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Houstonians are always looking for hidden gems and stores with first-rate deals.
26/12/2025

Houstonians are always looking for hidden gems and stores with first-rate deals.

Editor’s Note: As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to look back at which Home and Design topics Houston readers flocked to the most. Not surprisingly, articles that offered affordable finds proved popular, with the closure of a warehouse devoted to vintage home supplies taking the top spot. Othe...

The former general manager of La Table has found a new home in Fredericksburg.
26/12/2025

The former general manager of La Table has found a new home in Fredericksburg.

Coming soon to Fredericksburg

Not even Jack Black and Paul Rudd are enough to save this new movie.
26/12/2025

Not even Jack Black and Paul Rudd are enough to save this new movie.

In Hollywood’s never-ending quest to take advantage of existing intellectual property, seemingly no older movie is off limits, even if the original was not well-regarded. That’s certainly the case with 1997’s Anaconda, which is best known for being a lesser entry on the filmography of Ice Cube...

One Houston chef earned two spots on our list of this year's most popular restaurant stories.
26/12/2025

One Houston chef earned two spots on our list of this year's most popular restaurant stories.

Editor’s note: Readers turn to CultureMap to stay informed on all the latest Houston restaurant news, but some stories grab more people’s attention than others. As always, closings rank highly, taking seven of the 10 places on this list. What’s notable is that the closings included both restau...

The actor reflected on stories from his 2024 memoir, You Never Know.
26/12/2025

The actor reflected on stories from his 2024 memoir, You Never Know.

Barbara’s Legacy

Fans of dubstep, hip-hop, and video game soundtracks will likely enjoy this Houston DJ's latest creation.
26/12/2025

Fans of dubstep, hip-hop, and video game soundtracks will likely enjoy this Houston DJ's latest creation.

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This weekend offers both Christmas and non-holiday activities to enjoy with friends and family.
24/12/2025

This weekend offers both Christmas and non-holiday activities to enjoy with friends and family.

So, Thursday is the big day, when many Houstonians will get together with family and/or friends to celebrate Christmas with presents, egg nog, and a festive meal.

Houston’s shopping and style scene delivered plenty to talk about this year, with headline-making jewels, major retail m...
24/12/2025

Houston’s shopping and style scene delivered plenty to talk about this year, with headline-making jewels, major retail moves, and more.

you City's love of luxury, hometown pride, and constantly changing retail landscape.

With an average sale price of $112,500, these homes are much more affordable than traditional houses.
24/12/2025

With an average sale price of $112,500, these homes are much more affordable than traditional houses.

As Houston residents navigate the city's fluctuating real estate market, manufactured homes – also known as mobile homes – are gaining traction among potential buyers seeking an affordable path to homeownership.

About 45 percent of Houston's new jobs are expected to come from health care.
24/12/2025

About 45 percent of Houston's new jobs are expected to come from health care.

Buoyed by the growing health care sector, the Houston metro area will add 30,900 jobs in 2026, according to a new forecast from the Greater Houston Partnership.

Expect Chalamet to earn a third Best Actor nomination for his performance.
23/12/2025

Expect Chalamet to earn a third Best Actor nomination for his performance.

Movie Review

John Cameron Mitchell will provide a live director's commentary followed by a performance.
23/12/2025

John Cameron Mitchell will provide a live director's commentary followed by a performance.

Next year will mark the 25th anniversary of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the 2001 cult q***r musical and directorial debut of veteran stage actor John Cameron Mitchell. First debuting in Sundance before hitting theaters later that summer, Hedwig (based on the 1998 off-Broadway play Mitchell co-wrote a...

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