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Engines of Our Ingenuity 3072: William Gosset

Houston Public Media 5/17 7:01P Dr. Krešimir Josic

Episode: 3072 The brewer, chemist and statistician William Sealy Gosset. Today, a master brewer and a statistician.

Allegiance Bank, CBTX unveil future post-merger brand for combined $1.5B bank

Houston Biz Journal 5/17 3:55P Chris Mathews

After the merger of Houston-based Allegiance Bancshares Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTX) and Houston-based CBTX Inc. (Nasdaq: CBTX), the respective parent companies of Allegiance Bank and...

Helix Energy Solutions to acquire Louisiana-based cos. focused on Gulf of Mexico shelf

Houston Biz Journal 5/17 3:00P Olivia Pulsinelli

Of particular interest to Helix is the expansion of its decommissioning presence in the Gulf of Mexico shelf.

Houston neighborhood tiger 'thriving and happy' after one year at East Texas sanctuary

Houston Chron.com 5/17 1:29P Ariana Garcia

The large feline has put on some healthy weight and will turn two in August, reports the Humane Society of the United States.

Lina Hidalgo accuses DA Kim Ogg of election year politics in COVID outreach contract investigation

Houston Public Media 5/17 11:47A Paul DeBenedetto, Lucio Vasquez

Hidalgo accused Ogg of using misleading evidence to obtain search warrants that resulted in the arrest of her chief of staff and two former senior staffers.

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Influential '80s band Echo & The Bunnymen bring on a new Houston show

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/17 12:20P Steven Devadanam

In yet another jolt to Gen-Xers' "it's been how long!?" sensibilities, one of the most influential bands in modern British music history has just announced a North American tour celebrating 40 -- yes,...

Houston author thrills readers with 2 hot new titles set in Texas

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/17 11:00A Natalie Harms

After her author debut last year, Houstonian Ashley Winstead is bookending her summer with two new releases -- two books that couldn't be any more different. Last year, Winstead published In My Dreams...

Stunning new wildlife film inspires Texans to keep Texas beautiful

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/16 11:30A Hannah J. Phillips

Move over David Attenborough and Barack Obama, there's a new wildlife narrator on the job, and he's here to both celebrate and conserve what makes Texas unique. Narrated by none other than Matthew...

Lady Gaga invites Houstonians to her decadent Ball in new tour stop

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/16 10:52A Steven Devadanam

One of pop culture' most celebrated performers is bringing her bad romance to Houston. Lady Gaga has added a Bayou City date to her The Chromatica Ball global stadium tour, one of three new dates....

Edgy comedian-actor-podcaster Bill Burr makes slight return to Houston

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/16 9:02A Steven Devadanam

Edgy, insightful, and a little fed up with pretty much everything, comedian/actor/podcaster Bill Burr has earned a loyal following for his deadpan takes on pop culture, sports, and society as a whole....

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New Rice Village Restaurant Offers a Taste of Tel Aviv in Houston

Eater Houston 5/17 9:39A Brittany Britto Garley

Hamsa cooks up a breathtaking dining experience with Middle Eastern cuisine and charcoal-grilled meats. | Kirsten Gilliam The owners behind Doris Metropolitan are serving Israeli cuisine at its latest...

'World's biggest pizza slice' restaurant headed to Houston area

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/17 6:11A Eric Sandler

A Louisiana restaurant that claims to serve the "World's Biggest Pizza Slice" has set its sights on Houston. Fat Boy's Pizza will open its first Houston-area location in Richmond at The Grand at...

Find Lake Views and Themed Cocktails at Cypress’s New Italian Restaurant

Eater Houston 5/17 4:08A Brittany Britto Garley

Passerella will serve up an array of Italian dishes with waterfront views. | Jenn Duncan Passerella will serve up themed cocktails and Italian cuisine on the Cypress waterfront Gr8 Plate Hospitality —...

Houston Bar With Espresso Martinis on Tap Will Open in the Heights This Fall

Eater Houston 5/17 3:26A Brittany Britto Garley

New bar Heights Social will feature martinis on tap and weekend brunch with tableside champagne service. | Long Kim Watch your fingers. Heights Social will also offer weekend brunch with tableside...

Dynamic Houston restaurant group sets open date for new Italian spot

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/16 12:00P Eric Sandler

The wait for Cypress' new Italian restaurant ends tomorrow. Gr8 Plate Hospitality will officially unveil Passerella, its new Italian restaurant, on Tuesday, May 17. Owners Doris and Paul Miller have...

