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War films tend to go one of two ways: Either they focus on the military and what it takes to actually fight the war, or they concentrate on how civilians are affected by its horrors, either directly or indirectly. The new film Summerland takes the latter approach, delving deep into an English seaside village with one particularly odious resident. That person is Alice (Gemma Arterton), a research writer who lives alone in a house overlooking… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2XhVjpE from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EEiuEl

Houston’s beloved Memorial Park is in the midst of a renaissance. In 2018, the Kinder Foundation injected the city’s premier green space with a $70 million catalyst gift aimed to accelerate the delivery of 10 years’ worth of Master Plan projects. Now, one such game-changing master plan project has come to fruition, with the opening of the Clay Family Eastern Glades, the first major project of the 2015 Memorial Park Master Plan and the associated… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39L260n from WordPress https://ift.tt/3jY6cql

Anyone who’s followed the comedic, chaotic adventures of Tamarie Cooper’s longtime annual summer show — The Tamarie Cooper Show: Field Trip, A Very Tamarie Christmas, Tamarie Cooper’s Doomsday Revue — knows to expect a couple of hours of laugh-till-you-cry mayhem. So, theater lovers could be expected to shed buckets of tears over the idea that the pandemic put a pause on the zany summer antics. The actress, writer and co-founder of Catastrophic Theatre had COVID-19… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/30hmnre from WordPress https://ift.tt/3hVrq6B

On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” Avondale Food & Wine owner Mary Clarkson joins CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss the latest Houston restaurant news and their recent meal at Turner’s, the ultra- luxurious supper club opened by proprietor Ben Berg and chef Robert Del Grande. In the news of the week segment, their discussion begins with an examination of Rise Rooftop, the new nightclub that will open with a $1 million… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/30esM6l from WordPress https://ift.tt/3fbsMbC

Texas’ favorite mineral water is entering the hard seltzer market. Topo Chico will produce a boozy offshoot, Coca-Cola announced. The brief statement doesn’t offer any details on flavors, but the company did reveal the product will arrive in Latin America “later this year.” Its U.S. debut will likely occur sometime in 2021. That Coca-Cola would utilize Topo Chico to get into the hard seltzer market shouldn’t come as a surprise. Led by White Claw and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/33cUaDz from WordPress https://ift.tt/2DpgxLa

Two bars that have served generations of Houstonians announced they will close due to COVID-19. Alice’s Tall Texan Drive Inn, a dive bar in The Heights, and Wild West, a country music dance hall near the Galleria, both issued their last calls on Thursday. Known for its frosty chalices of ice cold Shiner Bock and Lone Star, Alice’s Tall Texan has operated on N. Main Street for 36 years. With a friendly, come- as-you-are atmosphere… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3fldBfY from WordPress https://ift.tt/39LkoyA

In this pandemic era, entertainment ventures are pushing for unique ways to showcase cinema. Houston’s rooftop cinema has adapted by not only screening at its BLVD Place roof, but also by rolling out a popular drive-in series, for example. Now, a company from down under has revealed plans for a creative way for locals to enjoy the big screen. Australian entertainment group Beyond Cinema has announced a Floating Cinema, slated to arrive in Houston on… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3gi5z94 from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ggOgoF

This weekend, why not stay home and venture to the office — The Office, to be precise. Two new podcasts celebrate the beloved TV sitcom, one an oral history of the series and another a revisitation starring two popular female cast members. Meanwhile, new movies feature a Community star and a WWII tearjerker. And hey, if you need something zany to lift your spirits, look no further than The Muppets, who return for another weekly… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2D3Lm8v from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ffMh2w

As the 2020 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards draw closer — this year’s virtual edition takes place August 6 — the time has come for the top two categories. This week’s list spotlights the nominees our panel of industry experts selected for Restaurant of the Year, one of which will replace our 2019 winner Nancy’s Hustle. Like most of their peers, all of these restaurants have responded to the challenges posed by restrictions designed to limit the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2CUfljj from WordPress https://ift.tt/3ganUES

Houston may be in the midst of a pandemic, but it’s also in the midst of a public art resurgence. Just this week, downtown’s East End revealed four new, neighborhood-specific murals. And now, the bustling Galleria has revealed new outdoor sculptures and artful esplanades. Whimsical pieces were debuted on July 30 by the Richmond Avenue Public Art Project and the St. George Place Redevelopment Authority/ Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1. The art runs on Richmond… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3geV0DF from WordPress https://ift.tt/33dOjxU

