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Holocaust novel 'Maus' banned in Tennessee school district

Houston Chron.com 1/28 7:37A Associated Press

The decision comes as conservative officials across the country have increasingly tried to limit the type of books that children are exposed to, including books that address...

Party Politics: Justice Breyer Exits Stage Left

Houston Public Media 1/28 7:07A Troy Schulze

Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

Texas now has more jobs than it did before the pandemic hit

Houston Chron.com 1/28 6:45A Sneha Day, The Texas Tribune

Job growth in the state, driven by population gains, has outpaced the rest of the country in recent months, according to recent federal data.

Bond denied for Oscar Rosales, shooting suspect in death of Pct. 5 Cpl. Galloway; 2 more suspects...

Click 2 Houston 1/28 6:31A Brittany Taylor

Oscar Rosales, the suspect accused of fatally shooting Harris County Pct. 5 Cpl. Charles Galloway, appeared in court Friday morning. Rosales was charged with capital murder...

Shareholders OK Select Energy's acquisition of another oil field services co.

Houston Biz Journal 1/28 5:47A Emily Burleson

The $45 million acquisition is expected to close before the end of March, wrapping up the third acquisition Select Energy announced within the last six months of 2021.

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#FoodieFriday: The Pies of Texas Are Upon You — 4 Places for Perfect Pizza

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 1/27 9:00P Julie T

Looking for your perfect pizza pie? We’ve rounded up some old favorites and some recently opened pizzerias, all with their different flair and flavor. From Austin to Houston and even Cedar Park–...

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny hits Houston on upcoming tour

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/27 11:12A Alex Bentley

Puerto Rican rapping sensation Bad Bunny's first stadium tour, "Bad Bunny: World's Hottest Tour," will come to Minute Maid Park on September 1. According to a release, the United States portion of the...

Margaritaville troubadour Jimmy Buffett sails to Houston for 2022 tour

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/27 5:03A Chantal Rice

Rejoice, Parrot Heads! The legendary island-lifer is coming to Houston. Laid-back Margaritaville maestro Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band are rolling into town for one night only -- Saturday,...

Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/27 12:00A Craig D. Lindsey

Time to chill this weekend -- literally, as the forecast calls for wintry temps. Those out and about will be rewarded by the combo of a massive car and boat show, art openings, a fun Texas-based play,...

World Premiere of ‘Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs’ at the Houston Museum of Natural...

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 1/26 9:00P Julie T

A new royal tourist has landed in Houston and his trip only took 7,000 miles and a few thousand years. The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) was selected to install and debut the world...

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Budget-friendly omakase rolls out in buzzy downtown food hall

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/28 5:48A Eric Sandler

For true sushi lovers, nothing beats an omakase. The tasting menu format allows a chef to show off his or her creativity and ensures diners get only the most choice morsels. It's a style of dining...

Houston bakery heats up Best Bread list in Food & Wine magazine

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/28 3:42A Teresa Gubbins

One of the biggest pandemic foodie trends was a surge in popularity with bread, and here is national food magazine Food & Wine exploiting that trend with a new best-of list. And a Houston spot has...

8 top chefs heat up big return of farm-fresh Houston food festival

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/27 10:23A Eric Sandler

One of Houston's most popular food events has set its date for 2022. Chef Fest will return on Sunday, April 10. Once again, the event will take place at the Harvest Green Village Farm in Richmond,...

Tilman Fertitta's superstar sommeliers, plus our 10 favorite burgers

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/27 5:45A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," master sommelier Keith Goldston and advanced sommelier Julie Dalton join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss the wine program at The Post...

Bravo Top Chef: Houston Series Debuts in March, and Here’s Who’s Showing Up

Houston Food Finder 1/27 3:04A Lauren Bebeau

Bravo cooking competition series “ Top Chef ” is returning on Thursday, March 3 — and this time, it was filmed in Houston. Episodes air at 7 p.m. Central Time and will showcase the Bayou City in all...

