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Texas may get a coastal storm barrier, but will it be too late?

Houston Chron.com 1/21 6:46A BETHANY IRVINE, The Texas Tribun

The federal infrastructure bill’s passage renewed hopes that Texas would finally get a coastal storm barrier. But Galveston and Houston could still get hit by a hurricane...

TV-radio listings: Jan. 21

Houston Chron.com 1/21 3:00A

.. Television Col. basketball Toledo at Ohio CBSSN 5 p.m. Col. basketball St. Bonaventure at Duquesne ESPN2 6 p.m. .

Meat Loaf, Grammy-winning singer famous for ‘I’d Do Anything For Love,’ dies at 74

Houston Public Media 1/21 2:54A NPR Staff

Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, was best known for Bat Out Of Hell, one of the best selling albums of all time.

Americans are divided on abortion. The Supreme Court may not wait for minds to change

Houston Public Media 1/21 2:50A Julie Rovner, KHN

Public opinion remains bitterly divided on the issue, but an imminent Supreme Court decision could overturn or dramatically undercut Roe v. Wade .

Families are in distress after the first month without the expanded child tax credit

Houston Public Media 1/21 2:46A Paul DeBenedetto

January is the first month since July 2021 that more than 36 million families in the U.S. did not receive money from the expanded child tax credit program. For some, the...

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Carver Speech and Debate Students Excel in Local Competition

Aldineisd.org 1/18 6:27A Valonia Walker

Pictured above from left to right: Elizza Dabrio-Leiva (11), Quincy Kimany (12), Lashawn Bolton (12), Alyssa Davis-Leonard (10), Jordan Nelson (12), Erin Graves (12), Santiago...

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#FoodieFriday: Five Reasons to Eat at Houston’s Newest Pan-Latin Steakhouse, Toro Toro

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 1/20 8:00P Julie T

A new steakhouse has opened in downtown Houston s Four Seasons Hotel, and it is everything you would expect when two top-tier brands unite.  Toro Toro Houston is an upscale Pan-Latin steakhouse from...

Young super-soloists compete in annual Houston Grand Opera showcase

Culturemap Houston Arts 1/20 10:46A Steven Devadanam

Fans of opera and local talent will no doubt delight in Houston Grand Opera's Concert of the Arias, which presents its 34th annual showcase on Friday, January 21. Known as the Eleanor McCollum...

Texas doctor dives into Shark Tank with device that stops hiccups

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/20 6:44A Chantal Rice

Humans are weird. Take, as a perfect example, the phenomenon of hiccups -- the sudden and involuntary spasm of the diaphragm muscle between regular breaths. All humans experience them, and so do other...

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

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/20 12:00A Craig D. Lindsey

This weekend brings a host of artful events for those so inclined. Look for an exhibition opening centering on an epic war movie, a showcase of young artists, and a merging of wellness and art....

Acclaimed Aspen art gallery blooms with new Upper Kirby studio

Culturemap Houston Arts 1/19 9:48A Steven Devadanam

Houstonians who frequently travel to Aspen, Colorado will no doubt be familiar with Christopher Martin. The celebrated painter and gallerist boasts a popular presence in Aspen and Dallas's Design...

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Clever Montrose cooking school nurtures newbie Houston chefs

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/20 9:45A Eric Sandler

A new business wants to help Houstonians improve their skills in the kitchen. The Cookery opens in Montrose next Friday, January 28 at 901 Rhode Pl. Houston's location joins the original Cookery in...

Rice Village's non-alcoholic drink shop, plus Chris Shepherd's burgers

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/20 7:21A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Danny Frounfelker joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss Sipple, his shop in Rice Village that sells non-alcoholic wine, beer, and...

2 Texas chains cruise onto list of country’s best drive-thrus

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/20 3:37A Chantal Rice

The rest of the U.S. is quickly catching on to some fast-food addictions most Texans have been noshing for years, with one automotive-focused media site driving some national praise for two beloved...

Where to eat in Houston: 9 fresh restaurants to sample in the new year

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/18 10:47A Eric Sandler

Even by the usual standards of Houston's bustling restaurant scene, the past couple of months have been a busy time for new openings. Successful operators have debuted several promising concepts that...

