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Top Stories: ➊ – Lake Creek dominates Friendswood in regional semifinal opener (Wednesday), ➋ – Preview/Review: Santa Fe softball, Friendswood baseball look to extend deep playoff runs (Monday), ➌ – ‘She’ll stop at nothing’: Lina Hidalgo says she expects to be targeted next in what she says is a political investigation by Kim Ogg (Thursday), ➍ – Galveston County developer Jerome Karam aims for ‘largest’ label for each redevelopment project (Friday), ➎ – What rising COVID indicators mean for Houston, and answers from a sleep expert (May 19, 2022) (Thursday)

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Beto O'Rourke interrupts Gov. Greg Abbott press conference on Robb Elementary school shooting in...

Houston Chron.com 5/25 1:19P Dan Carson

'This is totally predictable' the Texas gubernatorial candidate shouted before being escorted from the conference.

Hurricanes may be stronger, more frequent this year, NOAA says

Houston Chron.com 5/25 12:44P Jason Beeferman, The Texas Tribu

The agency predicts there will be three to six major hurricanes this season.

Abbott, Cruz, Gonzales among Texas Republicans slammed for gun support following elementary school...

Houston Chron.com 5/25 12:36P Ariana Garcia

Previous statements from the Republican leaders supporting gun ownership resurfaced following Tuesday's tragic shooting.

From Columbine to Robb, 169 dead in US mass school shootings

Houston Chron.com 5/25 12:16P By The Associated Press

169 people have died in 14 such events connected to U.S. schools and colleges.

'F--king baby killer': Arizona congressman calls out Ted Cruz, GOP leaders in wake of Uvalde...

Houston Chron.com 5/25 11:26A Matthew Kitchen

Rep. Ruben Gallego answered his colleagues tweets of 'thoughts and prayers' with aggressive and explicit language and demanding they do more about gun control.

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STEAM Day

Friendswood ISD Photos 5/20 6:39A nobody@smugmug.com (FISD)

FISD updated gallery ' STEAM Day '

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Engineering Students Scuba Dive

Friendswood ISD Photos 5/19 8:49A nobody@smugmug.com (FISD)

FISD updated gallery ' Engineering Students Scuba Dive '

FEF Grants In Action: Westwood Cline Pen Pal Field Trip

Friendswood ISD Photos 5/19 8:07A nobody@smugmug.com (FISD)

FISD updated gallery ' FEF Grants In Action: Westwood Cline Pen Pal Field Trip '

Cake Wars

Friendswood ISD Photos 5/13 5:11A nobody@smugmug.com (FISD)

FISD updated gallery ' Cake Wars '

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Texas troubadour Robert Earl Keen storms into Houston on final tour

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/25 4:48A Hannah J. Phillips

The road, it seems, does not go on forever, and the party -- at least the live one -- is wrapping up for legendary Texas songwriter Robert Earl Keen. In January 2022, the he announced his decision in...

UH stages marvelously monstrous musical with can't-miss killer plant

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/24 8:20A Holly Beretto

In a first-ever, full-scale collaboration between the University of Houston's students and faculty from its Moores School of Music and the School of Theatre & Dance, the university presents the...

Art of Banksy draws up immersive Houston event with signature secrecy

Culturemap Houston Arts 5/24 4:55A Alex Bentley

Street artist Banksy has always been known for his secrecy, and Houston will get a taste of that when the new immersive art exhibition, Banksyland, comes to the city for a brief stint, August 12-14....

These are the 11 best Memorial Day events in Houston

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/24 1:00A Craig D. Lindsey

Houstonians can expect a wide array of events on this holiday of remembrance this Memorial Day weekend. Look for solemn observances, memorial events, WWII-themed activities, museum days, crawfish, and...

Astros legend Nolan Ryan's must-see film screens for limited time

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 5/23 10:01A Steven Devadanam

Towering, intimidating, and possessing one of the most blistering fastballs ever witnessed in Major League Baseball, Nolan Ryan -- the pride of Alvin High School, Houston Astros, and one of the most...

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Houston's 11 best chefs showcase city's world-class + diverse dining

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 5/24 10:35A Eric Sandler

The 11 finalists for the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Chef of the Year are a distinguished group. The James Beard Foundation selected five of this year's nominees as semifinalists for its Best Chef:...

The Inside Scoop on a Top Chef Taping

Houston Food Finder 5/24 7:29A Ryan Kasey Baker

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a guest during the controlled mayhem of Bravo s long-running cooking competition show, Top Chef ? As a writer for Houston Food Finder, I had the good fortune of being...