The University of Texas at Austin is no stranger to topping lists, but it would have preferred to stay off this one. On July 29, the New York Times published a survey analyzing COVID-19 cases on college campuses across the country. Of more than 6,300 institutions surveyed, UT was the No. 1 in the nation for cases of the novel coronavirus. Since COVID-19 first began its spread this spring, the University of Texas’ flagship campus… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3jPyBPz from WordPress https://ift.tt/30gfeYd

Fans cannot yet attend professional baseball or basketball games, but PBR (aka Professional Bull Riders) is going against the grain of most sports organizations by welcoming thousands of fans inside a local arena next month. Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena will be the site of the PBR WinStar World Casino and Resort Invitational on August 29 and 30 as part of its Unleash the Beast series. PBR is one of the first sports organizations in the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/31h9cWD from WordPress https://ift.tt/2PmQmrz

This week’s food event roundup includes a number of options that are designed to be enjoyed at home or from the socially distanced security of a person’s car. With options ranging from barbacoa pizza to bangers and mash, the list offers something for every taste. Thursday, July 30 British pub menu at UB Preserv The Montrose restaurant has adopted a number of different identities since it served a menu inspired by New York’s famed Momofuku… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hQxCN1 from WordPress https://ift.tt/316Jx2u

With the coronavirus pandemic grounding long-distance travel plans for a lot of Houstonians, the desire for a close-by getaway has escalated. Fortunately, residents of the Houston area can find two of the best lodging options in their own backyard. Released July 28, Tripadvisor’s 18th annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for the hotel, restaurant, and airline categories rank two hotels in Houston among the best in the country. In the category of best hotels in the U.S.,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hVgoxZ from WordPress https://ift.tt/312RcyT

From spring into summer, Houston’s visual arts community has been the source of much needed optimistic, creating spirit in these trying times. Now, the latest art good news comes from the Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University with the announcement that will their galleries open again in September, they’ll inaugurate the space with a new exhibition just in time for the election, “States of Mind: Art and American Democracy.” The exhibition will feature… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/337iXJt from WordPress https://ift.tt/39FAWI6

Hospitals across Houston were ranked by their patient care, patient safety, outcomes, nursing, advanced technology and reputation in an annual report that identifies the top medical facilities in the country. U.S. News & World Report released its 31st annual best hospital rankings this week, which included both adult and children’s hospital tracks across several categories. The report released both overall and local rankings after evaluating over 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 16 specialties, and 134… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2EAjtpb from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EtVZ4N

The ongoing economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to challenge restaurants across the country. Houston has already lost a number of prominent restaurants since March, including Bernie’s Burger Bus, Penny Quarter, and five locations operated by Pappas Restaurants. This roundup collects other recent closures in Montrose, The Heights, and The Woodlands. With statewide capacity restrictions still in place and many diners feeling wary of eating outside their homes, these closures won’t be the last…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2XaJS37 from WordPress https://ift.tt/30YhXo9

A new delivery app aims to give diners a locally owned alternative to the big national names. Meet OrangeCrate, an app that does things a little differently. Unlike the national brands, each OrangeCrate affiliate is locally owned and has a specific geographic territory. Franchisee Cody Lee has brought the company to two areas of Houston, Fort Bend County and the greater Memorial area. Lee launched in Fort Bend on June 1 and will bring Memorial… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/308poda from WordPress https://ift.tt/2EneY0P

On March 30, the world watched a historic — and uplifting — moment in space travel, as NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley blasted off from Earth in a commercial craft created by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The NASA/SpaceX Dragon Endeavour flight was the first launch with astronauts of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. The SpaceX Demo-2 launch… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2P63wc7 from WordPress https://ift.tt/39FaoH6

The Austin Film Festival is going virtual for the first time in its 27-year history. On July 28, the homegrown event announced it is joining the ever-growing list of local festivals forced to pivot due to health concerns. Known officially as the Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference, the eight-day event runs October 22-29, and includes both online screenings and virtual panels with Hollywood heavyweights. AFF’s film lineup will be released at a later date,… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hT2uwF from WordPress https://ift.tt/2BF2CAe

