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Texas charter school execs approved $15 million to lease private jet while under investigation

Houston Chron.com 8/17 4:48P Dan Carson

A lawsuit filed by IDEA Public Schools admits company leaders were already under investigation for inappropriate spending when they approved a multimillion-dollar jet lease.

Anti-immigration group's environment suit can proceed, judge rules

Houston Chron.com 8/17 2:49P By PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Pr

The coalition seeks to “sharply reduce immigration” for environmental reasons.

Texas company hopes to 'de-extinct' Tasmanian tiger in next 10 years

Houston Chron.com 8/17 12:42P Ariana Garcia

Dallas-based startup Colossal Biosciences also previously announced plans to revive the woolly mammoth.

Harmony Public Schools buys land to open Bridgeland's first charter school

Houston Biz Journal 8/17 12:19P Florian Martin

Harmony Public Schools expects to open its Bridgeland campus in Cypress in August 2025.

Photos: River Oaks mansion cuts price by more than $5M

Houston Biz Journal 8/17 11:32A Jeff Jeffrey

The home at 3920 Inverness in River Oaks was listed for sale at $18 million in June.

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Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/18 1:00A Craig D. Lindsey

This weekend brings a chance of rain and with that, a chance of cooler temps. That may affect an athletic, multi-sport showdown at Texas' largest Crystal lagoon. Those who choose to stay indoors can...

Find treasures from Hines, Smith, and more icons at new estate sale

Culturemap Houston Home + Design 8/17 1:22P Steven Devadanam

Houston civic and philanthropic titans such as Gerald and Barbara Hines and Lester and Sue Smith were known not only for their immense contributions to the city, but for their discriminating eyes for...

Lili Reinhart leads dual lives in light and breezy Look Both Ways

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/17 9:35A Alex Bentley

Netflix movies, especially in recent years, tend to fall into one of two categories: They're either high-budget films where big-name directors are given freedom that other studios don't offer, or...

Houston's Lizzo plays runaway bride in new video starring famous hunk

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/16 11:19A Steven Devadanam

These days, all Houston-born Lizzo needs to do is toot her $55,000 flute and she'll make national headlines. The Bayou City native, who electrified a jam-packed crowd outside the Today Show studios...

Houston's Rooftop Cinema Club reveals highly anticipated fall lineup

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/16 6:40A Steven Devadanam

Houston has withstood another scorching summer, and as we look ahead to cooler temps, plans trend to outdoors and al fresco fun. With that in mind, Houston's first and hottest rooftop movie club is...

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Blood Bros. recruit top talent for new all-day Garden Oaks restaurant

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/17 11:20A Eric Sandler

The Blood Bros. are becoming the Blood Family. The trio behind Blood Bros. BBQ -- brothers Terry and Robin Wong and James Beard Award finalist Quy Hoang -- are preparing to open LuLoo's Day & Night, a...

'Most Insta-worthy' new coffee shop brews up kindness in Montrose

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/17 8:05A Eric Sandler

A new coffee shop devoted to kindness has opened in Montrose. La La Land Kind Cafe is now serving lattes and more at the Montrose Collective, the new mixed-use destination near the intersection of...

Montrose Mexican staple plans new breakfast joint with caviar + coffee

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/16 12:18P Eric Sandler

"He brainwashed me." Ana Beaven isn't one to mince words. The chef-owner of Cuchara, the popular Montrose restaurant that serves dishes found in Mexico City, is explaining how her business partner...

19 Essential Tex-Mex Restaurants In Houston

Eater Houston 8/16 8:52A Brittany Britto Garley

Sizzling platters of fajitas are a given at most Houston Tex-Mex restaurants. | Kirsten Gilliam From cheesy enchiladas to complex mole, these eateries will satisfy any hankering for Mexican cuisine...

New all-day cafe serves Louisiana favorites in familiar Heights space

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/16 8:38A Eric Sandler

A Louisiana-inspired all-day cafe has opened in the Heights. Lagniappe Kitchen & Bar has entered a soft opening this week ahead of its official grand opening this Friday, April 19. Located in the...

Related: A New Orleans-Style Cafe With Muffulettas Is Replacing Heights’ Beloved Revival Market Eater Houston

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5 Houston spas for that delish Hailey Bieber 'glazed donut' manicure

Culturemap Houston Fashion 8/17 12:36P Gabi De la Rosa

This summer, glazed donuts have been elevated from everyone's favorite fried treat to an entire aesthetic, thanks to Instagram star, model -- and oh yeah, wife of Justin -- Hailey Bieber. From the...

US consumers continue to spend, but rising inflation has shifted their priorities

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/17 8:33A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

With lower gas prices effectively putting more money back in their pockets, Americans continued to spend last month. But persistent inflation has reshaped their shopping...

Kiehl’s Retinol Comparison & Other Favorites!

