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10 vivid + eye-catching December art events no Houstonian should miss

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Honda recalls SUVs and pickups because hoods can fly open

Houston Chron.com 12/3 8:39A

Honda is recalling nearly 723,000 SUVs and pickup trucks because the hoods can open while the vehicles are moving.

Santa coming to Battleship Texas: Historical attraction temporarily open this weekend only

Click 2 Houston 12/3 5:18A Briana Edwards

Battleship Texas will temporarily open this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 - 5. During the limited opening, visitors will have access to the Main Deck, Turret #1,...

5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Dec. 3

Click 2 Houston 12/3 3:16A

Here are things to know for Friday, Dec. 3: 1. Plumber discovers money, checks in wall of Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church years after $600K burglary You may remember hundreds of...

TV-radio listings: Dec. 3

Houston Chron.com 12/3 3:00A

.. Television Col. basketball Notre Dame at Boston College ACC 5 p.m. Col. basketball Rutgers at Illinois ESPN2 6 p.m. .

Omicron could be tougher against the COVID-19 vaccine than other variants, Rice research shows

Houston Public Media 12/3 2:55A Sara Willa Ernst

Gene Godbold, a scientist with Austin-based contractor Signature Science who has compiled a list of omicron’s mutations, spoke with Houston Public Media about what the...

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10 vivid + eye-catching December art events no Houstonian should miss

Culturemap Houston Arts 12/3 4:20A Tarra Gaines

We have a lot of art to unwrap this month, from a pharaoh's treasures to history documenting photography to light sculptures inspired by the shapes of Houston. December presents a wealth of new visual...

#FoodieFriday: At DFW’s Sidecar Social, Brent Tipps Goes. All. Out.

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 12/2 9:00P Julie T

Sidecar Social, a unique fusion of casual dining and nightlife draw, is the hot spot in Addison for partiers and diners. Open from early until late, this funky dive is perfect for brunch with friends,...

Simone Biles + world's top gymnasts debut streaming G.O.A.T. encore

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 12/2 10:45A Stephanie Allmon Merry

Gymnastics fans who missed Simone Biles' high-flying moves when her Gold Over America Tour power-tumbled into Toyota Center -- or awe-struck attendees who want to relive it -- can settle in and watch...

10 coolest concerts to catch in Houston this December

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 12/2 8:35A Johnston Farrow

Despite a rash of recent big show cancellations in November, the show goes on in December. First, the Houston Open Concert Series at Minute Maid Park meant to coincide with the annual golf tournament...

Family-Friendly Lubbock, Texas Travel Guide

Lonestar Looking Glass 12/2 5:58A Alice Kerley

Each visit back to the Lone Star State feels like coming home even if it’s a trip to someplace we’ve never actually been before. Lubbock is a trek from Houston (totally worth it though) which is why...

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Houston's buzziest wine bar and restaurant pops open in Uptown Park

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 12/3 5:20A Eric Sandler

Uptown Park diners have a stylish new option for sipping a glass of wine. Postino WineCafe, the Arizona-based wine bar and restaurant, opens this Monday, December 6 at 1151 Uptown Park Blvd Ste. 12....

Meet Houston's newest rising star chef, plus smokin' new BBQ in EaDo

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 12/3 3:40A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," chef Reginald Scott, the recent winner of the Oxtail Mash Up cooking competition, joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss his career....

Well-Regarded Houston Thai Restaurant Closes After A Series Of Setbacks

Houston Food Finder 12/3 2:33A Phaedra Cook

Thanks to a reader tip, we ve learned that long-standing Thai restaurant Kanomwan at 7361 Telephone closed until further notice back on September 7. The restaurant was...

Leave the cooking to Tony's this Christmas and New Year's eves

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 12/2 9:26A CultureMap Create

Perhaps the greatest gift of all this holiday season is not having to cook. And why would you want to, when Tony's is offering delectable menus for Christmas Eve -- both in-restaurant and to-go -- and...

The Team Behind Houston’s Buzziest Barbecue Joint Have Also Opened a Chic New Bar

Eater Houston 12/2 7:30A Adele Chapin

The menu includes sharable bites, like spiced rubbed lamb kafta with cumin polenta cake and harissa sauce | Gary Griffin Clique Bistro in Montrose is from the owners of J-Bar-M There’s a cozy new spot...

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Luxurious global perfume house sets up stylish shop in Four Seasons

Culturemap Houston Fashion 12/2 10:05A Steven Devadanam

A global and centuries-old perfumerie is setting up shop in a five-star setting. The House of Krigler has opened a luxury boutique in the tony downtown Four Seasons Hotel. For its ninth upscale...

Houston's best Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and more shopping deals

Culturemap Houston Fashion 11/24 3:30A Julia Davila

Last holiday season, we helped you navigate shopping during a pandemic; this season, we're helping you cross off everyone on your list in the midst of global supply chain disruptions and shipping...

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State of the Rockets Future

Houston Rockets 11/25 6:21P Clutch

We re almost to the quarter mark of the season and though it hasn t been a kind one to the Houston Rockets at 2-16 so far, this is a clear rebuild with player development as...

Texas City adjusts on defense to get by rival Hitchcock

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 11/24 10:24A By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

The Texas City Stings turned up the heat on defense in the third quarter to pull away from the Hitchcock Bulldogs en route to a 72-62 win at home Wednesday afternoon.

Dickinson defense swarms Texas City in dominant rivalry win

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 11/23 10:38A By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

Dickinson’s length and disciplined defense flustered Texas City into 32 turnovers, as the Gators ran away with a 67-43 win over the Stings in the teams’ traditional...

Houston Gamblers football team rolls back into town after 3 decades

Culturemap Houston Sports 11/23 9:43A Steven Devadanam

Back in the '80s, Houstonians were in pro football bliss, with the Houston Oilers and bruising future Hall of Fame running back/human train Earl Campbell, and the high-flying run-and-shoot Houston...

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Mortgage applications fall over Thanksgiving week as rates rise

Houston Agent Magazine 12/2 7:16A John Yellig

Mortgage applications fell 7.2% on a week-over-week, seasonally adjusted basis in the week ended Nov. 26, while the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate rose for the third week...

New listings, showing attendance beginning to drop during holiday season

Houston Agent Magazine 12/2 7:02A Lindsey Wells

The pace of new listings remained lower again this week as Thanksgiving travel increased significantly over last year. During week 47, real estate agents entered 1,359...

Are investors to blame for low housing inventory?

Houston Agent Magazine 12/2 5:02A Lindsey Wells

The share of Seattle-area homes purchased by investors has grown steadily over the past two decades, from 3% in 2000 to 9% this fall, according to a recent Redfin report ....

Hot interior design trends for the new year, from Houzz

Houston Agent Magazine 12/2 4:50A Emily Mack

The home remodeling platform Houzz has compiled their 2022 trend forecast: a list of 10 interior design predictions. The styles are compiled based on surveys and observations from the expansive Houzz...

Hamilton Thomas Homes launches in Houston market

Houston Agent Magazine 12/2 3:56A Lindsey Wells

Hamilton Thomas Homes, a new Houston-area builder, has announced plans to build its first community in Balmoral. Led by Jennifer Keller, Hamilton Thomas Homes broke ground in...

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