Austin’s Award-Winning Bar Nickel City to Open Third Texas Location in Houston

Eater Houston 5/24 7:29A Brittany Britto Garley

Nickel City’s Houston location will feature a patio bar with a focus on rum. | Robert J. Lerma/EATX Unlike the other outposts, Houston’s Nickel City will emphasize rum in its cocktails Austin’s Nickel...

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

Eater Houston 5/24 4:54A Brittany Britto Garley

George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston offers a variety of dining options that can spice up any layover and make sure you’re satisfied before your flight. | Shutterstock As travelers return...

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After 42 Years, a James Beard Award-Winning Houston Chef Gets Some R&R

Houston Food Finder 5/23 12:08P Phaedra Cook

The year was 1992, and a Houston chef dubbed the Father of Southwestern Cuisine was honored with the James Beard: Best Chef Southwest award for his innovations. That chef was Robert Del Grande of Cafe...

Related: Beard Award-winning chef behind Houston’s Cafe Annie will soon retire Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars

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Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint Review

Color and Chic 5/24 10:28A Quincy

Part of my job is sharing the best beauty products on the market with you, and after testing countless foundations, the Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint remains one of my holy grail. It’s basically a...

Texas jewelry star Kendra Scott debuts dazzling new engagement rings

Culturemap Houston Fashion 5/24 6:47A Hannah J. Phillips

Already a go-to for wedding jewelry essentials, Austin-based Kendra Scott is expanding into a new category with the introduction of The Engagement Collection by Kendra Scott. This launch is the second...

Business Casual Attire for Women

Color and Chic 5/19 1:14P Quincy

A lot has changed since early 2020, including the standards for workwear. If you’re not already back in the office, you likely will be soon, which is why I wanted to do a business casual attire for...

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...

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Preview/Review: Santa Fe softball, Friendswood baseball look to extend deep playoff runs

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/23 4:45P By JAMES LACOMBE The Daily News

Santa Fe will be tasked with handing its Region III-5A final foe its first loss all season, while Friendswood will look to keep rolling in the regional semifinals and advance...

Related: Preview/Review: Two local teams remain each in softball, baseball playoffs The Galveston County Daily News (Sports)

Podcast: Is Paolo Banchero in Houston’s future?

Houston Rockets 5/22 11:51A Dave Hardisty

The Rockets had the worst record in the league in 2021-22 but ever since the NBA changed the lottery odds in 2019, that just doesn t mean as much for your chances of getting...

Late push sees Friendswood sweep Crosby in regional quarterfinal

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/20 5:00P By STEVEN THOMSON Correspondent

Friendswood rallied late in the game to slip past Crosby 4-1 and earn a sweep of the teams' Region III-5A quarterfinal series Friday at Deer Park.

Related: Friendswood offense erupts in Game 1 regional quarterfinal win over Crosby The Galveston County Daily News (Sports)

Big inning dooms Friendswood as No.1 Lake Creek advances to regional final

The Galveston County Daily News (Sports) 5/19 5:05P By BILL BECK Correspondent

A stellar Friendswood softball season ended Thursday night as top-rated Lake Creek posted a five-run second inning en route to a 10-0, six-inning win, closing out their...

Houston-based app aims to score with golfers of all skill levels

Culturemap Houston Sports 5/19 8:22A CultureMap Create

The game of golf got its start in 15th century Scotland, but a 21st-century app can help you show off new and improved skills on your favorite courses in Houston and beyond. Golf Live gives instant...

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Which Houston suburb has the hottest real estate market?

Houston Agent Magazine 5/24 12:25P Emily Mack

With suburban home value growth surpassing that of urban homes, the most popular areas appear to be outside the city. According to Zillow , all 10 of its current top markets...

'Floating' Galveston Bay home with historic pedigree lists for $3.75M

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 5/24 9:52A Holly Beretto

Imagine waking up and looking out across a panoramic view of Galveston Bay from a bedroom that feels like it's floating above the sea. That's every day at 16502 Bayfront Dr., in a stunning home that's...

New residential sales fall in April as home prices, mortgage rates continue to climb

Houston Agent Magazine 5/24 6:23A John Yellig

U.S. new-home sales plunged in April as continued increases in home prices and interest rates priced out many would-be homebuyers. The rate of new single-family home sales...

Compass joins the Fortune 500

Houston Agent Magazine 5/23 7:54A Emily Mack

Compass made its debut on the Fortune 500 today, becoming one of the youngest companies to make the list. Founded in 2012, Compass has grown quickly to include 30,000 agents...

What’s the must-have tech for Houston agents?

Houston Agent Magazine 5/20 6:00A Houston Agent

What are the tools that Houston s agents and brokers can t live without? From marketing and social media to lead generation and sales, we want to hear your how you utilize...

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