helping bankroll a substantial ad buy.

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2728: The Laxey Wheel

Houston Public Media 5/16 7:01P Michael Barratt

Episode: 2728 The Great Laxey Wheel; The Water Wheel at the Peak of Function and Grace. Today, the Laxey Wheel.

Four days after audacious escape from prison bus, Texas still hasn’t found convicted murderer

Houston Chron.com 5/16 6:44P JOLIE MCCULLOUGH, The Texas Trib

Lopez is serving two life sentences for capital murder and attempted capital murder.

Death penalty sought in Texas for man who admitted killing 5

Houston Chron.com 5/16 6:07P

The man confessed to killing five people, including three whose dismembered bodies were found.

‘Do you want to live?’: Houston landlord kidnapped, robbed by former roommate, police say

Houston Chron.com 5/16 4:08P Jay R. Jordan

Home surveillance video captures the dramatic alleged kidnapping of a landlord by his former tenant.

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Stunning new wildlife film inspires Texans to keep Texas beautiful

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/16 11:30A Hannah J. Phillips

Move over David Attenborough and Barack Obama, there's a new wildlife narrator on the job, and he's here to both celebrate and conserve what makes Texas unique. Narrated by none other than Matthew...

Lady Gaga invites Houstonians to her decadent Ball in new tour stop

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/16 10:52A Steven Devadanam

One of pop culture' most celebrated performers is bringing her bad romance to Houston. Lady Gaga has added a Bayou City date to her The Chromatica Ball global stadium tour, one of three new dates....

Edgy comedian-actor-podcaster Bill Burr makes slight return to Houston

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/16 9:02A Steven Devadanam

Edgy, insightful, and a little fed up with pretty much everything, comedian/actor/podcaster Bill Burr has earned a loyal following for his deadpan takes on pop culture, sports, and society as a whole....

Houston summer movie season makes a big return with 15 must-see films

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/16 5:27A Alex Bentley

When the pandemic shut down movie theaters and made streaming movies at home an enjoyable option for many, it was fair to wonder if the landscape of watching movies had changed forever. But in the...

Celebrate Houston's vibrant Asian community at this free downtown fest

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/13 9:30A Craig D. Lindsey

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are two things you can do if you want to support and/or salute the AAPI community. First, check out Everything Everywhere All at Once,...

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Dynamic Houston restaurant group sets open date for new Italian spot

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/16 12:00P Eric Sandler

The wait for Cypress' new Italian restaurant ends tomorrow. Gr8 Plate Hospitality will officially unveil Passerella, its new Italian restaurant, on Tuesday, May 17. Owners Doris and Paul Miller have...

Luxe Speakeasy Opens in Downtown Houston Hotel

Houston Food Finder 5/16 11:21A Ellie Sharp

Although the C. Baldwin hotel opened downtown a few years ago, the debut of its new speakeasy is likely to grant the destination location plenty of fresh eyes — and guests. Parlour Hideaway is a chic,...

Longtime Inner Loop drinking spot and patio haunt announces last call

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/16 6:54A Eric Sandler

Pour one out for a Houston drinking destination. The Velvet Melvin will close after service on Saturday, May 21, the bar announced on Facebook. Known for its better than expected pizza and spacious...

10 Essential Restaurants in Sugar Land

Eater Houston 5/16 3:29A Rebecca Deurlein

Just southwest of Houston, the city of Sugar Land offers a diverse and delectable array of cuisine. | Brandani’s Whether craving quality Italian, a burger and fries, or mouthwatering Indian cuisine,...

‘Top Chef: Houston’ Episode 11 Hosts a Family Reunion and Seafood Feast in Galveston

Eater Houston 5/13 9:36A Brittany Britto Garley

Top Chef: Houston’s latest episode challenges chefs to prepare family-style dishes for a reunion of sorts. | David Moir/Bravo The remaining six Top Chef contestants take to Galveston, where they craft...

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How Lori Harvey Dropped Her Michael B. Jordan weight

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/16 8:54A Style Magazine Newswire

When Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey started dating in 2020, Harvey gained 15 pounds. She calls it her "Micheal B. Jordan" weight. Her clothes didn't fit, and she was not...

