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Muslim voters are split between Harris and Green Party nominee Stein, as war...

A majority of American Muslims have been voting for Democratic presidents since 2004, but their support for the blue party is cracking.

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Turkey Leg Hut could reopen soon after temporary shutdown due to 34 health...

An inspection report revealed numerous unsafe food storage violations at the Turkey Leg Hut, prompting the restaurant to temporarily close for "renovations" without directly addressing the health...

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Simone Biles to open restaurant in Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport in...

Spring native Simone Biles is most known for being the most-decorated gymnast in history. The self-proclaimed foodie said the menu will feature some of her favorite flavors sprinkled in.

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City of Houston awards nearly $200,000 in grants to eclectic group of artists...

Grant winners received up to $10,000. The grants were funded by a portion of the city’s hotel occupancy tax. 

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Harris County approves sale of fireworks for Diwali holiday for the first time

This year Diwali falls on Oct. 31 with celebrations beginning as early as Oct. 23.

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Exploring the rich culture and traditions behind the Moon Festival

Houston Matters visits the Chinese Community Center’s 2024 Moon Festival celebration.

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Artist examines our relationship with our phones by turning them into his canvas

Houston artist John Slaby created realistic replicas of his iPhone in various sizes for his exhibit "Adam and Eve and the iPhone," which is on display through Oct. 3 at at Archway Gallery.

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The Bigger Picture: What advice would you give your younger self?

A Houstonian shares what advice he'd give his younger self as Houston Matters discusses the concept behind the film, "My Old Ass."

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Controversial children’s book will stay in League City library after split...

Committee members that were appointed by the city council in 2022, determined "Big Wig" should be relocated to a higher shelf in the library, and only accessible by adults. But the complaint was...

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In ‘Entitlement,’ Rumaan Alam examines how money permeates and warps our lives

Alam, who was nominated for the National Book Award for his novel, "Leave the World Behind," talks about his latest book ahead of an event in Houston Sept. 30.

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Houston to host unveiling of Michelin Guide’s first Texas restaurant list

The venue has not yet been selected and the event will be invite only. Currently there are not three-star Michelin restaurants in Texas.

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Houston has its first vinyl-record manufacturer and it’s located in the East End

610 Record Manufacturing is the first vinyl record manufacturer in the Houston area, and it's located within the East End's $38 million innovation hub that opened three years ago. Joel Hoyle is the...

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Houston native launches film production company to elevate Latino stories on...

Sergio Lira talks about his new venture, Luz Films, and one of its first projects, a movie called "In the Summers," which won the Grand Jury Prize for drama at the Sundance Film Festival.

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Study: Houston’s arts industry is largest in Texas, with more than $1 billion...

The Houston arts industry supported nearly 20,000 jobs and generated about $32 million in revenue for local governments. The local arts industry generated the largest economic impact in Texas. 

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Art Car Museum thrown a $1.25 million lifeline, but likely won’t open for years

The legacy of Houston's Art Car Museum will continue thanks to a grant from the Harithas family, enabling its integration into the Orange Show's upcoming campus expansion project after the museum's...

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The Full Menu: The best pop-ups and food trucks that have become restaurants

Houston food writers discuss their favorite food trucks, pop-ups, and farmers market vendors that have expanded to brick-and-mortar stores.

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The historic River Oaks Theatre makes a blockbuster return after 2-year closure

After an extensive renovation effort, the historic River Oaks Theatre is rolling out the red carpet for a new generation of film lovers.

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Did Alan Shepard give a golf ball he took to the moon to his barber?

A new book examines that questions and tells the story of the friendship between the famed Apollo astronaut and his Houston barber, Carlos Villagomez.

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George Takei shares his story with Houston

A concert from the Apollo Chamber Players will feature narration by the actor, sharing his family's experiences with Japanese-American internment during World War II.

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Cy-Fair ISD’s focus on libraries followed flood of book challenges by two...

Board member Todd LeCompte, his wife, his campaign treasurer and the wife of trustee Lucas Scanlon accounted for 52 of the 58 book reconsideration requests submitted during the 2022-23 school year,...

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