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The Voice of Galveston Bay: McMillin thrives on being calming presence to ships in despair

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 5/8 5:08A Publisher

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Stepping into the flurry of helping run a family business whose primary function is boat-related was not part of her life...

Tuition-free college now available to Santa Fe students through community donors

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 5/8 5:00A Publisher

From College of the Mainland Media Services (Texas City, Texas) — College of the Mainland (COM) continues to strengthen its ongoing commitment to providing accessible...

Buffalo Grille stampedes toward island; Lefty's Cheesesteaks bites into League City; Amazon gets to...

The Galveston County Daily News (Business) 5/7 5:15P By LAURA ELDER The Daily News

Rumor no more: Those rumors stampeding around town that restaurant concept The Buffalo Grille is planning an island eatery are true. The restaurant company’s president, John...

Bonus Buzz: Investors sink millions into enhancements at 12-acre lagoon in Texas City

The Galveston County Daily News (Business) 5/7 5:15P By LAURA ELDER The Daily News

The investment supports Lagoonfest, which drew almost 50,000 people to Lago Mar in 2020 and is expected to attract about 150,000 this year.

Stylish Houston A-listers deck out for Derby Day at Houston Polo Club

Culturemap Houston Society 5/7 1:46P Steven Devadanam

What: Hats, Hearts & Horseshoes benefitting Bo's Place Where: Houston Polo Club The scoop: More than 250 chic and dapper ladies and gents gathered at the Houston Polo Club for the fifth annual Hats,...

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Headwaters to Baywaters: A Story of Urban Resilience Launches

The Katy News (Arts/Entertainment) 5/8 7:34A Sheryl Birch

Story map informs and educates on the importance of riparian corridors and the need to protect them in our region. Bayou Land Conservancy, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Galveston Bay Foundation, Houston...

Wrath of Man takes revenge on moviegoers with its awfulness

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/7 6:30A Alex Bentley

In the 23 years that Guy Ritchie has been making feature films, he has gone through the usual ups-and-downs of most filmmakers. He's arguably succeeded the most when making films set in his native...

Tiger-Woods designed mini golf entertainment complex swings into Katy

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/6 9:15A Steven Devadanam

Miniature golf lovers in Katy can soon tee up at a Tiger Woods-designed course. PopStroke, the Florida-based golf entertainment will open its first Texas facility at Katy Grand, NewQuest Properties...

Here are the top 10 things to do in Houston this weekend

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/6 1:00A Craig D. Lindsey

This weekend offers tons of fun with your mom this Mother's Day break. Check out the eighth annual Wags and Whiskers Brunch and Pet Fashion Show on Saturday. You and Mommy Dearest can also check out...

5 reasons why ballin' rap superstar 50 Cent moved to Houston

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/5 8:30A Craig D. Lindsey

"I Love NY, but i live in Houston now i'll explain later." And, thus, this is how Curtis Jackson, better known to the world as rapper/TV star/mogul 50 Cent, recently announced that he is now,...

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South Korean bakery rises in Spring Branch with first Houston location

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/7 7:36A Eric Sandler

A popular South Korean bakery is coming to Spring Branch. Paris Baguette will open its first Houston location at 1400 Blaylock Rd., a representative tells CultureMap. Founded in 1988 by Korean...

The chef behind Houston's Korean restaurant boom, plus new hotel fare

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/6 10:33A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Jason Cho joins CultureMap food editor to discuss his businesses. The Korean American chef and restaurateur currently operates Dak & Bop in...

Opulent new Persian restaurant cooks up posh fare in Post Oak Place

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/6 6:43A Eric Sandler

An elegant new Persian restaurant is coming to Houston in 2022. Rumi's Kitchen will open in Post Oak Place, the Galleria-area building that's home to the recently opened Zadok Jewelers. Chef/Owner Ali...

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Celebrates Nurses with National Nurses Week Deal

Texas City BubbleLife iReporter 5/5 10:43A Jessica Tcholakov

To celebrate National Nurses Week, Potbelly Sandwich Shop is offering a free cookie or a free regular fountain drink to nurses with the order of any entrée from Thursday, May...

New Bellaire bowling and entertainment palace rolls out open date

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/5 9:20A Eric Sandler

Houston's newest entertainment destination will open next month. The Palace Social, a re-imagined take on the Palace Bowling Lanes, will open in June. First announced last year, the 27,000-square-foot...

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Where to shop in Houston right now: 18 must-hit spots for Mom in May

Culturemap Houston Fashion 5/5 7:00A Julia Davila

This May we celebrate mother's and those who have taken on the role of a mother, graduates, and teachers. This month's shopping roundup is all about them and the gifts they deserve. Additionally, look...

Texas lifestyle maven fashions fun new dress collection with Dillard's

Culturemap Houston Fashion 5/4 9:47A Stephanie Allmon Merry

Lifestyle and entertaining queen Kimberly Schlegel Whitman can add another jewel in her crown: fashion designer. The Dallas-Fort-Worth-based Whitman has partnered with Dillard's on an exclusive spring...