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Iconic Texas western wear and goods shop saddles up in Rice Village

Culturemap Houston Fashion 1/24 7:45A Steven Devadanam

Just in time for rodeo season, an iconic purveyor of leather goods, clothing, and accessories is setting up shop in Rice Village. King Ranch Saddle Shop will open its newest location on February 1 at...

Look Good & Stay Warm: What Clothes Do You Need for Skiing?

Color and Chic 1/23 7:45A Quincy

Our first ski trip was a success! We are so happy to have been able to share this experience with our closest friends. Since it was our first time skiing, as soon as our plan was confirmed, I took to...

Hip Texas bootmaker corrals $56 million to fuel national growth

Culturemap Houston Fashion 1/19 8:35A John Egan

With a fresh investment of $56 million, Austin-based bootmaker Tecovas is kicking its national expansion into a higher gear. The company, which specializes in high-quality, high-end Western footwear,...

Fashion icon André Leon Talley is dead at age 73

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 1/19 8:12A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

André Leon Talley, the former longtime creative director for Vogue and a fashion icon in his own right, has died at age 73, according to a statement on his official Instagram...

Here's The Top 10 Trends To Look Forward To In 2022

Houstonia Magazine (Style & Trends) 1/18 12:49P Danielle Wright

From Converse, Homage Year and DYI, these brands are pushing fashion forward.

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A legacy of determination is UFC fighter Brian Ortega's secret weapon

Culturemap Houston Sports 1/28 6:45A CultureMap Create

Featherweight fighter Brian Ortega knew he had natural talent, but he also knew that wasn't enough to be the best. The mixed martial artist found inspiration in his parents, who both demonstrated hard...

Gay's 30-yard FG lifts Rams over Brady, Buccaneers 30-27

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 1/23 12:29P By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Stafford outplayed Tom Brady in the final minute, moving the Rams into position for a last-second field goal that gave Los Angeles a 30-27 victory...

Stafford bounces back against Needville

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 1/20 8:40A By Nick Irene nirene@fbherald.co

NEEDVILLE — Tuesday’s District 24-5A contest featured two Fort Bend County programs heading in different directions.

Allen, Mahomes, Stafford star on wild-card weeknd

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 1/18 6:32P By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Wr

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills pitched a near perfect game in their playoff victory against the New England Patriots.

Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 1/17 5:52P By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Rams had a 20-point lead on Arizona with 4 1/2 minutes left at raucous SoFi Stadium. Matthew Stafford’s 13-year quest for his first playoff...

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2021 ends with a bang in new-home sales

Houston Agent Magazine 1/27 8:54A John Yellig

Sales of new homes closed the year on a high note in December, rising 11.9% from November s revised number to a seasonally adjusted, annual rate of 811,000, while the median sales price fell to...

@properties rebrands to @properties Christie’s International Real Estate following acquisition

Houston Agent Magazine 1/27 5:55A Emily Mack

@properties has officially rebranded to become @properties Christie’s International Real Estate. The Chicago-based brokerage acquired the Christie’s International Real Estate...

Houston hotel-condo project reaches construction milestone

Houston Agent Magazine 1/26 9:23A Patrick Regan

A Houston housing and hotel project reached a construction milestone this month, topping off the 35-story condo-hotel tower with a ceremonial beam. A laser light show at the...

Houston rents, mortgages both on the rise and breaking records

Houston Agent Magazine 1/26 5:53A Liz Hughes

Spurred by rising mortgage costs, December’s average monthly rent grew to $1,877, a 14.1% increase from the previous year and the largest annual jump since February 2019,...

Blackstone unit acquiring two Houston apartment communities as part of $3.7 billion deal

Houston Agent Magazine 1/25 6:59A John Yellig

Trailpoint, courtesy of Resource REIT Inc. A unit of private-equity behemoth Blackstone is picking up two Houston-area garden apartment communities in its $3.7 billion acquisition of a...

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