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Matthew McConaughey returns to hometown of Uvalde to pay respects to shooting victims

Houston Chron.com 5/28 7:04P Ariana Garcia

The Uvalde native met with school staff just three days after the Robb Elementary School shooting.

Related: What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting Houston Public Media

Pioneering Houston billionaire Fayez Sarofim passes away at 93

Culturemap Houston Society 5/28 2:31P Steven Devadanam

A titan of Houston finance and society has died. Fayez Sarofim, the mastermind of his eponymous investment firm and a familiar local benefactor, passed away at his River Oaks home on Friday, May 27....

Related: Houston billionaire philanthropist Fayez Sarofim reportedly dies at 93 Houston Biz Journal

Activist confronts Ted Cruz at Houston restaurant following his appearance at NRA convention

Click 2 Houston 5/28 2:16P Briana Zamora-Nipper

An activist confronted Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) at a Houston restaurant Friday night, following his speech at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention. A video shared...

Related: 'That's on you': Activist confronts Ted Cruz at Houston restaurant after NRA conference appearance Houston Chron.com

Coast Guard assists 33 aboard adrift dolphin sightseeing vessel near Seawolf Park

Click 2 Houston 5/28 11:49A Briana Zamora-Nipper

The Coast Guard assisted 33 people aboard an adrift dolphin sightseeing vessel off Galveston, Texas, Saturday. At about 11 a.m., Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston...

VIDEOS, PHOTOS: Demonstrators gather outside NRA convention in downtown Houston Saturday

Click 2 Houston 5/28 11:16A KPRC 2 Staff

Outside the George R. Brown convention center in Houston Saturday, demonstrators gathered to protest the NRA during Day 2 of its annual convention. A small group of Proud Boys was seen gathering...

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Your Guide to June in Houston

Visit Houston TX 5/28 2:00A

Summer is in full swing, so whether you re looking for outdoor fun or a cool indoor activity, we ve got a full list of must-do June attractions. Houston hotels are also offering hot summer deals for...

Houston hip-hop legend Bun B headlines hot summer music festival

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/27 10:44A Steven Devadanam

For anyone keeping track, Houston's hip-hop legend Bun B is not only having the best year ever, he's also seemingly everywhere. Fresh off a historic rodeo show, Coachella fest appearance, Justin Biber...

University of Texas alum shines in new season of Stranger Things

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/27 6:35A Hannah J. Phillips

A new addition to the highly anticipated fourth season of the Netflix hit series Stranger Things, which premieres Friday, May 27, has close ties to both Texas and Austin. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii,...

Top Chef recap: Houston's cherished cheftestant heads to finals

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/27 5:28A Eric Sandler

This week Top Chef delivered one of its strongest episodes of the season. No gimmicky sponsored challenges or goofy product tie-ins -- just the season's four best cooks using their intelligence and...

Top Gun: Maverick cruises past summer blockbusters with need for speed

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/26 10:12A Alex Bentley

So many different movie and TV properties from the 1980s have been rebooted or reimagined over the years that it's a wonder the decade still has anything to offer. But when Top Gun: Maverick, the...

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‘Top Chef: Houston’ Episode 13 Takes to Tucson for a Sweet and Spicy Challenge

Eater Houston 5/27 8:39A Brittany Britto Garley

Chefs get a sweet and spicy education while in the deserts of Arizona. | David Moir/Bravo Top Chef’ s final four incorporate cactus and chiltepin peppers as an ode to Native American and Mexican...

Award-winning celebrity chef and author to host 2 hot Houston events

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/27 7:40A Eric Sandler

One of America's most prominent chefs will be in Houston next week for two special events. Top Chef star and James Beard Award winner Kwame Onwuachi will be in town to promote his new cookbook, My...

North downtown brewpub's new owners craft new menu and fun events

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/26 8:20A Eric Sandler

A Houston brewpub has new ownership. Local Group Brewing has been acquired by Distincture Hospitality, a new group created by three craft beer enthusiasts. Initially opened in February 2020 just...

Meet the mastermind behind 3 Heights hotspots, plus latest food news

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/26 5:15A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," restaurateur Brian Doke joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss his career. After working alongside his brother at Tiny Boxwoods, Doke went...

Houston's best restaurant, chef, more star in 2022 Tastemaker Awards

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/25 4:47P Eric Sandler

Presenting the winners of the 2022 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. This collection of restaurant industry professionals represents the best of Houston's dining scene. As a reminder, our judges' panel of...

Related: Houston's 11 best chefs showcase city's world-class + diverse dining Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars

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Wealthy shoppers are splurging at Macy s. Low-income shoppers are pulling back at Walmart

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/26 7:34A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Decades-high inflation is leading to a split in American consumers' behavior.

