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$6 million home was Houston's top residential real estate sale of its week (PHOTOS)

Houston Biz Journal 5/19 3:00A Wyatt Loy

Many of the top homes sold the week of May 6 were in the usual neighborhoods for luxury real estate, including the No. 1 home in Memorial Villages.

Houston sports facilities largely unscathed after severe weather

Houston Biz Journal 5/17 9:42A Chandler France

Multiple Houston professional sports teams will host scheduled games this weekend despite severe weather causing significant damage downtown.

Downtown Houston+ begins cleaning up shattered glass, toppled trees after severe storm

Houston Biz Journal 5/17 9:41A Jeff Jeffrey

By Friday morning, Downtown Houston+ had more than 170 people downtown cleaning up shattered glass, even as shards continued to fall.

Despite Thursday's Storm, Houston ISD Could Bring Students Back On Monday

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 5/17 9:38A Faith Bugenhagen

Houston ISD sent a letter to students' families and community members, notifying them of the extent of damage to campuses and plans for the upcoming school day on Monday. The administration reported...

Northwest Houston businesses, schools' power outages and damage cleanup continue (unlocked)

Houston Biz Journal 5/17 9:08A Jishnu Nair

This story is unlocked for all readers. Businesses in the northwest Houston area are recovering after severe storms caused wind damage, some flooding and extensive power...

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Houston Public Library Summer Reading Program

JillBJarvis.com 5/18 6:40A Jill Jarvis

Join the Houston Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge ! There are programs for babies, adults and everyone in between. To participate... Register: Just follow the prompts. Log your reading!...

Shannon Sharpe Headlines 21st Annual Texas Black Expo Summer Celebration

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 5/16 4:47A Jo-Carolyn Goode

Brace yourselves, Houston! The vibrant pulse of the Texas Black Expo (TBE) is set to reverberate through the Houston Galleria area on May 17th and 18th, marking the 21st...

Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Galleria-Area Double Murder

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 5/15 7:24A Francis Page Jr.

A tragic incident in Houston's Galleria area has reached a critical legal milestone as a 22-year-old man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for his role in a 2021 double...

10 Hotels in Houston with Pools and Unforgettable Adventures Nearby

Visit Houston TX 5/11 11:00P

For many travelers, a pool is a key amenity they are searching for when choosing a hotel. Whether you are a fan of swimming or simply like relaxing poolside, you have dozens of hotel pools of all...

A Guide to Comicpalooza

Visit Houston TX 5/9 7:00A

Another revolution around the sun and we re back again for Comicpalooza ! Houston s biggest multi-genre and pop culture festival return to the George R. Brown Convention Center May 24-26 for a weekend...

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What’s Open and What’s Closed in Houston After Severe Storms

Eater Houston 5/17 6:51A Kayla Stewart

Debris spreads across the roads near Interstate 10 and Interstate 45 close to downtown Houston. | Kirk Sides/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Following severe weather on Thursday, May 16, many...

18 Essential Restaurants in Bellaire

Eater Houston 5/17 5:43A Minh Truong

Find a range of outstanding Vietnamese dishes at Crawfish & Noodles. | Crawfish & Noodles/Facebook Bellaire Boulevard, alone, offers a riveting snapshot of how diverse and deep the Houston area dining...

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

Eater Houston 5/16 6:25A Brittany Britto Garley

Find plenty of excellent dining options while waiting for your boarding time at Bush Intercontinental Airport. | OTG IAH offers a variety of dining options, including a new El Tiempo location in...

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The 20 Essential Sushi Restaurants in Houston

Eater Houston 5/7 10:32A Minh Truong

Katami’s menu includes many outstanding sushi rolls. | Courtesy of Katami Where to score the finest sushi, sashimi, sake, and more in the city With a surge of new omakase restaurants and hand roll hot...

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Woj believes Rockets could consider positional fit in 2024 NBA draft

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 5/19 6:01A Rockets Wire

“Houston, at pick three... they have, I think, way more pieces in place than Atlanta and Washington,’ ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski says of the Rockets.

Rockets Forward's Mom Has Last Laugh Over Lakers Superfan

Houston Rockets on Yahoo! Sports 5/19 3:04A Inside The Rockets

Heading into the 2023-24 season, the Houston Rockets weren t expected to make any noise in the crowded Western Conference. NBA fans alike had tampered expectations, as the...

Brewers seek series win against Astros after making a 'statement'

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 5/19 2:11A Reuters

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras called it one of the best at-bats of his career. Facing the Houston Astros Justin Verlander with two on and two out and the score...

Astros and Brewers meet with series tied 1-1

Houston Astros on Yahoo! Sports 5/18 10:01P Athens Daily Review

Milwaukee Brewers (27-18, first in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (20-26, third in the AL West) Houston; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Colin Rea (3-1,...

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Steven Sims, Tim Settle Jr. to compete in professional cornhole tournament

Texans Wire 5/18 11:32A Cole Thompson

The Houston Texans will hit the holes  and  gaps come Monday at the start of organized team practice activity (OTAs), but two players are hitting a hole this weekend.  One...

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Donald R. Horton, founder of nation’s largest homebuilder, dies at 74

Houston Agent Magazine 5/17 8:49A Patrick Regan

Donald R. Horton, the 74-year-old founder of America’s largest homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc., has died, the company announced Friday. “It is with great sadness that I announce...

New listings rise nearly 24% in Houston

Houston Agent Magazine 5/16 6:24A Emily Marek

New listings towered above 2023 volumes in the 19th week of the year, according to the latest Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR)....

Housing starts rebound in April after March slump

Houston Agent Magazine 5/16 6:13A John Yellig

New-home construction swung back to positive territory in April after a March slide, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said in a press release. New homes...

Single-family rental supply grows in Houston

Houston Agent Magazine 5/15 9:32A Emily Marek

The Houston single-family rental (SFR) market showed solid growth in April, with a robust supply for prospective renters, according to the latest Rental Market Update from the...

Hotels overtake offices in residential conversions

Houston Agent Magazine 5/15 7:33A Emily Marek

Apartment conversions increased in 2023, with 17.6% more units converted from outdated buildings than in 2022. However, according to a new report from RentCafe , hotels have...

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Hiking

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/19 1:01A Health Fitness Revolution

Next time you hear someone tell you to take a hike, you might want to thank them for looking out for your health. That s because going on a hike offers tremendous benefits for your physical and mental...

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10 Natural Vitamins and Supplements that Promote Healthy Brain Activity

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/18 2:00A Health Fitness Revolution

Minds are like parachutes; they only function when open. Countless research studies indicate that physical activity sharpens the brain, however, including supplements and vitamins into your daily...

Top 10 Health Benefits of Honey

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/18 1:46A Health Fitness Revolution

Honey, used by humans for the past 2500 years and referred to as the nectar of the Gods in ancient Greece, boasts many health benefits ranging from allergy relief to even healing the skin. Made by...

New virus variants threaten a summer Covid-19 wave, but experts say the risk remains uncertain

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/17 6:57A Deidre McPhillips, CNN

Covid-19 levels are about the lowest they’ve ever been in the United States, but another new crop of virus variants once again threatens to disrupt the downward trend as the...

Top 10 Ways Healthy Lifestyle can Boost Your IQ

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/17 1:26A Health Fitness Revolution

Unbeknownst to most people, intelligence comes in two different forms. There is crystallized intelligence which is stored information and it grows as you age. The second form...

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