Another beloved Houston performing arts group has fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic. Opera in the Heights announced that its fall productions have been canceled, “after careful consideration of guidance from public health experts, as well as surveys of our patrons, singers, orchestra, and advisers,” according to an online statement. The abrupt cut marks a postponement of the group’s 25h Anniversary All-Stars concert, and a cancellation of Il Trovatore, which was to open in October…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hNGqDm from WordPress https://ift.tt/39EIPgX

A kale salad deferred is not a kale salad denied. Healthy eating restaurant Flower Child will open its location in The Heights on August 4, the restaurant announced on its website. Originally scheduled to debut in March, Flower Child delayed its opening as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. It joins Thai restaurant Kin Dee, CycleBar, and Salon Lofts in the recently constructed Market at Houston Heights development at 15th St. and N. Shepherd Dr…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2P3AOIT from WordPress https://ift.tt/39ByUbT

One of San Antonio’s favorite fall traditions will not happen this year. In a July 23 statement, organizers of New Braunfels’ Wurstfest announced this year’s event is canceled due to “considerations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.” The Wurstfest Board of Directors met earlier this week to discuss the possibility of hosting the festive fall fete, but ultimately decided against it, they said in a release. This would have been the festival’s 60th year. “We have… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/307wUVK from WordPress https://ift.tt/3hI5zzp

Heights diners have a new destination for cocktails, bar snacks, and intimate conversations. Savoir, the wine-fueled restaurant that opened last year, has transformed its wine bar and retail shop La Grande Rue into Sip, a new cocktail lounge. Proprietor Brian Doke tells CultureMap that he converted La Grande Rue into Sip for a couple of simple reasons. First, changes to Texas’ alcohol laws during the coronavirus pandemic have allowed restaurants to sell wine directly to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2CPv6bg from WordPress https://ift.tt/39Cn2qk

When the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was abruptly canceled due to coronavirus concerns by Mayor Sylvester Turner on March 11, concerns immediately turned to the thousands of junior exhibitors whose work and time was suddenly lost. The same day, the rodeo announced that it would honor its scholarship commitment to students. And on July 28, the rodeo has announced that more than 10,000 junior exhibitors who were affected will receive more than $9.3 million… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/334TWi6 from WordPress https://ift.tt/309MT5P

Houston’s East End is home to charming mini-neighborhoods and bars, and now, it’s becoming one of the city’s top public art attractions. The East End District has unveiled four new murals to the neighborhood, created in collaboration with local businesses, art curators Up Art Studio, and the East End Houston Cultural District. This new addition makes more than 50 mural sites along the walls and sidewalks of the 16-square-mile area just east of BBVA Stadium… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3jN3KCZ from WordPress https://ift.tt/334LzDc

Five new medical marijuana dispensaries are rolling into Texas. The Austin- based Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, one of only three licensed purveyors of medicinal cannabis in Texas, announced it is opening five new dispensaries across the state. Compassionate Cultivation’s new facilities officially opened in Houston, San Antonio, and Plano on July 14, and offers cannabis products to those with medical marijuana prescriptions. (Sorry, Texas hasn’t legalized recreational weed yet.) Previously, patients across Texas had to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2CORD86 from WordPress https://ift.tt/339vHiq

Houston’s The Pop-Up Co-Op is raffling a $2,020 shopping spree benefitting the Houston Area Urban League, an organization dedicated to assisting the Black community to enter the economic and social mainstream through education, workforce development, training, housing, and wellness. Through Thursday, August 6, every $15 donation made through the GoFundMe page will count as an entry. A winner will be announced on Friday, August 7, on The Pop-Up Co-Op’s Instagram. Located at the Shops at… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2EsBXru from WordPress https://ift.tt/304t8fL

The Edge Dental is a concept developed by two dentists, who wanted to put to rest the misconception that visits to the dentist were nerve-racking or scary. They created a relaxing, friendly, and warm environment at their dentist in Alderley Edge . The inviting and small waiting room mean that you will be given the undivided attention of the friendly team and will not be waiting in a crowded waiting room. The ethos of the practice is to have an honest dialogue between dentists and patients. This, alongside a great team, means the correct balance and mix of skills have been achieved for patients to receive the best possible dental care. The dental practice serves patients in Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Macclesfield, and Cheadle. It offers general dentistry for all the family, hygiene appointments, emergency dentist appointments , and cosmetic dentistry treatments, such as teeth whitening, orthodontics, veneers, and dental implants. All this is available under one roof, alongs

