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Former Texas police chief gets 15 1/2 years for bribery

Houston Chron.com 8/6 10:12A

A federal judge sentenced former San Angelo police Chief Timothy Ray Vasquez, 52, in San Angelo after a jury in March convicted him of bribery and mail fraud

Alex Jones ordered to pay $49.3M total over Sandy Hook lies

Houston Chron.com 8/5 5:36P By JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press

A Texas jury on Friday ordered Infowars’ Alex Jones to pay $49.3 million in total damages to the parents of a first-grader killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School...

CPAC Dallas booth features actor playing J6 detainee weeping in a cell

Houston Chron.com 8/5 5:03P Michael Murney

As conference-goers listened to suspected J6 insurrectionists' testimony, the actor wept while pacing a makeshift cell on the floor of the CPAC Dallas vendor area.

Ted Cruz calls CPAC crowd "dangerous radicals" to raucous applause

Houston Chron.com 8/5 3:19P Michael Murney

Cruz's remarks at CPAC Dallas on Friday appeared to double down on his Thursday antics at an FBI oversight hearing, where he slammed one of his cowboy boots on a desk.

'Not a love story:' Ex-Texas mayor, developer sentenced to prison for corruption

Houston Chron.com 8/5 3:12P By TERRY WALLACE, Associated Pre

The pair married after Maczka had an affair with Jordan and divorced her husband.

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Garth Brooks + Trisha Yearwood electrify sellout NRG Stadium crowd

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/7 1:33A Johnston Farrow

Country icon Garth Brooks rode into the last date of his American stadium tour at NRG Stadium on Saturday, August 6 with nothing left to prove. He boasts more than 157 million albums sold, countless...

Garth Brooks reveals his abs, fave BBQ, and more ahead of NRG concert

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/5 4:09P Steven Devadanam

Dressed in a sea-gray sweatshirt, jeans, and baseball hat, Garth Brooks looks more ready to chill on a sofa than prep for a massive stadium concert. Minutes before soundcheck for his wildly...

Goofy Brad Pitt and intense action keep Bullet Train on track

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/5 11:42A Alex Bentley

Not many A-list actors can claim to have had the kind of career that Brad Pitt has had. Initially prized for his looks thanks to his breakout role in Thelma and Louise, Pitt has wound his way through...

At-Home Barista Gadgets

BubbleLifestyles 8/5 10:09A

Making coffee at home can be fun and affordable.  Be your own barista with these incredible coffee making gadgets. Handheld milk frother Glass Pour Over Coffee Maker Coffee Bar Organizer Nespresso...

These are the 11 hottest concerts to catch in Houston this month

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 8/5 7:34A Johnston Farrow

It's getting hot in here. The Texas summer not only brought the heat on the thermometer, it brought out the touring acts to Houston in droves. Throw in some very real inflation, the death of the album...

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LA-based restaurant makes a stand in bustling Woodlands development

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/5 10:20A Eric Sandler

A Los Angeles-based restaurant devoted to classic American food will make its Texas debut in The Woodlands next week. The Stand will begin its soft opening Wednesday, August 10 in the Hughes Landing...

Heights street-style taco shop opens new locale in south Houston 'burb

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/5 6:26A Eric Sandler

A popular Heights restaurant is coming to Webster. The Taco Stand will bring its street-style tacos and canned cocktails to the southern suburb. Located in the Eastfield at Baybrook development, a...

Long-Running CityCentre Wine Bar Closing Due to Loss of Lease

Houston Food Finder 8/4 11:16A Phaedra Cook

The last location of popular wine bar The Tasting Room , which had a presence in Houston for 20 years, is closing. The one at CityCentre , located at 818 Town and Country Boulevard, is hosting its...

3 Houston restaurants dish out new charitable dining promotions

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/4 11:16A Eric Sandler

Houston Restaurant Weeks may be the most prominent charity dining event taking place during August, but it isn't the only one. Three Houston restaurants have used the charitable feelings created by...

Longtime wine bar and restaurant pours its final glass in CityCentre

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 8/4 8:28A Eric Sandler

A staple of CityCentre dining will close at the end of this month. The Tasting Room will pour its final glasses of wine on August 27. Open in CityCentre since 2011, The Tasting Room's owner Lasco...

