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Rep. Troy Nehls asks Elon Musk to help the U.S. power grid

Houston Chron.com 6/29 7:42A Jay R. Jordan

The Fort Bend County Republican sent an open letter to the Tesla CEO to express "deep concerns" about the grid both in Texas and nationwide.

H-E-B and Butt family donating $10M for new elementary school in Uvalde

Houston Biz Journal 6/29 3:11A Sergio Padilla

The new school is anticipated to open in the summer of 2024.

5 things to know today ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend

Houston Biz Journal 6/29 3:09A Olivia Pulsinelli

Good morning, Houston! For the first time in a while, we're keeping an eye on the rain, not the heat. Here's what to know as we wrap up the second half of the week and prepare...

Photos: Skanska’s 1550 on the Green office tower in downtown Houston taking shape

Houston Biz Journal 6/29 1:00A Florian Martin

The 28-level office tower overlooking Discovery Green is expected to top out in 2023.

Cheniere Energy to move HQ to new Texas Tower in downtown Houston

AmericanTowns.com (Houston) 6/28 7:00P

Texas Tower opened at a time when the office market has been hard hit by the pandemic and changing office work models, but five new leases brought the

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Youth Gathering to Bring 19,000 to Houston Next Saturday

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 6/28 12:13P Style Magazine Newswire

From July 9–13, more than 19,000 high school students, adult leaders, volunteers and exhibitors will convene in Houston for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Youth...

Alley Theatre's home to change name following $25M anonymous gift

Culturemap Houston Arts 6/28 12:11P Eric Sandler

The building that houses one of Houston's premier arts institutions has a new name thanks to a generous benefactor. The Alley Theatre announced that its home on Texas Avenue will now be known as the...

Houston's best 4th of July celebrations, from carnivals to concerts

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/28 1:00A Craig D. Lindsey

Fourth of July in Houston this year sees classics such as the Shell Freedom Over Texas six-hour bash return, while Galveston launches new tech-centered celebrations with drones. Patriotic fans can...

Cynical filmmaking brings down Hart & Harrelson in Man from Toronto

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/27 12:01P Alex Bentley

The success of a particular movie can oftentimes come down to something indescribable. There are so many disparate parts, including the acting, writing, directing, editing, and many other elements,...

MFAH showcases never-before-seen images in rare Gordon Parks exhibit

Culturemap Houston Arts 6/27 10:40A Holly Beretto

When Stokely Carmichael, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, issued a call for Black power during a speech in Mississippi in 1966, it made national headlines, thanks in part to...

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Houston Is America’s Modern Fried Chicken Capital

Eater Houston 6/29 3:00A Brittany Britto Garley

It should come as no surprise that one of the most diverse cities in Texas is also the country’s top fried chicken town Appreciating the crunchy goodness that is fried chicken is universal. But in...

Houston Chefs and Local Group Will Host Potluck Fundraiser to Generate Support for Planned...

Eater Houston 6/28 9:53A Brittany Britto Garley

Brasil will donate all proceeds made from its “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” | Kirsten Gilliam Each chef will use their culinary talents to raise money in the name of reproductive rights Following the...

New Heights wine shop and bar uncorks boho charm and eclectic pours

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/28 9:17A Eric Sandler

The Heights will soon welcome a new wine shop and tasting room. Reata Cellars will open July 6 at 633 West 19th St. A Spanish word that refers to the leather rope carried by Mexican vaqueros -- and...

Vegan Cinnamon Roll Chain Slings Its Decadent Sweets to the Woodlands Area

Eater Houston 6/28 7:00A Brittany Britto Garley

Conroe’s Cinnaholic offers customizable vegan cinnamon buns and other sweet treats. | Cinnaholic Cinnaholic’s Conroe outpost will offer cinnamon buns with more than 20 types of frostings and toppings...

New brewpub taps into Bellaire with eclectic beers and diverse dishes

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/27 11:19A Eric Sandler

Bellaire's growing restaurant scene will soon include a new brewpub. CounterCommon Beerworks & Kitchen will open its location in the Bellaire Triangle next week (5413 Bellaire Blvd). Founded by head...

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Gucci fashions fur babies with new pet line now available in Houston

Culturemap Houston Fashion 6/28 2:45P Steven Devadanam

Considering that Americans spent more than $109 billion on pets last year, what's a few hundies for a haute dog or cat? With that in mind, savvy shoppers who seriously style their pets can check out...

