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3 officers shot near downtown Houston, police say

abc13.com (News) 1/27 5:26P KTRK

Officers were responding to a disturbance call when a chase ensued and ended near downtown Houston where gunfire was exchanged, police say.

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3 Houston cops shot after pursuit into Third Ward

Houston Chron.com 1/27 3:55P Jay R. Jordan

Police are still searching for the driver.

No bond for man charged in Houston-area deputy's death

Houston Chron.com 1/27 12:13P By JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Pr

A 51-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a Houston-area deputy during a traffic stop this past weekend was being held without bond Thursday after being returned to the...

‘Maddening and heart breaking’: Local, state leaders react to shooting of 3 HPD officers during...

Click 2 Houston 1/27 11:08A Brittany Taylor

Support from leaders and law enforcement agencies in Texas and the Houston area are pouring in following the news of three Houston police officers being shot Thursday...

Petition with 130,000 signatures calls for release of Texas brothers charged in stepfather's death

Houston Chron.com 1/27 10:55A Priscilla Aguirre

An online petition is calling for the release of the two South Texas brothers and their friend who were arrested for allegedly beating their stepfather to death after he was...

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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...

Houston's Rooftop Cinema Club showcases Valentine's Day movies to love

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/26 7:45A Steven Devadanam

One of Uptown's hottest destinations is back for a fun, open-air experience. Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown has announced that it will debut its 2022 season in time for Valentine's Day weekend on Friday,...

The Bachelor announces big Houston episode and downtown watch party

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/26 5:35A Steven Devadanam

Houston reality TV fans are having a busy week. First comes news that Top Chef has announced its Houston-specific dates. Now, fans of ABC's The Bachelor can clamor to a watch party for a...

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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...

Game-changing Chinatown dining development unveils expansion plans

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/26 10:02A Eric Sandler

A game-changing development in Chinatown will soon expand. The developer behind Bellaire Food Street will soon begin work on a second phase of the dining-focused shopping center. Bellaire Food Street...

Six New Restaurants to Open in Houston’s Montrose Collective in 2022

Eater Houston 1/26 8:35A Brittany Britto Garley

Austin-based Picnik , known for food and drink options that accommodate various diets, will open a full-service restaurant at Houston’s Montrose Collective. | Picnik By the end of 2022, Montrose’s...

15 Excellent Houston Dining Destinations Open on Mondays

Eater Houston 1/26 7:17A Megha McSwain

Bludorn’s chic dining room, lively bar, and indulgent dishes are the ultimate way to “treat yo’ self” after a manic Monday. | Caroline Fontenot Count on these restaurants when the start of the week...

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Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas

Dress Up Buttercup 1/26 9:03A dressupbuttercup@gmail.com

Dressing up for a date night is always fun, but there s something about Valentine s Day that makes it even more exciting! I Give me all the reds, pinks and dramatic prints and dresses. Still not sure...

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Dress Up Buttercup 1/24 10:08A dressupbuttercup@gmail.com

January Week 3 Answering your most asked questions and sharing links to the most requested items from last week! Can you please link the black bow dress from the photoshoot with Emily? This dress was...

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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,...

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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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