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Former President Bush and Matthew McConaughey headline bookish bash

Culturemap Houston Society 5/5 11:15A Steven Devadanam

Charismatic former President George W. Bush recently joined authors Mark Sullivan, husband-wife duo Peter Baker and Susan B. Glasser, Elin Hilderbrand, and Matthew McConaughey (virtually) for the 27th...

WATCH: Remember Palace Lanes on Bellaire? It's now Palace Social

cw39.com 5/5 6:31A Rachel Estrada

HOUSTON, Texas (CW39) - Lots of changes in Houston. Remember Palace Lanes on Bellaire Boulevard? It's now Palace Social . The next generation of bowling entertainment is here!...

Construction underway on Medical Center of Tomball

AmericanTowns.com (Houston) 5/4 7:00P

Located northwest of Houston off of Highway 249 at 155 School Street, Medical Center of Tomball is being built in collaboration with U.K.-based Global

Houston young professionals go wild at Memorial Park for glades party

Culturemap Houston Society 5/4 11:37A Natalie Galerne

Dozens of active young Houstonians recently gathered in Memorial Park's Clay Family Eastern Glades for a night of celebratory toasts and socially distanced fun. The sixth-annual Urban Wild Glow in the...

Texas veterans win big at Rice University s veteran-owned business competition

AmericanTowns.com (Houston) 5/3 7:00P

Three veteran-owned businesses were awarded prize money during the 2021 Rice University Veterans Business Battle held in late April. During

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Panda Valedictorians

Pershing Middle School PTO 5/4 3:16A mmccormick

We are so proud that two former Pershing Pandas are Valedictorians. Congratulations to Jennifer Hamad (Heights HS) and Thomas Schultz (Lamar HS). This is a remarkable...

Spring 2021 Exam Week Schedule

Episcopal High School (Academics Pillar) 4/30 7:51A

Exams Begin May 17

"Participation is Creation" Awards Announced

Episcopal High School (Arts Pillar) 4/29 2:51A

Arts Pillar Honors Best of Show

Lamar High School wins 2021 Landmark Award

Houston ISD (News) 4/26 11:27A HISD Communications

The newly built Lamar High School was named the winner of the Houston Business Journal 2021 Landmark Awards for Education. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding real estate projects that...

Volunteers in Public Schools celebrates 50 years, recognizes 2020-2021 honorees

Houston ISD (News) 4/23 7:43A HISD Communications

For 50 years, Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) has provided the Houston Independent School District with invaluable support and commitment that supports student success. That partnership was...

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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,...

Houston's Alley Theatre unveils triumphant 75th anniversary season

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/4 10:50A Steven Devadanam

What a pandemic it's been for the cherished Alley Theatre. In May 2020, the longstanding theatrical company was forced to slash its budget and shorten its season. Then, in December 2020, the...

10 best Houston in-person and virtual plays and performances for May

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/4 4:30A Tarra Gaines

We're going live (and in-person) this May. Finally, along with plenty of streaming goodness, this month brings Houston a few performing arts shows on stage in front of an outdoor audience. While we...

Houston Ballet reclaims spotlight with full 2021-22 season

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/3 10:01A CultureMap Create

After canceling part of its 2019-20 season and the entirety of its 2020-21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Houston Ballet is back. The company will return to live performances at its home theater...

Crafty new art museum makes a splash in Sugar Land's Town Square

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/3 9:20A Steven Devadanam

As a blossoming 'burb to raise a family, Sugar Land scores high marks. The town was recently named one of America's best small cities and also a top value for first-time home buyers. However, the...

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop Celebrates Nurses with National Nurses Week Deal

West University Place 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...

Fan-favorite Houston taqueria shakes up Greenway Plaza with go-go vibe

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

Some of Houston's favorite tacos are coming to Greenway Plaza. Tacos A Go Go will open its sixth Houston-area location in the former Jenni's Noodle House space at 3773 Richmond Ave., the restaurant...

16 buzzy bars and restaurants to toast Cinco de Mayo in Houston

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/4 8:15A Eric Sandler

This year's Cinco de Mayo could be one to remember. While most Houstonians probably don't have many opinions about Mexico's victory at the Battle of Puebla, we do love a good deal on margaritas. Bars...

Houston crowned best BBQ city in America in surprising new survey

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/4 6:18A Eric Sandler

Houston is the best city in the country for barbecue. Congratulations, Houstonians, we've conquered the state's top cuisine. This surprising conclusion comes courtesy of a report by the website BBQ...

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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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Softball and Baseball Win SPC Championships

Episcopal High School (Athletics Pillar) 5/3 3:43A

The EHS softball team defeated south zone rival St. John's 16-9 last Tuesday night and earned a spot in the SPC championship game v the north zone #1 seed Ft. Worth Country Day. The Knights and...

Waddle, Little Selected Early in the NFL Draft

Episcopal High School (Athletics Pillar) 5/3 3:39A

The 2021 NFL Draft proved to be an exciting one for EHS as two former Knights were selected early in the event held in Cleveland. EHS fans did not have to wait long to see a Knight cross the stage as...

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...

Boys Lacrosse Defeats Kinkaid; Finishes 3rd in the City

Episcopal High School (Athletics Pillar) 4/26 3:13A

The varsity boys lacrosse team earned a thrilled 12-7 win at Kinkaid to capture third place in the city playoffs.

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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...

Zillow reveals how fast home values are rising in Houston market

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 4/26 5:31A Arden Ward

The spring selling season is underway, and those looking to purchase a home in Houston should expect to pay a premium -- regardless of price point -- Zillow says. A new study from the real estate...

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