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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...

Thanasis Antetokounmpo Wears Dolce&Gabbana

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:50A Style Magazine Newswire

Thanasis Antetokounmpo chose to wear Dolce&Gabbana for his arrival at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee for the 2022 NBA Playoffs Celtics VS Bucks Game on 9 May 2022.

Dallas Designer Debuts Louise Lynette, Blending High Fashion with Elegance for the Modern Woman

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:39A Style Magazine Newswire

Lynette Williams, a Dallas-based designer, is making her foray into the fashion and retail worlds with the launch of her namesake brand, Louise Lynette. Available through an...

Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Experts, Searches for Diamond of the Season at Exclusive...

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:37A Style Magazine Newswire

Esteemed Guests Enjoyed Bridgerton-Themed Costume Contest to Win a $7K Platinum Vintage Diamond Ring, Bouquet Making, a Live String Quartet, Photo Opps and Sparkling Diamonds

James Harden Wears an Adidas x Gucci

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 5/10 5:25A Style Magazine Newswire

James Harden wore an adidas x Gucci candy pink and multicolor acetate....

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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...

La Marque alum, George Ranch OC named new Cougars head football coach

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/12 10:51A From Staff Reports

Newly hired head football coach Wade Oliphant graduated from La Marque High School in 1998 and won three state football championships with the Cougars.

La Marque senior ready to rise to occasion at state track meet

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/10 4:55P By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

La Marque track and field senior Kai Johnson will look to perform his best while on the biggest stage at this week’s UIL State Track and Field Championship Meet.

'World's largest running event' races into Houston for a good cause

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/6 11:20A Steven Devadanam

The largest running event in history is coming to Houston. The Wings for Life World Run, which raises money for spinal cord injury research, kicks off at 6 am Sunday, May 8. The annual event unites...

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NAHB: Builder confidence plunges in May on affordability concerns

Houston Agent Magazine 5/17 6:23A John Yellig

Homebuilder confidence fell for the fifth month in a row in May with a steep eight-point drop in the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Affordability...

Coventry Homes debuts new model home in Bridgeland

Houston Agent Magazine 5/16 7:02P Lindsey Wells

Coventry Homes recently unveiled a model home in the new Prairieland Village section of Bridgeland. The two-story Lumberton floor plan at 10706 Monarch Butterfly Dr. features...

10 most-expensive active listings in Texas

Houston Agent Magazine 5/16 7:01P Lindsey Wells

The demand for luxury homes in Texas is strong, as record-high prices and low inventory have led to a spike in homes sold in the million-dollar-and-up range. The Houston...

Inside the rise in Hispanic homeownership

Houston Agent Magazine 5/13 9:09A Emily Mack

via NAHREP The rate of Hispanic homeownership is steadily increasing, new data from The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) shows. With 8.8 million Hispanic-owned...

Less buyers doesn’t mean more available homes

Houston Agent Magazine 5/13 8:17A Liz Hughes

There may be less buyers in today’s real estate market, but that’s not keeping them from gobbling up what’s out there to be purchased. And despite home demand falling, houses...

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More than 1 million people have died of Covid-19 in the US

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/17 11:43A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

More than one million people have now died of Covid-19 in the US since the pandemic's start, according to Tuesday data from Johns Hopkins University -- a reminder the pandemic...

Samir Becic Reaching out to the 300 Largest Companies in Houston as Part of Fitness Campaign 2022

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 5/17 10:55A Health Fitness Revolution

Every aspect of health is important to Houston’s “Fitness Czar” Samir Becic . He infamously promoted obesity awareness when he ran 7 marathons in 8 weeks wearing a 73.5 lbs...

New Houston Black-Owned Vodka, General Orders No.3, Officially Launches Juneteenth Weekend with...

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/17 7:39A Style Magazine Newswire

General Orders No.3 (GO3), a new Houston-based, Black owned premium vodka, will officially launch its heritage-rich, ultra-premium vodka Juneteenth Weekend by presenting a big...

How golfers embraced fitness training and learned to love the gym

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/17 5:49A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Trevor Anderson calls it a "lightbulb" moment for Jordan Spieth. Anderson, a performance coach with 27 years' experience, was guiding the three-time major winner through a...

FDA authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 booster shots for children ages 5 to 11

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 5/17 5:37A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

The US Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 at least five...

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