ANDRA DAY IN OVER $2 MILLION WORTH OF TIFFANY & CO. DIAMONDS AT THE 2021 ACADEMY AWARDS

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 4/27 10:47A Style Magazine Newswire

Andra Day, nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for The United States vs. Billie Holiday, dazzled in Tiffany & Co. diamonds at the 93rd Academy Awards tonight.

The fashionable Houstonian's guide to 10 hot Kentucky Derby parties

Culturemap Houston Fashion 4/27 5:30A Julia Davila

When it comes to Kentucky Derby style, the ultra-stylish Tootsies creative director, Fady Armanious, says it best: "The bigger the hat, the better." Once again, it's time for little bit of sass, a lot...

My 2021 Hermes Wishlist

Pretty Shiny Sparkly 4/26 11:50A kristinabraly

It s no secret that I m a huge Hermès fan. I ve been lusting after an Hermès Birkin or Kelly since my college age days. I couldn t comprehend who in their right mind would pay so much for a handbag...

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Friendswood earns two silver medals UIL State Track and Field Championships

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/7 4:30P By KEENAN BETZ The Daily News

Friendswood also had an athlete take sixth place, and Texas City had an athlete finish in sixth place as well.

Houston stadium hosts U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in hot match

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/6 12:00P Chantal Rice

To get pumped for the Olympics, Houston is getting the ball rolling by welcoming some of the most kick-ass female athletes in the world. The USA's three games of the summer series start with a match...

Texas City track workhorse set to compete at state meet

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/4 5:30P By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

Sophomore Kenyon Parker, who competes in multiple track and field events, will compete in what he feels is the strongest of his events — the 300-meter hurdles — at this...

Former Texans superstar J.J. Watt makes the day for one lucky kid

Culturemap Houston Sports 4/29 11:10A Steven Devadanam

When local hero Justin James (we know him as J.J.) Watt announced his heartbreaking goodbye to Houston in February, he noted that he considers the Houston area "family," adding "...you guys have given...

Friendswood completes perfect regular season with win over Texas City

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 4/27 4:10P By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

A rare feat is officially in the Friendswood record books, as the Mustangs baseball team completed an undefeated regular season with an 8-1 win Tuesday night over the Texas...

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Houston homebuilder unlocks new development with $200k starter homes

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 5/7 4:55A Steven Devadanam

Houston is officially in the midst of a "buying bonanza," as CultureMap has previously reported. Starter homes are especially flying off the market, making new builds for that demographic especially...

Versatile Houston Realtor brings a lifetime of experience to the job

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 5/5 7:45A CultureMap Create

There is no better way to intimately know a city than to grow up in it, and for Realtor Lynn Zarr, that native knowledge belongs in Houston. He has the added bonus of being a fourth-generation...

NextGen Real Estate nabs exclusive right to sell Aurora Custom Homes

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 5/4 7:30A CultureMap Create

When Justin Flores met Julia Wang over a working lunch with a wider group of industry professionals, he noticed something: she ordered only a water and a coffee. "I knew in that moment -- watching her...

Outdoor adventure awaits at this dreamy lakeside community in Cypress

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/29 7:30A CultureMap Create

Ready to dive into incredible lakeside living in Houston? Then come explore Towne Lake, where custom homes from the city's premier builders are set on the largest private recreational lake in Houston,...

Houston home sales rocket to record-breaking pace in 'buying bonanza'

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/27 4:45A Steven Devadanam

In news that comes as no shock to anyone watching local real estate, the Houston market is scorching, with a shortage of available homes priced at $250,000 and below and the area again seeing record...

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Vibration Therapy

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/8 6:50A Health Fitness Revolution

Research has found that whole body vibration may be just as effective as exercise when combating things like obesity and diabetes. Standing on a vibrating platform for 15 minutes can make cells...

Top 10 Natural Ways To Have Better Sex and Increase Libido!

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/8 3:46A Health Fitness Revolution

S-E-X: A (supposedly) taboo topic that is not talked about enough. But let’s just throw this out there. Talking about sex, while it may feel uncomfortable at first, can be the...

Alan Helfman Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/7 11:19A Health Fitness Revolution

When it comes to community philanthropy, Alan Helfman does it all- he donates resources, time, and helps fundraise for countless causes. A native Houstonian, he supports numerous philanthropic efforts...

Mental Health Is a Problem for All Not Just Some

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/6 9:26P Jo-Carolyn Goode

Being imbalanced is a problem that everyone has had to deal with at some point in their life more than once and will have to deal with it again. Life is stressful and can...

Top 10 Healthy Snacks to Satisfy Your Late Night Cravings

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/6 5:30A Health Fitness Revolution

Late-night healthy snacks are not a bad thing if eaten in moderation. Snacking at night can actually help you sleep while balancing out digestion and hormones that help your body rest and relax. If...

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