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Family of slain Texas soldier seeking $35 million in damages

Houston Chron.com 8/13 9:47A By ACACIA CORONADO, Associated P

The family of 20-year-old Vanessa Guillen is seeking damages on the basis of sexual harassment, abuse, assault, rape, sodomy and wrongful death

FATAL CRASH IN CONROE

Montgomery County Police Reporter 8/13 5:05A Scott Engle

At 11:44 pm Friday MCHD and Conroe Fire were dispatched to a reported auto-pedestrian crash on I-45 northbound just south of FM 3083. Conroe Police investigating say a motorist was southbound and did...

Houston startup Nurseify growing gig-work platform for nurses, eyes more fundraising

Houston Biz Journal 8/13 3:00A Chris Mathews

Nurseify is eyeing more fundraising for its nurse scheduling and wellness platform early next year.

Southwest Airlines execs see business travel as key to continued recovery

Houston Biz Journal 8/13 1:00A Holden Wilen

Business travel has recovered more slowly than leisure, but Southwest expects improvement in the fall.

The Royalton at River Oaks luxury high-rise complex evacuated after structural failures

Houston Chron.com 8/12 6:01P Dan Carson

Ruptured pipes and collapsed concrete were reported at the Houston luxury condo building on Thursday.

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Aubrey Plaza scams and schemes in solid Emily the Criminal

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/12 12:55P Alex Bentley

Contrary to what many movies would have you believe, not all people who commit crimes are evil people. A good number of them go down the wrong path because they find themselves in a situation where...

First-ever Houston Theater Week stages BOGO deals 77 hottest shows

Culturemap Houston Arts 8/12 11:55A Tarra Gaines

With the curtain soon rising on Houston's 2022-2023 performing arts season, many of our favorite arts companies and institutions want to welcome audiences back with the performance deal of the year....

Tips for Traveling with Just a Carry On

BubbleLifestyles 8/12 10:03A

It is possible to travel with just your carry on. Here are some travel hacks to packing light. CHECK THE WEATHER Research what the weather will be like in the place you are traveling to. Packing for...

9 vivid and eye-catching August art events no Houstonian should miss

Culturemap Houston Arts 8/11 6:35A Tarra Gaines

Though never the busiest of art seasons in Houston, August always give art lovers a time to beat the heat exploring those cool museum and gallery shows they might have missed over the bustling summer....

Bodies Bodies Bodies hit the floor in hilarious horror comedy

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/11 4:52A Alex Bentley

People behaving badly can sometimes be among the most entertaining types of films, as the spectacle of them giving in to their basest instincts is great escapism for many who would rarely, if ever,...

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21 Essential Brunch Spots in Houston

Eater Houston 8/12 10:05A Brittany Britto Garley

Mo’ Better Brews serves up a mean vegan chik’n and waffles. | Arnea Williams State Fare, Roots, and Traveler’s Table offer some of the city’s best brunch options The launchpad of an enjoyable weekend...

Texas hot chicken restaurant brings the heat to Katy and Spring

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/12 8:04A Eric Sandler

A Texas-based hot chicken restaurant continues to spread its wings throughout the Houston area. The Cookshack (223 Mason Rd.) has opened two new locations in Katy and Spring (21640 Kuykendahl Rd.)...

Meet Eculent's mad scientist chef, plus more hot Houston food news

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/12 5:31A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," chef David Skinner joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss Eculent, his ambitious tasting menu restaurant in Kemah. The conversation begins...

Peruvian and Japanese Flavors Merge at This New Houston Hot Spot

Eater Houston 8/12 4:19A Brittany Britto Garley

Pacha Nikkei offers sharable seafood dishes, including a classic ceviche. | Marco Torres Former Politan Row chef Masaru Fukuda is putting his heritage on display at Pacha Nikkei with a wagyu beef...

New Restaurant in Southwest Houston Offers Global Menu

Houston Food Finder 8/12 3:49A Phaedra Cook

There was a time when the culinary descriptor fusion fell out of vogue, but it seems that at least one new business is embracing it again. Fusion59 emerged on August 2 in southwest Houston at 11786...

