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San Antonio campuses banning backpacks after deadly school shooting in Uvalde

Houston Chron.com 5/24 9:31P Madalyn Mendoza, mySanAntonio

Local districts are trying to reassure parents after a gunman killed at least 21 people at an elementary school.

Biden says 'we have to act' after Texas school shooting

Houston Chron.com 5/24 8:02P By ZEKE MILLER and CHRIS MEGERIA

The president delivered an emotional plea for new restrictions on guns in a speech from the White House Tuesday night.

Sen. Chris Murphy begs for gun compromise after Texas school shooting

Houston Chron.com 5/24 7:49P By SUSAN HAIGH and LISA MASCARO,

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, who came to Congress representing Sandy Hook, begged his colleagues to finally pass legislation addressing the...

President Joe Biden to address nation over deadly Texas school shooting

Houston Chron.com 5/24 7:34P Priscilla Aguirre

He will speak tonight.

Top Southern Baptists plan to release secret list of abusers

Houston Chron.com 5/24 5:59P By DEEPA BHARATH, Associated Pre

The secret list names hundreds of pastors and other church-affiliated personnel accused of sexual abuse.

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UH stages marvelously monstrous musical with can't-miss killer plant

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/24 8:20A Holly Beretto

In a first-ever, full-scale collaboration between the University of Houston's students and faculty from its Moores School of Music and the School of Theatre & Dance, the university presents the...

Art of Banksy draws up immersive Houston event with signature secrecy

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/24 4:55A Alex Bentley

Street artist Banksy has always been known for his secrecy, and Houston will get a taste of that when the new immersive art exhibition, Banksyland, comes to the city for a brief stint, August 12-14....

These are the 11 best Memorial Day events in Houston

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/24 1:00A Craig D. Lindsey

Houstonians can expect a wide array of events on this holiday of remembrance this Memorial Day weekend. Look for solemn observances, memorial events, WWII-themed activities, museum days, crawfish, and...

Astros legend Nolan Ryan's must-see film screens for limited time

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/23 10:01A Steven Devadanam

Towering, intimidating, and possessing one of the most blistering fastballs ever witnessed in Major League Baseball, Nolan Ryan -- the pride of Alvin High School, Houston Astros, and one of the most...

5 Top TIPS on Doing Disney with Toddlers

Lonestar Looking Glass 5/23 6:26A Alice Kerley

Turn on your JavaScript to view content Watching Annie skip and dance while walking through Fantasy Land with the musical sounds from Prince Charming s Carousel playing nearby as if it was a symphony...

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Houston's 11 best chefs showcase city's world-class + diverse dining

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/24 10:35A Eric Sandler

The 11 finalists for the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Chef of the Year are a distinguished group. The James Beard Foundation selected five of this year's nominees as semifinalists for its Best Chef:...

The Inside Scoop on a Top Chef Taping

Houston Food Finder 5/24 7:29A Ryan Kasey Baker

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a guest during the controlled mayhem of Bravo s long-running cooking competition show, Top Chef ? As a writer for Houston Food Finder, I had the good fortune of being...

Austin’s Award-Winning Bar Nickel City to Open Third Texas Location in Houston

Eater Houston 5/24 7:29A Brittany Britto Garley

Nickel City’s Houston location will feature a patio bar with a focus on rum. | Robert J. Lerma/EATX Unlike the other outposts, Houston’s Nickel City will emphasize rum in its cocktails Austin’s Nickel...

Everything You Need to Know About Dining and Drinking at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Eater Houston 5/24 4:54A Brittany Britto Garley

George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston offers a variety of dining options that can spice up any layover and make sure you’re satisfied before your flight. | Shutterstock As travelers return...

Related: Where to Eat At William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) Eater Houston

After 42 Years, a James Beard Award-Winning Houston Chef Gets Some R&R

Houston Food Finder 5/23 12:08P Phaedra Cook

The year was 1992, and a Houston chef dubbed the Father of Southwestern Cuisine was honored with the James Beard: Best Chef Southwest award for his innovations. That chef was Robert Del Grande of Cafe...

Related: Beard Award-winning chef behind Houston’s Cafe Annie will soon retire Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint Review

Color and Chic 5/24 10:28A Quincy

Part of my job is sharing the best beauty products on the market with you, and after testing countless foundations, the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint remains one of my holy grail. It’s basically a...

