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It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week.
15/11/2025

It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week.

Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, beginning with a guide to Thanksgiving meals to-go. Plus, several hot restaurants head to The Woodlands. Get the details on our most popular stories below, then visit this guide to plan your weekend.

“I’m so very excited to be in Houston,” the Consul-General tells CultureMap.
14/11/2025

“I’m so very excited to be in Houston,” the Consul-General tells CultureMap.

hail britannia

The massive ship can hold 7,600 passengers, plus crew.
14/11/2025

The massive ship can hold 7,600 passengers, plus crew.

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, is coming to Galveston to embark on dozens of coastal getaways during the 2027-2028 travel season.

The star doesn't have the juice to carry the movie, our critic writes.
14/11/2025

The star doesn't have the juice to carry the movie, our critic writes.

For all its cheesy ‘80s greatness, the original version of The Running Man starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was a very loose adaptation of the novel by Stephen King. For the new remake, writer/director Edgar Wright has tried to hue much closer to the story laid out in the book, a decision that has b...

Help your company look and feel its best.
14/11/2025

Help your company look and feel its best.

As the year winds down and companies start planning holiday parties, conferences, and end-of-year celebrations, NXT LVL EVENT’s is taking corporate culture to the next level with its new Headshot Activation.

The gala delivered a level of polish and artistry worthy of the august institution.
14/11/2025

The gala delivered a level of polish and artistry worthy of the august institution.

Golden Anniversary

It's the latest addition from the Chapel's $51 million expansion project.
14/11/2025

It's the latest addition from the Chapel's $51 million expansion project.

Generations of Houstonians have experienced moments of quiet contemplation inside the Rothko Chapel. Now, they can do so just outside its walls as well.

Replacing counter service with servers is intended to enhance the customer experience.
14/11/2025

Replacing counter service with servers is intended to enhance the customer experience.

service switcheroo

The new location is expected to open early next year.
13/11/2025

The new location is expected to open early next year.

Another inner loop dining favorite has set its sights on The Woodlands. Bari Ristorante will open its second location in the booming suburb’s popular Waterway section.

The renovations added immersive exhibits and new storytelling elements.
13/11/2025

The renovations added immersive exhibits and new storytelling elements.

A defining landmark in Texas history is welcoming visitors once again. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site has reopened following a $54 million restoration aimed at preserving and reinterpreting the birthplace of the Republic of Texas.While the Alamo may be today's most potent symbol of the...

Our roundup includes classics like Zoo Light as well as some newer options.
13/11/2025

Our roundup includes classics like Zoo Light as well as some newer options.

Since ancient times, humans have celebrated the winter holidays with lights, marking the point when we're halfway out of the cold and dark. The greater Houston area hosts dozens of incredible light displays for the public, setting the night aglow.

The seasonal fun starts November 21.
13/11/2025

The seasonal fun starts November 21.

Why settle for an ordinary holiday season when you can experience a Hallmark movie come to life — Texas-style? League City, just south of Houston, transforms into a glittering coastal wonderland each winter, filled with parades, markets, dazzling lights, and Nutcracker magic.

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