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint Review

Color and Chic 5/24 10:28A Quincy

Part of my job is sharing the best beauty products on the market with you, and after testing countless foundations, the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint remains one of my holy grail. It’s basically a...

Texas jewelry star Kendra Scott debuts dazzling new engagement rings

Culturemap Houston Fashion 5/24 6:47A Hannah J. Phillips

Already a go-to for wedding jewelry essentials, Austin-based Kendra Scott is expanding into a new category with the introduction of The Engagement Collection by Kendra Scott. This launch is the second...

Business Casual Attire for Women

Color and Chic 5/19 1:14P Quincy

A lot has changed since early 2020, including the standards for workwear. If you’re not already back in the office, you likely will be soon, which is why I wanted to do a business casual attire for...

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...

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Talking Rockets with Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen

Houston Rockets 5/27 5:50A Dave Hardisty

When you think of writing and reporting of Houston Rockets basketball, you think of Jonathan Feigen. The longtime beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle is the very best...

A Rockets Trade Scenario with every Lottery Team

Houston Rockets 5/25 6:39A Clutch

The 2022 NBA Draft is less than a month away and the Rockets, holding picks #3 and #17, are likely burning up the phone lines to understand their trade options. Houston is likely fine to take...

Podcast: Is Paolo Banchero in Houston’s future?

Houston Rockets 5/22 11:51A Dave Hardisty

The Rockets had the worst record in the league in 2021-22 but ever since the NBA changed the lottery odds in 2019, that just doesn t mean as much for your chances of getting...

Friendswood offense erupts in Game 1 regional quarterfinal win over Crosby

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/19 5:19P By STEVEN THOMSON Correspondent

Friendswood exploded for 17 hits in a 12-0 victory over Crosby in Thursday's opening game of their best-of-three regional quarterfinal series on Thursday at Deer Park High...

Houston-based app aims to score with golfers of all skill levels

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/19 8:22A CultureMap Create

The game of golf got its start in 15th century Scotland, but a 21st-century app can help you show off new and improved skills on your favorite courses in Houston and beyond. Golf Live gives instant...

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Hillwood Communities to build third Houston-area master-planned community

Houston Agent Magazine 5/27 12:02A Lindsey Wells

Residential real estate developer Hillwood Communities recently announced the acquisition of 540 acres of land for its third Houston-area master-planned community. The new...

Houston-area housing payments up nearly 50% from last year

Houston Agent Magazine 5/27 12:00A Lindsey Wells

Soaring home prices and markedly diminished inventory are suppressing housing affordability for many nationwide who are simultaneously dealing with a third roadblock: sharp...

Pending-home sales fall to 10-year low

Houston Agent Magazine 5/26 10:40A John Yellig

Pending-home sales fell for the sixth month in a row in April, hitting their slowest pace in almost a decade, as rising mortgage rates and home prices increased the cost of a home purchase by 40% from...

Haute Houstonians toast luxe new high-rise's artsy ambassador

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 5/26 9:00A CultureMap Create

As all of Houston eagerly awaits the arrival of its newest luxury high-rise, the Residences at The Allen, a major step has been made with regards to its design. Adrian Dueñas, CEO and partner of...

Orchard pilots cash-offer program for first-time buyers

Houston Agent Magazine 5/26 12:00A Lindsey Wells

Real estate startup Orchard recently launched a program designed to provide first-time buyers a competitive advantage when placing an offer on a home. The program, Buy with...

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Eucalyptus

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/28 1:08A Health Fitness Revolution

Eucalyptus is an evergreen tree native to Australia. Over the years, eucalyptus leaves and oils have been consumed and made into medication for various health conditions for...

Association of Black Cardiologists Endorses Black Maternal Health Momnibus

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/27 6:48A Style Magazine Newswire

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is pleased to support the Black Maternal Health Momnibus - composed of nine individual bills and introduced by Congresswoman...

Top 10 Healthiest Cheeses In The World

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/27 12:51A Health Fitness Revolution

At the HFR offices we usually have some sort of cheese around to boost brain power and keep morale up. But as advocates of healthy lifestyle we know that not all cheeses are...

Instacart: Baby formula searches surging as store shelves remain empty

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/26 10:45A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Instacart said searches for baby formula hit a record high in mid-May but the on-demand grocery delivery site is struggling to fulfill orders because its stores remain...

Top 10 Benefits of Lavender

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/26 2:00A Health Fitness Revolution

Lavender species are common in herb gardens because of their fragrant leaves, attractive purple flowers and are native to countries bordering the Mediterranean, and are widely...

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