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Look of the Week: Did Kylie Jenner channel another famous Kylie?

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/12 8:11A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Kylie Jenner has made a strong case for glamorous party tops, channeling a disco ball and another famous Kylie, singer Kylie Minogue, at once.

Shop Keke Palmer s September Cover Shoot Look From Women s Health For Under $50 !

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/11 4:13A Style Magazine Newswire

Keke Palmer is the cover star for the September issue of Women's Health. In the interview, which hits newsstands August 16th, the "Nope" actress talks about "The power of...

Cozy Fall Aesthetic Shopping Checklist

Color and Chic 8/11 2:00A Quincy

Even though it s still in the high 90s outside here in Texas, once the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends I m always immediately ready for fall. I think it has something to do with shopping and styling...

Back to School Fashion: Top Sneaker Styles to Try

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/9 7:07A State Point

As the last days of summer vacation are wrapping up, parents start to check off their back to school to-do lists, ensuring children are ready for their first day. In addition...

Issey Miyake, influential Japanese fashion designer, dies aged 84

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/9 4:35A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Issey Miyake, the Japanese fashion designer whose timeless pleats made him an industry favorite, has died aged 84. He died of cancer on August 5, his office confirmed to CNN...

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Ken Hoffman's ultimate insider guide to the Little League World Series

Culturemap Houston Sports 8/12 10:22A Ken Hoffman

Sure, it's impressive that the Houston Astros have made four World Series appearances in recent years, but they're not alone. There's another baseball team around here that's also headed to its fourth...

Houston Astros hometown hero's return headlines Hall of Fame Weekend

Culturemap Houston Sports 8/12 1:00A Steven Devadanam

This weekend marks a major moment for the red-hot Houston Astros, as a pivotal pitcher and fan favorite returns to the mound to lead his team that's atop the American League. After missing the Astros...

League City Post 554 reaches American Legion World Series

The Katy News (Sports) 8/10 8:52A Sheryl Birch

League City Post 554 of Texas has reached the American Legion Baseball World Series by defeating Petaluma, CA, 3-2, in the Western regional championship game. The team is one of 8 teams nationwide to...

Player hug after accident in Pearland Little League win goes viral

Culturemap Houston Sports 8/9 3:00P Steven Devadanam

The bustling Houston suburb of Pearland is abuzz with news of the Pearland Little League 9-4 victory over Tulsa, Oklahoma in the Southwest Regional Final on Tuesday, August 9. By cementing the win,...

Montgomery beats former team as Cardinals blank Yankees 1-0

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 8/6 5:48P By WARREN MAYES - Associated Pre

Jordan Montgomery blanked his old teammates over five innings and Nolan Arenado drove in the lone run as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Yankees 1-0. Four St. Louis...

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10 most-expensive Houston homes sold in July

Houston Agent Magazine 8/12 8:43A Lindsey Wells

Greater Houston s luxury real estate market saw high activity levels in July, with 10 of Houston s priciest homes selling for a combined total of $54,388,000. Among the homes...

Stars at night are big and bright at this stunning $18.5M Texas ranch

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 8/11 10:29A Hannah J. Frías

A gorgeous riverfront property northwest of Uvalde just flowed onto the market. Listed for $18.5 million by Foster Farm & Ranch, a Texas-based team of land specialists and real estate agents led by...

Tips for getting the best home loan from a top Houston Realtor

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 8/11 9:24A CultureMap Create

Talk to any real estate professional about the home buying process, and the first thing they will tell you to do is talk with a lender so you can figure out what you can afford and get a pre-approval...

Keller Williams launches new business-development programs for agents

Houston Agent Magazine 8/11 5:08A John Yellig

Keller Williams has unveiled three new business-development programs, or communities, for its agents, to provide them with specialized training, technology, coaching and...

New listings struggle to maintain positive momentum

Houston Agent Magazine 8/11 12:00A Lindsey Wells

The volume of new Houston listings remained steady last week as they struggled to keep up with their 2021 pace, according to a recent Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR)...

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