Thanasis Antetokounmpo Wears Dolce&Gabbana

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:50A Style Magazine Newswire

Thanasis Antetokounmpo chose to wear Dolce&Gabbana for his arrival at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee for the 2022 NBA Playoffs Celtics VS Bucks Game on 9 May 2022.

Dallas Designer Debuts Louise Lynette, Blending High Fashion with Elegance for the Modern Woman

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:39A Style Magazine Newswire

Lynette Williams, a Dallas-based designer, is making her foray into the fashion and retail worlds with the launch of her namesake brand, Louise Lynette. Available through an...

Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Experts, Searches for Diamond of the Season at Exclusive...

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:37A Style Magazine Newswire

Esteemed Guests Enjoyed Bridgerton-Themed Costume Contest to Win a $7K Platinum Vintage Diamond Ring, Bouquet Making, a Live String Quartet, Photo Opps and Sparkling Diamonds

James Harden Wears an Adidas x Gucci

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:25A Style Magazine Newswire

James Harden wore an adidas x Gucci candy pink and multicolor acetate....

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Catching up on fishing reports

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/7 1:30P By CAPT. DAVID DILLMAN

Lake Conroe, west Galveston Bay and Eagle Point Fishing Camp were among locations reporting catches.

'World's largest running event' races into Houston for a good cause

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/6 11:20A Steven Devadanam

The largest running event in history is coming to Houston. The Wings for Life World Run, which raises money for spinal cord injury research, kicks off at 6 am Sunday, May 8. The annual event unites...

Astros' Dusty Baker becomes first Black MLB manager to score 2000 wins

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/4 7:52A ABC13 Staff

Houston Astros team leader Dusty Baker became the 12th manager in major league history to win 2,000 games -- and the first Black manager to reach the milestone -- with the Houston Astros' 4-0 victory...

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Coventry Homes debuts new model home in Bridgeland

Houston Agent Magazine 5/16 7:02P Lindsey Wells

Coventry Homes recently unveiled a model home in the new Prairieland Village section of Bridgeland. The two-story Lumberton floor plan at 10706 Monarch Butterfly Dr. features...

10 most-expensive active listings in Texas

Houston Agent Magazine 5/16 7:01P Lindsey Wells

The demand for luxury homes in Texas is strong, as record-high prices and low inventory have led to a spike in homes sold in the million-dollar-and-up range. The Houston...

Inside the rise in Hispanic homeownership

Houston Agent Magazine 5/13 9:09A Emily Mack

via NAHREP The rate of Hispanic homeownership is steadily increasing, new data from The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) shows. With 8.8 million Hispanic-owned...

Less buyers doesn’t mean more available homes

Houston Agent Magazine 5/13 8:17A Liz Hughes

There may be less buyers in today’s real estate market, but that’s not keeping them from gobbling up what’s out there to be purchased. And despite home demand falling, houses...

Texas ranks 14th best in nation for business tax climate

Houston Agent Magazine 5/13 12:02A Liz Hughes

The Tax Foundation ranked Texas No. 14 in the country for business taxes in the ?? 2022 State Business Tax Climate Index. The index is designed to help business leaders,...

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Menthol Ban In Cigarettes & Cigars To Be Approved By The FDA

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/16 9:10A Style Magazine Newswire

Smoking cigarettes is one of the biggest vices in the world, regularly causing sickness and even death to many across the globe who find the effects of menthol to be...

How Lori Harvey Dropped Her Michael B. Jordan weight

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/16 8:54A Style Magazine Newswire

When Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey started dating in 2020, Harvey gained 15 pounds. She calls it her "Micheal B. Jordan" weight. Her clothes didn't fit, and she was not...

10 Ways to Slow Aging

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/15 3:40A Health Fitness Revolution

The question is as old as time… is there a way to slow aging? The aging industry is a $760 billion dollar one, as we all chase the fountain of youth. But are there ways to slow aging? How much of it...

Top 10 Health Benefits of Playing an Instrument

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/14 12:44A Health Fitness Revolution

There’s an abundant amount of research that proves musical activity to be beneficial to both the human mind and body. No matter your age or skill level, playing a musical...

Top 10 Superfoods for Diabetics

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/13 2:02A Health Fitness Revolution

Diabetes is complex chronic condition in which the body struggles with producing appropriate levels of either glucose or insulin. If you are suffering from diabetes, or have...

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