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5 things to know today, including July 4 weekend travel forecasts

Houston Biz Journal 7/1 3:12A Olivia Pulsinelli

Happy Friday, Houston! Here's what you need to know to start your July 4 holiday weekend.

Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys win

cw39.com 7/1 12:54A The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros wrapped up a stretch of nine straight games against New York teams Thursday night with another win over the New York Yankees. Alex Bregman hit a two-run double early...

KPRC 2's Stormtracker driving across the Houston area; Here’s what we’re seeing

Click 2 Houston 7/1 12:26A Brittany Taylor

A storm system is moving through southeast Texas Wednesday morning. KPRC 2's Stormtracker is out on the streets and highways, tracking the area’s current weather conditions....

Minimum lot sizes a thorn in the side of Houston-area developers as potential homebuyers continue to...

Houston Biz Journal 7/1 12:00A Florian Martin

Most Houston-area cities have minimum lot sizes for new residential developments. Developers say they are not helping in making housing more affordable.

The art of the remote deal: Tips and tricks to ensure your transaction doesn’t get derailed

Houston Biz Journal 6/30 7:00P Lee & Associates

During times of uncertainty in the world, two constants have always been acknowledged. One, the U.S. is one of the safest places in the world to invest money, and two, real...

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Houston Rockets Select Auburn Forward Jabari Smith Jr. Third Overall In The 2022 NBA Draft

Houston Style Magazine (Houston) 7/1 1:05A Brian Barefield

The Houston Rockets were in a win-win situation, waiting to select their pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. After Duke forward Paolo Banchero was chosen with the number one overall...

Beyoncé breaks the internet again with striking new album cover art

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/30 3:42P Steven Devadanam

Houston's pop culture queen Beyonce has once again broken the internet, this time with a striking new album image. Queen Bey shared the cover artwork for her wildly anticipated new album Renaissance,...

Totally lit new installation dazzles downtown with interactive 'reeds'

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 6/30 11:43A Steven Devadanam

A bright new summer installation is sprouting up downtown just in time for Fourth of July weekend. "Roseaux" an immersive and interactive art experience, opens at downtown Avenida Houston on Friday,...

H-E-B Has Donated $10 Million to Build a New Elementary School in Uvalde, TX

Texas Is Life 6/30 7:29A Joe Youngblood

The old school is being demolished H-E-B is leading Texas businesses in an effort to donate money and services to build a new elementary school in Uvalde, TX to replace Robb...

#TXAway: Game On! A Grand Way to Enjoy San Antonio

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 6/30 6:12A Emily Hord

Looking for the perfect way to up your vacation game with a San Antonio getaway? Add some real games to your stay at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk to score an absolute vacation victory....

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Ben Berg bids adieu to adjacent French bistro, reveals 2 new concepts

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 7/1 3:42A Eric Sandler

Big changes are coming to La Table. The French restaurant's current iteration will close after service on Saturday, July 2. In its place will be two new restaurants developed by a partnership between...

Opulent new nightclub channels decadence of ancient Persia in Midtown

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/30 9:34A Eric Sandler

A posh new nightclub aims to elevate Midtown's bustling nightlife scene. Set to open this Friday, July 1, Babylon is the first Houston project for Denver-based Jet Hospitality. Located in the former...

Beard Award-winning Houston chef dishes on new Galveston hotel project

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 6/30 6:39A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," James Beard Award-winning chef Justin Yu joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss his various projects. The chef-owner of acclaimed downtown...

First Ward’s Spring Street Bar Is Closed, But Not For Long

Eater Houston 6/30 5:40A Brittany Britto Garley

Spring Street Beer & Wine Garden abruptly closed earlier this month, but will reopen under new ownership in July. | Spring Street Beer & Wine Garden The beer and wine garden will reopen under new...

Astronaut-Themed Brewery to Blast Off in Houston's Hardy Yards This Fall

Eater Houston 6/30 4:02A Brittany Britto Garley

Karbach Brewing veterans Chris Fall and Craig “Rocky” Keener will open Bad Astronaut Brewery in Houston’s Hardy Yards this fall. | Content Haus Karbach Brewing Co. veterans are transforming a...

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Introducing: blú swimwear- The Color of Swim

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 6/30 7:43A Style Magazine Newswire

During a vacation in Jamaica, designer Keri O’Shea’s pre-teen son made a comment about the suit on “that guy over there” as being really cool & why can’t he wear a suit like...

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022 Preview

Color and Chic 6/29 1:02P Hoang-Kim

June NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 1 Marled Funnel Neck Sweater Shop 2 Funnel Neck Sweater Shop 3 Slip Pillowcase Shop 4 Plaid Mule Shop 5 Allsaints Dalby Jacket Shop Shop All Shop Shop Shop Shop Shop...