Fans of the Houston Zoo who’ve been itching (sorry) to get back to the city’s favorite wildlife refuge are in luck. On Monday, July 27, the zoo reopened several guest-favorite areas. In this new phase, the zoo is reopening indoor, air-conditioned buildings, an extension of Wortham World of Primates and bears pathways, and the Wildlife Carousel, according to a press release. The Carruth Natural Encounters, the Reptile & Amphibian House, Bug House, and Gorilla Arrival… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2D89F50 from WordPress https://ift.tt/304MGkn

For Houston theater lovers, summer usually means Shakespeare, especially Shakespeare at Miller Outdoor Theater. But in these COVID-19 times with the annual Shakespeare Festival postponed until the summer of 2021 and Miller remaining closed until at least September, Main Street Theater steps up to deliver some at home Shakespeare, calling it BYOBard. This new live but online performance event features a cast of Main Street stars and beyond. They’ll perform some of their favorite Shakespeare… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3jIh0sF from WordPress https://ift.tt/30QXZeZ

TABC has relented in its efforts to shutter the restaurants operated at Texas breweries. In a decision announced late Friday, July 24, the commission revised its opinion that Gov. Greg Abbott’s order restriction dine-in operations to restaurants — defined as a business that makes less than 51 percent of its revenue from alcohol sales — does not include alcohol sold either for to-go or via a distributor for off-premise consumption/purchase (at a bar, restaurant, grocery… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/32ZKoF1 from WordPress https://ift.tt/30QHyzo

Houston’s vibrant restaurant scene is under siege. While the city has long been home to a dizzying array of high-quality, independent restaurants — numbering in excess of 10,000 independent and chain outposts — many are at risk during the assault of the COVID-19 pandemic. To assess the damage, CultureMap caught up with four iconic Houston restaurateurs: Ben Berg, of B&B Butchers, Annie Cafe, BB Lemon, and more; Lonnie Schiller, of The Grove; Tracy Vaught, of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39xvl6r from WordPress https://ift.tt/2D5JDzb

Clark Cooper Concepts, the Houston restaurant group behind establishments such as Brasserie 19 and Coppa Osteria, has reshuffled its remaining restaurant lineup. Beginning last week, it reopened The Dunlavy for breakfast and lunch and relocated its Daddy’s Burgers pop-up to the former home of Punk’s Simple Southern Food in Rice Village. Co-owner Grant Cooper tells CultureMap that Punk’s has come to the end of its run as its original location next to Coppa, but the… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/30ORedC from WordPress https://ift.tt/3g5UzeO

Horror movies absolutely love isolated locations. Stick a group of people in the woods, in a house by the ocean, at a summer camp, or any other out-of-the- way place, and it increases their chances of being terrorized and/or killed exponentially. The latest to use the tried-and-true tactic is The Rental. The film follows two couples — Charlie (Dan Stevens) and Michelle (Alison Brie), and Mina (Sheila Vand) and Josh (Jeremy Allen White) — who… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2CREF9v from WordPress https://ift.tt/3012Bjo

Rising coronavirus cases have canceled many summer vacations, but not all hope of summer sightseeing is lost. One Texas entrepreneur has created a virtual alternative. Houston-area industrial design startup Armstrong Innovations recently launched two Oculus Go app games, aptly named Escape. The virtual reality app was designed with relaxation and meditation in mind but has doubled as a new way to relax and sightsee without leaving your home during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The sights and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/39uR0w6 from WordPress https://ift.tt/2Ep5gv2

Editor’s note: It’s time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. 1\. New nightclub rises above Midtown with a $1 million retractable roof. Rise Rooftop also features second-floor VIP booths with individual balconies. 2\. Texas oyster purveyor raises the sails on new coastal seafood restaurant. Joe Cervantez departed Brennan’s to lead the kitchen at this promising newcomer. 3\. 8 best face masks to keep you cool and dry during Houston’s sweaty… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hxMmjV from WordPress https://ift.tt/2BuAVdk

A Houston cultural touchstone is trading Bayou City humidity for wide-open Oklahoma skies. DJ David Wrangler — aka Disko Cowboy — is the recipient of a grant from the Tulsa Remote program, designed to draw the brightest minds in innovation and culture to the fast-growing city in the Sooner state. Funded by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, the Tulsa Remote program brings “remote workers and digital nomads to the community by providing $10,000 grants and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hvsu0P from WordPress https://ift.tt/2D40Mt0

