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Two Houston universities listed among worst campuses for LGBTQ students

Houston Chron.com 10/26 11:33A Ariana Garcia

Only one Bayou City university made a national list of LGBTQ-friendly campuses.

SpaceX needs to tame toilet trouble before weekend launch

Houston Chron.com 10/26 10:08A By MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Wri

During SpaceX’s first private flight, a tube came unglued, spilling urine onto fans.

Houston restaurant software co. gobbles up Kansas City startup

Houston Biz Journal 10/26 7:18A Kansas City Business Journal and

A local software company focused on the restaurant industry has acquired a Kansas City-area startup whose technology develops an e-commerce platform and websites that enable...

Harris County commissioners battle over new county maps that would benefit Democrats

Houston Public Media 10/26 4:18A Andrew Schneider

A map proposed by Democratic Commissioner Rodney Ellis would shrink Republican Commissioner Tom Ramsey's precinct, while sandwiching most of unincorporated Harris County into...

5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Oct. 26

Click 2 Houston 10/26 4:05A

Here are things to know for Tuesday, Oct. 26: 1. Restrictions on transgender student athletes’ participation in school sports signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott Texas’...

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#TravelTuesday: Relax and Dine Around Austin — Our Top Three Fall Picks

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 10/25 10:00P Julie T

As the weather changes in Austin, summer activities and attractions are cooling down. So, we’ve gathered some adventures around the city that are perfect for sweater weather.  These three fall picks...

18 scream-worthy events for a frightfully fun Halloween in Houston

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 10/25 9:43A Craig D. Lindsey

It's time to break out those costumes, Houston. Halloween is here and myriad events and spectacles are vying for your patronage. From haunted houses to pet-friendly activities to boozy bashes, these...

Very Superstitious: Your Guide to Astros Post-Season Rituals

Visit Houston TX 10/25 4:00A

For some, it s a lucky pair of underwear or socks. For others, it s neglecting to shave after the latest win. Superstitions are real and they hit the Houston area hard in the Astros post season....

H-Town Guide to World Series Specials

Visit Houston TX 10/25 3:00A

Once again, the Houston Astros are gearing up for the World Series. Read on for tasty food and drink specials unique to the World Series. Just one more thing to celebrate! Check here to see where to...

Your Guide to November

Visit Houston TX 10/25 1:00A

Houston is busy in November as it celebrates the Mexican tradition of D a de los Muertos and it starts gearing up for the holidays with multiple celebrations. You ll want to pencil these Houston...

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EaDo Hangout Truck Yard Faces Blowback After Marquee Message Seen As Insensitive by Local Cycling...

Eater Houston 10/26 6:45A Brittanie Shey

EaDo’s Truck Yard is facing blowback for a message on their marquee. | Truck Yard/Facebook Truck Yard has since removed the message and apologized for its content [The context about the recent case...

Famously salty Miami-based gourmet doughnut shop rolling into Houston

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/26 5:50A Eric Sandler

A nationally renown, Miami-based doughnut shop has set its sights on Houston. The Salty will open its first Bayou City location on the property currently occupied by One Fifth at 1658 Westheimer Rd....

Astros stars Alex Bregman + Lance McCullers Jr. debut new hard seltzer

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/26 1:00A Steven Devadanam

Houstonians ready to raise a glass to the Houston Astros and the team's return to the World Series now have a new, grand-slam local option -- one created by two of the hottest players in Major League...

Now, You Can Follow Eater Houston on Instagram

Eater Houston 10/25 8:51A Amy McCarthy

We’ll be showing off dishes like this stunning quail from Bludorn | Caroline Fontenot/EHOU Share your best food photos with us Did you know that you can follow Eater Houston on Instagram ? We’re using...

Chef's departure sparks reboot at Houston Korean fried chicken spot

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 10/25 7:12A Eric Sandler

One of Houston's most popular destinations for Korean fried chicken is getting back to basics. Effectively immediately, Dak & Bop's location on 18th Street in Lazybrook/Timbergrove will be more like...

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The Dam Hoi Tradition: Our Vietnamese Engagement Party

Color and Chic 10/25 12:26A Hoang-Kim

We can officially call each other s parents Mom and Dad now! We had our ?ám H?i a Vietnamese Engagement Party and it was so wonderful to be surrounded by family and friends. As we prepare for our...

Houston's first non-toxic nail salon opens fresh new River Oaks spot

Culturemap Houston Fashion 10/22 7:34A Steven Devadanam

A posh Heights-area salon has set up shop in River Oaks. Paloma, a local brand that offers clean treatments and bills itself as "Houston's first non- toxic nail salon," has opened a jewel box location...

