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Some Galveston residents want discounts for actually being from Galveston: "Let the tourists pay tourist prices."
11/01/2025

Some Galveston residents want discounts for actually being from Galveston: "Let the tourists pay tourist prices."

Because prices are often higher in tourist-heavy towns like Galveston, some think locals are entitled to certain discounts for their troubles. Others disagree.

Why popular restaurant chains choose Houston suburbs before the city
11/01/2025

Why popular restaurant chains choose Houston suburbs before the city

Affordability is just one reason some of the most hyped fast-food chains have entered the city's market by way of its outskirts.

The corner of Montrose and Westheimer is about to get a major overhaul!
11/01/2025

The corner of Montrose and Westheimer is about to get a major overhaul!

The open air market will get new seating areas, lighting, and new food trucks and four tent shop collectives.

🎨 Some of the rarest sculptures in the world will go on display in Texas this year
11/01/2025

🎨 Some of the rarest sculptures in the world will go on display in Texas this year

Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection will open in late 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.

"When they asked me to do it, I'm like, 'why did they ask me to do it?' They know I'm not like a 'rah rah' type of cat."
11/01/2025

"When they asked me to do it, I'm like, 'why did they ask me to do it?' They know I'm not like a 'rah rah' type of cat."

Former Houston running back A***n Foster is excited, though a bit apprehensive, about his new role.

While preparing for a Sunday service, Rev. Colin Bossen prompted ChatGPT to produce a 250-word response to the question:...
11/01/2025

While preparing for a Sunday service, Rev. Colin Bossen prompted ChatGPT to produce a 250-word response to the question: "Why is my life better for being part of First Unitarian Church?"

Rev. Colin Bossen, senior minister at First Unitarian Church in Houston, used ChatGPT in a service titled "Silicon Gods: Artificial Intelligence and Religion."

An acclaimed Houston chef is opening his sixth restaurant, just across the street from his other spot.
11/01/2025

An acclaimed Houston chef is opening his sixth restaurant, just across the street from his other spot.

The James Beard Award winner is reportedly working to launch a new concept across the street from his other beloved downtown concept Xochi.

Here, everything really is better.
11/01/2025

Here, everything really is better.

The Texas grocer beat out names like Market Basket and Costco on the annual Dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index.

"What I give back can't even begin to describe everything they do for me."
11/01/2025

"What I give back can't even begin to describe everything they do for me."

The Longhorns signal caller is using his influx of Name, Image and Likeness cash to repay his mom for time spent helping his football career.

A 19th-century saloon is preserved on the property!
11/01/2025

A 19th-century saloon is preserved on the property!

The Albert Hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas, is built on a historic homestead with buildings that are more than 100 years old.

JCPenney and Forever 21's owner joined forces.
11/01/2025

JCPenney and Forever 21's owner joined forces.

The new Catalyst Brands includes Aéropostale, Forever 21, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, Nautica and JCPenney.

Bargoers can get a new record alongside a cocktail at Off the Record.
11/01/2025

Bargoers can get a new record alongside a cocktail at Off the Record.

Downtown's Off the Record is now offering selections from local pop-up Good Stuff Records for patrons to purchase alongside cocktails.

Not everyone is excited to see the Trill OG back on stage at RodeoHouston.
11/01/2025

Not everyone is excited to see the Trill OG back on stage at RodeoHouston.

Some fans have expressed that they were hoping for something new for RodeoHouston's Black Heritage Night.

"We got 400,000 pounds of ma*****na in storage that the rats are the only ones enjoying."
11/01/2025

"We got 400,000 pounds of ma*****na in storage that the rats are the only ones enjoying."

The Houston Police Department, the Mayor's office, and the District Attorney's Office are teaming up for a holistic approach to battle the weed-eating rodents.

The Port of Galveston wouldn't be able to stay afloat without this obscure job.
11/01/2025

The Port of Galveston wouldn't be able to stay afloat without this obscure job.

"Sentinels of the Port," a new film by Galveston Unscripted host J.R. Shaw, spotlights the harbor pilots working the ports of Galveston and Texas City.

"Diners have no idea how much they are being duped."Some Galveston and Kemah restaurants have been implicated in a shrim...
11/01/2025

"Diners have no idea how much they are being duped."

Some Galveston and Kemah restaurants have been implicated in a shrimp scandal: https://trib.al/TWVKsIN

Julia Morales was a Kilgore College Rangerette for two years.
11/01/2025

Julia Morales was a Kilgore College Rangerette for two years.

Houston Astros reporter Julia Morales reunites with Kilgore College Rangerettes for a Cotton Bowl performance.

Customers can expect more seafood options this time around.
11/01/2025

Customers can expect more seafood options this time around.

Georgia James, previously helmed by James Beard Foundation, was sold off by his former hospitality group. Now the steakhouse is beginning a new chapter.

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