Texas jewelry star Kendra Scott debuts dazzling new engagement rings

Culturemap Houston Fashion 5/24 6:47A Hannah J. Phillips

Already a go-to for wedding jewelry essentials, Austin-based Kendra Scott is expanding into a new category with the introduction of The Engagement Collection by Kendra Scott. This launch is the second...

Business Casual Attire for Women

Color and Chic 5/19 1:14P Quincy

A lot has changed since early 2020, including the standards for workwear. If you’re not already back in the office, you likely will be soon, which is why I wanted to do a business casual attire for...

How Lori Harvey Dropped Her Michael B. Jordan weight

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/16 8:54A Style Magazine Newswire

When Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey started dating in 2020, Harvey gained 15 pounds. She calls it her "Micheal B. Jordan" weight. Her clothes didn't fit, and she was not...

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Podcast: Is Paolo Banchero in Houston’s future?

Houston Rockets 5/22 11:51A Dave Hardisty

The Rockets had the worst record in the league in 2021-22 but ever since the NBA changed the lottery odds in 2019, that just doesn t mean as much for your chances of getting...

Houston-based app aims to score with golfers of all skill levels

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/19 8:22A CultureMap Create

The game of golf got its start in 15th century Scotland, but a 21st-century app can help you show off new and improved skills on your favorite courses in Houston and beyond. Golf Live gives instant...

Rockets will pick third in the 2022 NBA Draft

Houston Rockets 5/17 8:35A Clutch

From the end of the season to the lottery has felt like an eternity, but we now know where the Houston Rockets will be picking. The Rockets will pick 3rd in the 2022 NBA Draft...

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Which Houston suburb has the hottest real estate market?

Houston Agent Magazine 5/24 12:25P Emily Mack

With suburban home value growth surpassing that of urban homes, the most popular areas appear to be outside the city. According to Zillow , all 10 of its current top markets...

'Floating' Galveston Bay home with historic pedigree lists for $3.75M

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 5/24 9:52A Holly Beretto

Imagine waking up and looking out across a panoramic view of Galveston Bay from a bedroom that feels like it's floating above the sea. That's every day at 16502 Bayfront Dr., in a stunning home that's...

New residential sales fall in April as home prices, mortgage rates continue to climb

Houston Agent Magazine 5/24 6:23A John Yellig

U.S. new-home sales plunged in April as continued increases in home prices and interest rates priced out many would-be homebuyers. The rate of new single-family home sales...

Related: “Unusual” market in April as home sales slow, but listed homes still sell quickly and at high prices Houston Agent Magazine

Compass joins the Fortune 500

Houston Agent Magazine 5/23 7:54A Emily Mack

Compass made its debut on the Fortune 500 today, becoming one of the youngest companies to make the list. Founded in 2012, Compass has grown quickly to include 30,000 agents...

What’s the must-have tech for Houston agents?

Houston Agent Magazine 5/20 6:00A Houston Agent

What are the tools that Houston s agents and brokers can t live without? From marketing and social media to lead generation and sales, we want to hear your how you utilize...

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10 Benefits of Natural (Non-Toxic) Deodorant

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/24 11:05A Health Fitness Revolution

Not taking a look at the ingredients in a product is something we all do, especially with deodorant. Everyone sweats, whether it be a lot or a little, deodorant is something...

Millennial Entrepreneur on Working with Sommer Ray & Tackling the Taboo of Sexual Wellness

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/24 9:29A Style Magazine Newswire

Attorney, co-founder of Imaraïs Beauty (by Sommer Ray), millennial entrepreneur Felicia Hershenhorn is making a serum for sex AKA Play Primer (available July 2022) that’s as...

Walmart apologizes for selling Juneteenth ice cream

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/24 8:56A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Walmart's attempt to commemorate Juneteenth with a new ice cream didn't go over so well. The company is apologizing for selling "Celebration Edition: Juneteenth Ice Cream,"...

Coca-Cola is discontinuing Honest Tea

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/24 8:52A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

First Coca-Cola cut Tab, Odwalla and Zico coconut water. Now, Honest Tea is getting axed.

The quest for longer-lasting Covid-19 vaccines

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/24 5:54A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

As waves of new coronavirus variants circulate the globe, one thing has become clear: human immunity against the virus fades over time.

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