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Houston's competitive apartment market poses challenges for renters, developers

Houston Biz Journal 3/22 11:58A Jeff Jeffrey

A recent report by RentCafé found that Houston’s apartment market is 46% more competitive than it was last year, putting renters in a tough position when looking for a new...

What recent 2026 FIFA World Cup updates mean for Houston

Houston Biz Journal 3/22 11:45A Chandler France

Despite still being three years away, Houston is working to finalize many decisions regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is coming to North America in a newly expanded...

Houston City Council approves permanent outdoor dining options for downtown restaurants

Houston Public Media 3/22 11:00A Ashley Brown

Currently, there are five businesses that participate in the program. The businesses were able to get 45 tables and 154 chairs added outdoors.

Freed former oil executive sues Houston-based Citgo over imprisonment in Venezuela

Houston Public Media 3/22 10:47A Adam Zuvanich

Tomeu Vadell, one of the so-called "Citgo 6," is asking for more than $100 million in a personal injury lawsuit filed in a Harris County court.

Astros star Altuve has surgery on broken thumb, a WBC injury

cw39.com 3/22 10:22A The Associated Press

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve had surgery Wednesday on his broken right thumb, an injury that occurred in the World Baseball Classic and will significantly delay the second...

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Must See Asian Pacific American Heritage Sites

Visit Houston TX 3/15 3:00A

It s no secret that Houston is known for its diverse culture, spanning from its distinct cuisine, artistic community, and vibrant economy. Houston is also home to one of the largest Asian communities...

An Outsider’s Guide to Houston’s Asiatown

Visit Houston TX 3/15 2:00A

One of the best things about living in Houston is experiencing the diverse cultures that make up the city s population of 2.3 million people. Similar to other major U.S. cities, Houston has an area...

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Where to Celebrate Passover in Houston

Eater Houston 3/21 7:49A Megha McSwain

The Plagues of Passover are represented in Dessert Gallery’s cookie offerings. | Dessert Gallery From colorful sweet treats to Seder dinner shipped nationwide, here is where to score Passover...

Famed Austin Restaurant Chi’Lantro BBQ is Opening its First Outpost in Houston

Eater Houston 3/21 5:41A Megha McSwain

Chi’Lantro BBQ’s Heights location will be the restaurant’s first outside of Austin. | Chi’Lantro BBQ The food truck turned fast-growing local chain is bringing its original kimchi fries, and more, to...

Bun B’s Epic 50th Birthday Bash in Houston Was Full of Surprises

Eater Houston 3/20 10:33A Megha McSwain

Rapper Bun B Toasts to His 50th Birthday with a Surprise Party Hosted by CÎROC, Crown Royal, and Tequila Don Julio in Houston. | Jamaal Ellis Guests were treated to Trill burgers, a live performance,...

A New Wine Shop and Bar is Opening in the Heights

Eater Houston 3/20 6:28A Megha McSwain

Get ready to toast to the opening of Padre’s Wine, opening on White Oak Drive in the Heights this April. | Photo by Oliver Berg/picture alliance via Getty Images Padre’s Wine will give Houstonians a...

15 Essential Drive-Thru Restaurants in Houston

Eater Houston 3/20 5:05A Megha McSwain

Saigon Hustle in Garden Oaks is an attractive alternative to traditional fast food restaurants. | Saigon Hustle From doughnut and kolache shops to chef-led hot spots, get your hands on good eats...

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My New Skincare Routine

Uptown with Elly Brown 3/20 12:20P EllyB

Skincare is so hit or miss, and it takes so. much. time. (BIG emphasis here) to find what works for you. I also feel like once I hit my 30s, things went haywire REALLY quickly. And while do think a...

Western Chic Styles to Shop During Rodeo Houston

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 3/15 9:57A Erynn Haskins

Now through March 19th, you can still shop some of the latest western chic styles at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Whether you’re looking for agriculture products,...

3 Outfits for the Spring & Easter

Color and Chic 3/14 2:00A Quincy

While we don t necessarily have a cold season in Texas, the temperatures are warming up right now, which means it s time to pull out my spring and summer wardrobe ! I absolutely love wearing dresses....

Adidas has received over 500 offers for massive unsold Yeezy merchandise

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 3/10 7:30A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Adidas has received hundreds of offers for the mountain of unsold Yeezy shoes designed by Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West. Its CEO would prefer to just get rid of...

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Foster run-rules Kempner in 5

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 3/19 4:44A By Nick Irene nirene@fbherald.co

SUGAR LAND — The Lady Falcons continued their dominance through District 20-5A with a third-consecutive mercy ruling over Kempner in five innings on Wednesday.

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NAR: Existing-home sales jump in February, ending a year of declines

Houston Agent Magazine 3/21 9:42A John Yellig

Existing-home sales broke a 12-month streak of declines in February, surging 14.5% compared to January and posting the largest monthly increase since July 2020, the National Association of REALTORS®...

Realtor.com: Week of April 16 is best time to list in Houston

Houston Agent Magazine 3/20 11:48A John Yellig

Homeowners thinking of putting their properties on the market need to make a decision soon because the best time of year for listing is fast approaching, according to...

Multifamily occupancy down in Houston

Houston Agent Magazine 3/20 7:30A Emily Marek

Via Colliers Multifamily construction may have exceeded demand in Houston, according to Colliers’ latest report . Demand for Class B and C units decreased considerably in 2022, which led to an overall...

How sellers can — and should — improve curb appeal

Houston Agent Magazine 3/17 8:48A Emily Mack

The vast majority of Realtors — 92% — suggest that sellers improve the “curb appeal” of a home before listing, according to new research. But how exactly should sellers go...

Rents continue to creep up for one- and two-bedroom apartments in Houston

Houston Agent Magazine 3/17 7:06A Emily Marek

Via Zumper Month-over-month increases in rental costs have slowed across the country, but it’s still more expensive to rent a one- or two-bedroom apartment in Houston than it was last year. Real...

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