2 popular Texas burger brands team up to create beefy new powerhouse

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/18 4:21A Eric Sandler

Austin-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar has acquired Bryan-based Grub Burger Bar to form a new company that unites two of Texas's most prominent better burger joints. Terms of the deal were not disclosed....

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Hip Texas bootmaker corrals $56 million to fuel national growth

Culturemap Houston Fashion 1/19 8:35A John Egan

With a fresh investment of $56 million, Austin-based bootmaker Tecovas is kicking its national expansion into a higher gear. The company, which specializes in high-quality, high-end Western footwear,...

Fashion icon André Leon Talley is dead at age 73

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 1/19 8:12A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

André Leon Talley, the former longtime creative director for Vogue and a fashion icon in his own right, has died at age 73, according to a statement on his official Instagram...

Here's The Top 10 Trends To Look Forward To In 2022

Houstonia Magazine (Style & Trends) 1/18 12:49P Danielle Wright

From Converse, Homage Year and DYI, these brands are pushing fashion forward.

Black Designer Launches Luxury Handbag and Accessories Line

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 1/18 3:33A Style Magazine Newswire

Meet Ndidi Obi, founder and CEO of a refreshing new Black-owned, luxury brand called Ndidi Obi USA Inc. that poised to take us to the next level in fashion. Utilizing a...

10 Closet Essentials To Update Your Wardrobe

Houstonia Magazine (Style & Trends) 1/14 8:52A Danielle Wright

Embark on a style-filled year with Hemline, Express and Brandon Blackwood

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Ready, Set, Go! Kids Track and Field Starts Now

Spring BubbleLife iReporter 1/8 4:16P Linette Roach

If you have a child that is interested in the sport of track and field, you are invited to join the Northwest Flyers Track Club.  We offer a full range of track and field...

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Two executives with United Real Estate in Texas named among most influential industry leaders

Houston Agent Magazine 1/21 3:02A Patrick Regan

Two Texas executives with United Real Estate were recognized among the most influential real estate leaders in the nation, a news release announced. United Real Estate Group...

Consumer Federation of America: ‘Uncouple buyer, seller agent commissions’

Houston Agent Magazine 1/20 10:07A Liz Hughes

The ongoing commission battle has a recent report calling for some major changes in how commission rates are determined, but is that the right choice? How much commission...

Texas No. 2 state to own a ‘tiny home’

Houston Agent Magazine 1/20 9:48A Emily Mack

The financial service provider IPX1031 has conducted a study to determine the overall best states in which to own a tiny home. As the hot housing market grows more...

Existing-home sales slide in December while prices continue to climb

Houston Agent Magazine 1/20 9:23A John Yellig

Existing-home sales declined in December after three months of increases , while the median sales price rose, marking 118 consecutive months of gains, the longest streak on record, the National...

Elegant French-style home graces market in Tanglewood at $3.5 million

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 1/20 5:44A Holly Beretto

Imagine the convenience and upscale living of the Galleria blended with the suburban retreat of Tanglewood. That's 5614 Cedar Creek Drive, a 7,599-square foot retreat currently on offer for just under...

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Top 10 Benefits of BCAAs

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 1/21 2:16A Health Fitness Revolution

What are BCAAs? What are Branch-Chain Amino Acids and why the sudden craziness around them? What do they do and are they beneficial to you? To understand BCAAs, we have to first understand what amino...

Here’s How A Houston Trainer Is Motivating Clients To Reach Their Fitness Goals

Houstonia Magazine (Fitness) 1/20 7:54A Danielle Wright

The Elite ISSA certified coach is spilling the secrets on keeping his clients active

Top 10 Health Benefits of Chaga Mushrooms

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 1/20 12:30A Health Fitness Revolution

You might be wondering what a Chaga mushroom is, maybe you’ve never heard of it before! Chaga mushrooms are fungi grown on birch trees that are rich in health benefits. The word “Chaga” comes from the...

Samir Reaching Out to Apple CEO Tim Cook to Include Bosnian Language Keyboard

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 1/19 6:10A Health Fitness Revolution

Apple is one of the largest companies in the world, and it has revolutionized the way we use technology and interact with our peers digitally. As such, Apple plays an...

Top 10 Vitamins for Vegans

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 1/19 12:54A Health Fitness Revolution

Getting adequate nutrition is very important, but when you are eating a vegan diet, sometimes you don’t consume as many vitamins and minerals as you should. While it is recommended that you take...

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