Bold & Brilliant, Introducing Trunks by Patrick T Cooper

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 6/29 10:42A Reginald Dominique PerfectPublic

Get ready to take a walk on the WILD side in Trunks by Patrick T Cooper. These BOLD & BRILLIANT works of wearable art will garner the public eye and aid you in making a...

Introducing the first Barriers x Converse collaboration

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 6/29 8:34A Style Magazine Newswire

Launching July 21, 2022, Barriers Worldwide releases its first collaboration with Converse. The debut collection details a historical journey which guides the audience via...

Gucci fashions fur babies with new pet line now available in Houston

Culturemap Houston Fashion 6/28 2:45P Steven Devadanam

Considering that Americans spent more than $109 billion on pets last year, what's a few hundies for a haute dog or cat? With that in mind, savvy shoppers who seriously style their pets can check out...

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Astros host the Angels to begin 3-game series

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 6/30 9:01P By The Associated Press

The Houston Astros begin a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday.

Bregman helps Astros sink Yankees again, 2-1

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 6/30 4:30P By The Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman hit a two-run double early and the Houston Astros held on for a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.

Related: Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win Fort Bend Herald (Sports)

Astros' Tucker tries to steal home amid PitchCom malfunction

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 6/30 2:00P AP

Houston’s Kyle Tucker was thrown out when he tried to steal home while New York Yankees starter Luis Severino tinkered with his malfunctioning PitchCom device. With Yuli...

Astros host the Yankees, look to continue home win streak

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 6/29 9:01P By The Associated Press

The Houston Astros host the New York Yankees looking to extend a three-game home winning streak.

Verlander goes 8, Astros beat Mets 2-0 on Castro's homer

Fort Bend Herald (Sports) 6/29 6:54P By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, Jason Castro lined a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 2-0 Wednesday to...

Related: Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0 Fort Bend Herald (Sports)

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Development begins on new Fort Bend community

Houston Agent Magazine 6/30 9:12P Lindsey Wells

Starwood Land, a nationwide developer of residential master-planned communities , has entered the development phase for Starbridge, a 933-acre community in Fort Bend County that will include more than...

Homeowner equity surges in Houston amid rising housing prices

Houston Agent Magazine 6/30 12:01P Lindsey Wells

Housing prices nationwide have skyrocketed since the onset of the pandemic and continue rising today. While this is bad news for prospective buyers, rising home prices equal a...

RE/MAX Around Atlanta hires two Houston-area agents

Houston Agent Magazine 6/30 9:51A John Yellig

RE/MAX Around Atlanta recently brought on two Houston-area agents, bringing the firm s total number of new hires since 2020 to more than 25. The agents, Greta Jordan Williams...

Housing inventory rebounds at record rate in largest metros, and Houston is on trend, Realtor.com...

Houston Agent Magazine 6/30 6:41A Patrick Regan

The number of homes available to buyers climbed 18.7% in June, the sharpest year-over-year increase in the history of the Realtor.com Monthly Housing Trends Report. While...

New master-planned community coming to wealthy Houston suburb

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 6/29 3:20P Steven Devadanam

One of the richest counties in Texas, as well as one of the healthiest, will soon see a massive new community. Florida-based, national real estate developer Starwood Land has announced Starbridge, a...

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Samir Successfully Completes 464-mile (747 km) Extreme Fitness Challenge!

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 6/30 8:55P Health Fitness Revolution

In celebration of his 46th birthday on July 4th, Health Fitness Revolution founder  Samir Becic  has spent the last 4 and half weeks hiking 464 miles in Aspen, CO! He is...

Burns Original Bar-B-Que Is Opening New Location In Pearland This Weekend!

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 6/29 10:39A Style Magazine Newswire

4ht of July Weekend just got better! In celebration of the 1-year anniversary of their first Kroger Bistro location in Summerwood, Burns Original Bar-B-Que announces the grand...

Harris Health Ben Taub, LBJ Hospitals Receive National Heart, Stroke Recognition

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 6/29 8:30A Style Magazine Newswire

Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital received national recognition for its heart and stroke care from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association....

Top 5 Plastic Surgery Trends in Houston this Summer

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 6/29 8:27A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

The plastic surgery industry is experiencing its biggest demand in history and Houston is following suit with a high demand for popular body contouring and facial cosmetic...

Top 10 Natural Sugar Alternatives

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 6/29 7:56A Health Fitness Revolution

Almost everyone has seen or heard the phrase “empty calories” when discussing sugar and its nutrient value. Sugar has become demonized as one of the leading culprits contributing to weight gain,...

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