Fierce and flowy Australian fashion label opens first Houston boutique

Culturemap Houston Fashion 6/28 1:31P Steven Devadanam

A global fashion label from Down Under is diving into Houston. Australian fashion house Zimmermann will open its first Houston location in the buzzy River Oaks District. The new boutique -- the second...

The Best Hair Products I Couldn’t Recommend More

Color and Chic 6/23 11:17A Quincy

Everyone has different hair, and sometimes it’s really difficult. In my experience though, all it takes is the right products to create the look and feel you want! As a former Miss Nebraska USA and...

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My Favorite Small Businesses

Dress Up Buttercup 6/22 4:41A dressupbuttercup@gmail.com

Supporting small businesses is one of my favorite things to do! There are so many cute things I ve found online over the years, either through Etsy or word of mouth, and I love being able to pass...

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Astros look to close out 2-game series win against the Mets

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 6/28 9:01P By The Associated Press

The Houston Astros will attempt to sweep a two-game series against the New York Mets on Wednesday.

Related: Astros visit the Mets to start 2-game series Fort Bend Herald (Sports)

Tucker, Alvarez homer as Astros roll past Mets 9-1

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 6/28 5:03P By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Tucker had a three-run homer and a stolen base, Yordan Alvarez hit his 23rd home run and Framber Valdez pitched a gem to lift the Houston Astros over the...

Related: Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros' 9-1 romp over Mets Fort Bend Herald (Sports)

Judge's 28th homer gives Yankees 4-game split with Astros

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 6/26 2:08P By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge drove a three-run homer in the 10th inning for his second walk-off hit against the Astros in four days, and the New York Yankees recovered after...

Related: Yankees' Judge walks off Astros for 2nd time in 4 days Fort Bend Herald (Sports)

Astros activate rookie Peña; Brantley injured vs Yanks

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 6/26 10:08A AP

The Houston Astros activated rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña from the injured list Sunday, but star outfielder Michael Brantley left their game against the New York Yankees with...

Related: Astros activate rookie Peña, option McCormick; Alvarez sits Fort Bend Herald (Sports)

Stanton HR ends Yanks' 16 1/3-inning hitless slump vs Astros

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 6/26 10:00A AP

Giancarlo Stanton homered against Houston’s José Urquidy with one out in the seventh inning, ending the New York Yankees’ hitless drought at 16 1/3 innings and spoiling the...

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The South shows strongest price, according to new S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

Houston Agent Magazine 6/28 10:56A Emily Mack

The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices , released today, reveal continued home price growth during April 2022. Notably, the price increases seen that month rank in the...

Pending-home sales post surprise increase in May

Houston Agent Magazine 6/27 9:21A John Yellig

Pending-home sales unexpectedly rose in May, breaking a six-month streak of declines, the National Association of REALTORS® reported, citing its Pending Home Sales Index. Pending sales, in which the...

Compass expands sales management team in The Woodlands

Houston Agent Magazine 6/27 12:00A Lindsey Wells

Compass RE Texas recently announced the expansion of its sales management team in The Woodlands with the addition of Bethany McDaniel as an associate sales manager. McDaniel...

Mortgage payments up 46.4% in Houston, as housing affordability hits 15-year low

Houston Agent Magazine 6/25 12:39P Liz Hughes

Houston mortgage payments have grown 46.4%, as housing affordability hits a 15-year low, according to a new report. Zillow’s latest market report found rising mortgage costs,...

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Skrewball Whiskey Introduces Innovative 100ml Can Size

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 6/28 12:17P Style Magazine Newswire

Skrewball Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey, announced today the introduction of an innovative 100ml can to its product lineup, which includes 750ml, 375ml, 200ml,...

Exclusive: Cinnabon s newest treat doesn t have cinnamon

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 6/27 8:28A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Cinnabon's newest menu item is missing its cinn-onymous ingredient.

Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger launch brain health brand

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 6/27 8:20A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger are on a mission to educate you on your brain health.

Customer Angry Over Food Order Kills Subway Employee

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 6/27 7:30A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

A Subway worker is dead and another is in the hospital following an apparent argument over mayonnaise.

Raising Cane’s Rallies Texas Communities to Support Make-A-Wish’s Mission

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 6/27 6:49A Style Magazine Newswire

Last November, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers launched a special partnership with Make-A-Wish and granted their first wish to Sadie in Houston. Now, the popular chicken finger...

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