Reese Witherspoon brings Southern fashions and homewares to Houston

Culturemap Houston Fashion 10/21 6:52A Steven Devadanam

One of the most beloved actresses in America is bringing her unique sense of Southern charm to Houston. Reese Witherspoon's fashion and lifestyle brand, Draper James, will open its first Houston...

At Paris Fashion Week, designers presented a sexy summer dresscode

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 10/19 4:08A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

"Back to business" might have been the way to describe the latest edition of Paris Fashion Week if the clothing on display hadn't been so wonderfully inappropriate for most...

Best-Selling J.Crew Coats and What You Need To Know

Color and Chic 10/19 4:00A Hoang-Kim

J.Crew is one of my favorite places to get coats for fall and winter. My very first J.Crew coat was a purchase from 2009. It s still with me today and looking fabulous. One reason J.Crew coats are...

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Astros superstar shortstop scores major-league tribute from HOF legend

Culturemap Houston Sports 10/20 12:35P ABC13 Staff

Carlos Correa continues to come up clutch for the Houston Astros, and on October 19, a legendary baseball hall-of-famer told him as much with a grand gesture. After Game 4 of the AL Championship...

Ken Hoffman reveals a striking difference with Boston Red Sox fans

Culturemap Houston Sports 10/19 12:35P Ken Hoffman

Panic? Not yet. Concern? Well, yeah. The Houston Astros are down 2-1 in the American League Championship Series, which isn't a math problem as much as the way the Red Sox are hitting grand slam homers...

Houston Astros announce big return of Minute Maid Park watch parties

Culturemap Houston Sports 10/18 11:30A ABC13 Staff

After a year off due to the pandemic, one of the best fan experiences during the Houston Astros' recent postseason is back. Fans are being offered Minute Maid Park's seats and giant scoreboard Monday...

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New-home sales rebound in September as prices hit new record

Houston Agent Magazine 10/26 7:53A John Yellig

New-home sales surged 14% on a monthly basis in September to a seasonally adjusted, annual rate of 800,000, while the median sales price jumped 18.7% year over year to $408,800, the U.S. Census Bureau...

Related: NAR: Existing-home sales rebound in September Houston Agent Magazine

Master-planned community Jubilee aims to ‘spark happiness’ in residents

Houston Agent Magazine 10/25 3:00A Lindsey Wells

A new northwest Houston master-planned community by Johnson Development Corp. will focus on sparking joy and eliciting positivity in its homeowners, according to a press...

New listings of homes in Houston decline again

Houston Agent Magazine 10/22 6:56A Lindsey Wells

New listings have slowed again in Houston’s real estate market, falling 8.9% during the week ended Oct. 18, according to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) weekly...

5 reasons why buyers will love these Independence Heights homes

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 10/21 7:30A CultureMap Create

Buying your first home is an exciting time for everyone, but it's not always easy to know what to look for. Douglas Elliman agent Harris Benson knows a thing or two about working with first-time...

It’s crystal ball time — we want to hear your predictions for 2022!

Houston Agent Magazine 10/21 7:18A Houston Agent

The post It s crystal ball time — we want to hear your predictions for 2022! appeared first on Houston Agent Magazine .

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Fish City Grill Honors Nation s Heroes With Free Veterans Day Meal

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 10/26 8:10A Style Magazine Newswire

Fish City Grill and Half Shells are restaurants known and loved for their top-tier seafood and welcoming neighborhood seafood joint atmosphere. They’re also valued for being...

Celebrate World Vegan Day with JINYA Ramen Bar’s Bold Plant-Based Items

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 10/26 6:20A Style Magazine Newswire

JINYA Ramen Bar is transforming the way people eat ramen with its all-new lineup of perfectly balanced plant-based bowls and small plates.

Creative Pumpkin Workout from Planet Fitness

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 10/26 6:13A Style Magazine Newswire

As we’re all enjoying the crisp fall weather, (finally!) I wanted to share a fun, new way to exercise and put those porch pumpkins to good use. In honor of National Pumpkin...

Flooded within Innovation Merle Normann Cosmetics Announces the Launch of Aqua Bliss

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 10/26 6:11A

Merle Norman Cosmetics announces its FIRST foray into the world of clean skincare with the introduction of NEW Aqua Bliss, a 97% natural, plant-based moisturizer that provides...

Top 10 Benefits of Lavender

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 10/25 12:00P Health Fitness Revolution

Lavender species are common in herb gardens because of their fragrant leaves, attractive purple flowers and are native to countries bordering the Mediterranean, and are widely...

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