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Top Stories: ➊ – Pearland, Friendswood aim to mitigate flooding while incorporating recreational space (Wednesday), ➋ – Retail Roundup: Herman Miller opens first Houston-area store; More Macy's closures; Rihanna's brand goes brick-and-mortar (Monday), ➌ – Pearland lawyer running for judge charged with theft (Saturday), ➍ – The biggest dealbreakers for U.S. homebuyers (Wednesday), ➎ – Photos: Look inside new 590-unit apartment complex in Regent Square mixed-use development (Thursday)

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Fired police chief Art Acevedo sues city of Miami, commissioners

Houston Chron.com 1/20 2:06P By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Associat

The embattled former police chief of Miami is suing his former employer and city commissioners, saying his public firing three months ago was in retaliation for him speaking...

H-E-B Food and Drug's longtime president and pop culture icon is set to retire

Houston Chron.com 1/20 10:49A Steven Santana

After over 30 years overseeing H-E-B Food and Drug's store operations, Scott McClelland is saying goodbye.

Live Nation defends When We Were Young festival after fans voice safety concerns

Houston Chron.com 1/20 10:38A Ariana Garcia

The entertainment company issued a statement to dispel doubts some would-be concert-goers had regarding overcrowding at its new one-day mega concert.

Phone call shows brother pleading with Texas hostage-taker

Houston Chron.com 1/20 9:24A By DANICA KIRKA, SYLVIA HUI AND

A British man who took four people hostage in a Texas synagogue ranted against Jews and American wars in Muslim-majority countries as his brother pleaded with him to give up...

Fidelis continues new acquisition strategy, purchases Shadow Creek Ranch Town Center in Pearland

Houston Business Journal 1/20 8:45A Florian Martin

The large, H-E-B Plus-anchored retail center is 98% leased and had many interested buyers.

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Texas doctor dives into Shark Tank with device that stops hiccups

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/20 6:44A Chantal Rice

Humans are weird. Take, as a perfect example, the phenomenon of hiccups -- the sudden and involuntary spasm of the diaphragm muscle between regular breaths. All humans experience them, and so do other...

Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend

Culturemap Houston Entertainment 1/20 12:00A Craig D. Lindsey

This weekend brings a host of artful events for those so inclined. Look for an exhibition opening centering on an epic war movie, a showcase of young artists, and a merging of wellness and art....

Acclaimed Aspen art gallery blooms with new Upper Kirby studio

Culturemap Houston Arts 1/19 9:48A Steven Devadanam

Houstonians who frequently travel to Aspen, Colorado will no doubt be familiar with Christopher Martin. The celebrated painter and gallerist boasts a popular presence in Aspen and Dallas's Design...

Houston arts nonprofit unveils pop-up auction in lieu of annual gala

Culturemap Houston Arts 1/18 9:00A Steven Devadanam

According to figures by locals who study this sort of thing, galas account for some 15 to 20 percent of Houston nonprofits' revenue. So it's understandable that groups having to pivot during COVID are...

Houston Soulfood Bistro, The Greasy Spoon Celebrates Owner s Birthday and Highly Anticipated Grand...

Houston Style Magazine (Entertainment) 1/18 4:11A Style Magazine Newswire

During MLK weekend, one of Houston's favorite soul food bistros, The Greasy Spoon, celebrated owner, Max Bozeman II 38th birthday and the highly anticipated grand opening of...

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Clever Montrose cooking school nurtures newbie Houston chefs

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/20 9:45A Eric Sandler

A new business wants to help Houstonians improve their skills in the kitchen. The Cookery opens in Montrose next Friday, January 28 at 901 Rhode Pl. Houston's location joins the original Cookery in...

Rice Village's non-alcoholic drink shop, plus Chris Shepherd's burgers

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/20 7:21A CultureMap Staff

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Danny Frounfelker joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss Sipple, his shop in Rice Village that sells non-alcoholic wine, beer, and...

2 Texas chains cruise onto list of country’s best drive-thrus

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/20 3:37A Chantal Rice

The rest of the U.S. is quickly catching on to some fast-food addictions most Texans have been noshing for years, with one automotive-focused media site driving some national praise for two beloved...