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5 Houston hot-pink essentials to rock summer's viral Barbiecore trend

Culturemap Houston Fashion 8/5 8:45A Gabi De la Rosa

Photos of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling on the set of the new Barbie movie have been breaking the internet this summer. They are rockin' everything we love about the iconic Barbie and Ken duo; from...

Luxe Uptown boutique fittingly named best lingerie shop in America

Culturemap Houston Fashion 8/4 12:25P Gabi De la Rosa

Uptown Park favorite Top Drawer Lingerie, widely known by ladies here as the best bra-fitting boutique in Houston, now reigns supreme as the "Best Lingerie Store in America." Winning top honors for...

Face the Houston summer sun with tips from local skin care experts

Culturemap Houston Fashion 8/2 12:07P Gabi De la Rosa

Swimsuits and sun-kissed skin are synonymous with summer. And because we live in Houston, where the triple-digit temps show no sign of letting up -- summer also means amping up skin care routines....

What India Couture Week reveals about this year s bridalwear trends

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 8/2 5:23A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

More than a dozen leading designers showcased their creations at India Couture Week (ICW), offering a glimpse -- among much else -- at the bridalwear trends shaping one of the...

Best Makeup with the Most Beautiful Results

Color and Chic 8/2 2:30A Quincy

I am incredibly passionate about makeup and have dedicated a lot of time to learning all about it. Discovering the best makeup products that make me feel confident and sharing them with you brings me...

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Houston ranked among most popular Airbnb destinations

Houston Agent Magazine 8/7 12:00A Lindsey Wells

When millions of Americans shifted to working remotely in early 2020, many took advantage of the flexibility by hitting the open roads to travel. Since the trend of living and...

Developer plans 433-acre community in Brazoria County

Houston Agent Magazine 8/6 10:35A Lindsey Wells

Development plans are underway for a new 433-acre master-planned community in Brazoria County s village of Bonney. Houston-based Maple Development Group will break ground on...

Rental and homeowner vacancy rates still near historic lows, Census data shows

Houston Agent Magazine 8/5 5:47A Patrick Regan

The national rental and homeowner vacancy rates continue to hover near historic lows, reflecting the tight housing market, the latest Census Bureau data shows. The national...

Mortgage rates fall below 5% — for the first time since April

Houston Agent Magazine 8/4 12:26P Emily Mack

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.99% as of August. 4: down 0.8% from last week. The news marks the first time since April that mortgage rates have dipped below...

The worst neighbor annoyances — ranked

Houston Agent Magazine 8/4 10:28A Emily Mack

Are your neighbors the worst? Maybe they throw wild parties or peep over the fence. Maybe they just make terrible small talk. Whatever it is that grinds your gears, you can...

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10 Ways to Alkalize Your Body

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 8/7 1:12A Health Fitness Revolution

Our body’s naturally have an ideal pH of 7.3 – 7.45 which is slightly basic, or alkaline. Unfortunately, because of the processed foods and chemical rich environments, many of...

Top 10 Health Benefits of Ballroom Dancing

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 8/6 1:07A Health Fitness Revolution

There are plenty of keys to happiness, and dancing is definitely one of them! The art of ballroom dancing has been alive since the 16th century- peaking in the 19th and 20th century after the...

Houston Health Department Receives CDC Center Of Excellence Designation

Houston Style Magazine (Health) 8/5 7:40A Style Magazine Newswire

This week, Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Houston Health Department’s Stephen Williams, director, and Dr. Loren Hopkins, PhD, chief environmental science officer, Houston Public...

Top 10 Health Benefits of Volunteering

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 8/5 1:11A Health Fitness Revolution

When you help others you also help yourself! Volunteering brings the community together to help the less fortunate or improve quality of life for everyone. Whether you are working to save animals or...

Top 10 Mountain Bikes On Amazon

Health Fitness Revolution (Houston Fitness Blog) 8/4 11:47A Health Fitness Revolution

A mountain bike is perfect for those seeking adventure and thrill. Mountain bikes are built predominantly for off-roading cycling on unpaved or steep roads. Unlike most other...

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