Color and Chic 8/16 2:00A Quincy

You all know what a fan I am of Kiehl s Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum . I ve been using it for the past year, and now I m testing the new Kiehl s Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing Night Serum ....

What to Wear to Work and on the Weekend – 7 Different Outfits!

Color and Chic 8/15 5:20A Hoang-Kim

Ever wake up in the morning, walk into your closet and think, I have nothing to wear? That s where investing in classic pieces you can wear again and again comes in handy. If you have essential pieces...

Look of the Week: Did Kylie Jenner channel another famous Kylie?

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/12 8:11A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Kylie Jenner has made a strong case for glamorous party tops, channeling a disco ball and another famous Kylie, singer Kylie Minogue, at once.

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Houston Astros honor Uvalde visitors with game day experience, big win

Culturemap Houston Sports 8/15 1:00A Steven Devadanam

The Houston Astros may have bested the Oakland A's on Sunday, August 14, but the real winners were the hundreds of fans from Uvalde, Texas who witnessed Alex Bregman blast another Breggy Bomb and...

Beep Baseball demonstration brings inclusive sport to League City

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 8/13 7:30A By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

The sport designed for blind and visually impaired athletes made its League City debut Saturday morning at Hometown Heroes Park.

Ken Hoffman's ultimate insider guide to the Little League World Series

Culturemap Houston Sports 8/12 10:22A Ken Hoffman

Sure, it's impressive that the Houston Astros have made four World Series appearances in recent years, but they're not alone. There's another baseball team around here that's also headed to its fourth...

Houston Astros hometown hero's return headlines Hall of Fame Weekend

Culturemap Houston Sports 8/12 1:00A Steven Devadanam

This weekend marks a major moment for the red-hot Houston Astros, as a pivotal pitcher and fan favorite returns to the mound to lead his team that's atop the American League. After missing the Astros...

League City team wins opener of American Legion World Series

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 8/11 1:50P By CHRISTOPHER WALTER Correspond

League City Post 554 (30-2) used a big third inning to run-rule Camden Post 17 (South Carolina) 12-2 in five innings.

Related: League City Post 554 reaches American Legion World Series The Katy News (Sports), League City team reaches American Legion World Series The Galveston County Daily News (Sports)

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Off-market real estate app DropOffer launches in Houston

Houston Agent Magazine 8/16 11:12A Patrick Regan

Off-market real estate app DropOffer is moving into six new markets, including Houston. The new markets also include Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas , Charlotte and Tampa. DropOffer...

Related: Houston real estate market struggles to maintain momentum Houston Agent Magazine

New-home construction falls 9.6% in July

Houston Agent Magazine 8/16 10:21A John Yellig

New residential construction fell 9.6% in July, as both single-family and multifamily starts fell from June’s pace, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing...

Homebuyer competition falls to lowest level since start of pandemic

Houston Agent Magazine 8/16 1:59A Liz Hughes

Homebuyer competition fell to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic last month, according to a new Redfin report . With the market cooling due to increased...

NAHB: U.S. in a “housing recession,” single-family starts will decline in 2022

Houston Agent Magazine 8/15 5:25A John Yellig

The Federal Reserve’s continued efforts to curb inflation by raising interest rates and higher construction costs have resulted in a housing recession, the National...

Homeowner equity rises again across Texas, nation

Houston Agent Magazine 8/15 12:02A Lindsey Wells

Nearly half (48.1%) of mortgaged U.S. residential properties were considered equity-rich in the second quarter of 2022, meaning that the combined estimated amount of loan...

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Kimchi

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 8/17 11:46A Health Fitness Revolution

Kimchi is a fermented food that originated in Korea over 3,000 years ago . The word kimchi means spiced vegetable, and it s made by combining cabbage, radishes, onions, garlic, and other vegetables...

Top 10 Cruiser Bikes On Amazon

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 8/17 10:23A Health Fitness Revolution

If you re looking for a bike to take on the beach or around town, cruiser bikes are a perfect choice. The HealthFitnessRevolution team has done all the research for you and...

Toxic Heavy Metals Found in Baby Food

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 8/17 8:00A Health Fitness Revolution

Of all the foods, baby food should be the safest, right? Wrong. Recently, the FDA has found significant amounts of toxic heavy metals in popular baby foods. The FDA has tested popular baby foods for...

Texas Wine Month Passports Are Now On Sale!

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 8/17 7:19A Style Magazine Newswire

Tickets go on sale today for Texas Hill Country Wineries' Texas Wine Month passport event, which will be happening this year for the entire month of October at over 45...

Top 10 Signs of an Eating Disorder

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 8/16 12:02P Health Fitness Revolution

Eating disorders do not develop overnight. An eating disorder, categorized as a psychological condition that causes unhealthy eating patterns, can cause severe repercussions and even death. There is a...

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