Where to eat in Houston: 9 fresh restaurants to sample in the new year

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/18 10:47A Eric Sandler

Even by the usual standards of Houston's bustling restaurant scene, the past couple of months have been a busy time for new openings. Successful operators have debuted several promising concepts that...

2 popular Texas burger brands team up to create beefy new powerhouse

Culturemap Houston Restaurants + Bars 1/18 4:21A Eric Sandler

Austin-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar has acquired Bryan-based Grub Burger Bar to form a new company that unites two of Texas's most prominent better burger joints. Terms of the deal were not disclosed....

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Hip Texas bootmaker corrals $56 million to fuel national growth

Culturemap Houston Fashion 1/19 8:35A John Egan

With a fresh investment of $56 million, Austin-based bootmaker Tecovas is kicking its national expansion into a higher gear. The company, which specializes in high-quality, high-end Western footwear,...

Fashion icon André Leon Talley is dead at age 73

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 1/19 8:12A CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

André Leon Talley, the former longtime creative director for Vogue and a fashion icon in his own right, has died at age 73, according to a statement on his official Instagram...

Here's The Top 10 Trends To Look Forward To In 2022

Houstonia Magazine (Style & Trends) 1/18 12:49P Danielle Wright

From Converse, Homage Year and DYI, these brands are pushing fashion forward.

Black Designer Launches Luxury Handbag and Accessories Line

Houston Style Magazine (Fashion) 1/18 3:33A Style Magazine Newswire

Meet Ndidi Obi, founder and CEO of a refreshing new Black-owned, luxury brand called Ndidi Obi USA Inc. that poised to take us to the next level in fashion. Utilizing a...

10 Closet Essentials To Update Your Wardrobe

Houstonia Magazine (Style & Trends) 1/14 8:52A Danielle Wright

Embark on a style-filled year with Hemline, Express and Brandon Blackwood

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State ranked SC girls roll over Elsik

AlvinSun.net (Sports) 1/18 7:49A By Stephen Collins Sports Editor

PEARLAND - Despite graduating valuable pieces to their regional finalist puzzle last season like Bre`yon White, Raichel Kyrah Lemon and Da`Nae Williams, the Shadow Creek Lady...

I-10 Shootout Action Diverse, Dynamic Paetow, Seven Lakes, Katy, Taylor Reach Finals

The Katy News (Sports) 1/16 1:49A pat.wilson

By Terry Carter With 64 varsity teams competing this weekend, the talent covered the Lone Star state as eight bracket champions were crowned on Saturday as the 16th annual I-10 Shootout concluded with...

Pearland / Friendswood 1-19-22 edition

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Elegant French-style home graces market in Tanglewood at $3.5 million

Culturemap Houston Real Estate 1/20 5:44A Holly Beretto

Imagine the convenience and upscale living of the Galleria blended with the suburban retreat of Tanglewood. That's 5614 Cedar Creek Drive, a 7,599-square foot retreat currently on offer for just under...

New listings, closings, showings drop in Houston area in second week of 2022 compared to 2021

Houston Agent Magazine 1/20 5:30A Patrick Regan

Activity dipped in the Houston housing market during the second week of the year compared to the same week in 2021, the Houston Association of REALTORS ® weekly snapshot...

The biggest dealbreakers for U.S. homebuyers

Houston Agent Magazine 1/19 9:02A Emily Mack

Despite fierce competition in the housing market, nationwide, potential homebuyers still have dealbreakers — and they’re revealed in a new study by HomeAdvisor . The home improvement website surveyed...

Housing starts rise in December on strong multifamily sector

Houston Agent Magazine 1/19 8:52A John Yellig

A month-over-month jump in new multifamily construction drove the overall rate of housing starts higher in December, despite a dip in the pace of single-family starts. December multifamily starts...

Home supply sees largest decline since pandemic’s start

Houston Agent Magazine 1/19 7:28A Liz Hughes

December housing sales fell lower than they have since the start of the pandemic, a new Redfin report found . There were fewer homes for sale in December than ever. Despite...

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