In a serious blow for Texas racing fans, the Formula One United States Grand Prix has been canceled due to COVID-19. The race weekend, hosted at Austin’s Circuit of The Americas, was originally scheduled for October 23-25. “The cancellation is prudent, but painful,” said COTA chain Bobby Epstein in a statement. “We had secured blockbuster performers for the evening shows, and the racing this year is fantastic. I’m disappointed for the fans, COTA employees, our… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3f5QmXn from WordPress https://ift.tt/2D3dzMs

Dawn Burrell is moving on. The chef, who earned a James Beard semifinalist nomination in the Best Chef: Texas category, has parted ways with Kulture, the downtown restaurant where she’s worked as the executive chef for the past two- and-a-half years. Burrell tells CultureMap that a number of factors contributed to her decision, primarily her need to help her mother recover from a stroke she suffered in February. For the chef, working in close proximity… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3hwNvYY from WordPress https://ift.tt/3f289OW

All Houston-area public schools and non-religious private schools will remain closed to in-person teaching until September 7. The directive comes from Houston and Harris County health officials. Harris County Health made the announcement on Friday, July 24 on social media. “The start of in-person instruction and activity may be delayed further based on ongoing monitoring and assessment of public health mitigation conditions,” the notice states. The joint health order comes from Umair A. Shah, Local… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3jyYxyG from WordPress https://ift.tt/32Qq8Wf

Sugar Land’s best coffee shop will open a second location inside the Loop. BlendIn Coffee Club has leased a space at 3201 Allen Parkway, the historic Star Engraving Building that until recently had been home to Stages Repertory Theatre. The coffee shop will occupy 1,500 square feet next to the building’s lobby that’s outfitted with custom skylights and original casement-style steel windows, according to an announcement from developer Radom Capital (Heights Mercantile, The Montrose Collective)…. from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2EidlBJ from WordPress https://ift.tt/3f257dn

In 1920, the city of Galveston created a “bathing beauty contest” to mark the start of tourist season for the year. The popular annual tradition, dubbed the “Pageant of Pulchritude,” has continued for a century, welcoming thousands to the community for sun, swimsuits, and beach fun. This year, like so many events, what’s now known as the Galveston Island Beach Revue will celebrate 100 years at a special online event on August, 1 from 2… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3eWTp42 from WordPress https://ift.tt/32PFlXp

The Houston Independent School District recently announced that students will return to school in the fall, but via virtual classes. Some parents in West University aren’t happy about that decision. “Let’s try this out. Hopefully, this isn’t going to last very long. If things improve, there will be some opportunities for back to face-to-face learning. We’ll see how it goes,” Lydia Zatopek with Harris County Department of Education says. A group of parents at West… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2ZX9IJS from WordPress https://ift.tt/30JOcHx

This weekend makes one seriously reconsider going outside. It’s hot. Plus, there’s a potential tropical storm popping off. And, of course, there is that whole you-could-get-sick-from-a-virus-that-still-has-no-vaccine thing. (And let’s not forget about all those who go to places not wearing a mask and actually get mad when employees kick them out). Why not stay in, and catch the latest in podcasts, movies, and TV shows? This week, look for a hotel room thriller, a radioactive… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2EfeRED from WordPress https://ift.tt/39mbjMp

On this week’s episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” Brennan’s of Houston proprietor Alex Brennan-Martin and wine guy Marcus Gausepohl join CultureMap food editor Eric Sandler to discuss the iconic Houston restaurant. Brennan-Martin begins by explaining how a planned six-month stay to help his family manage its Houston property led to him becoming a permanent Houstonian, while Gausepohl describes how his initial interest in wine became a career. Brennan’s has taken a number of steps to… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/32RqXOq from WordPress https://ift.tt/2OSXVpn

Every year, the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards include a wild card category that allows our panel of restaurant industry experts to opine on some sure-to-be- controversial topic in the local food scene. After making waves last year with a verdict on Houston’s best burger (R.I.P., Bernie’s Burger Bus), this year we’ve asked them to consider Houston’s best pizza. Skip the jokes about “even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good,” a good pizza stands out from… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3eUb50a from WordPress https://ift.tt/32KlUzr

Tucked into 11,400 acres in Cypress is Bridgeland, a master-planned community that boasts leafy parks, shaded trails, blue lakes, and killer homes designed to provide owners with an oasis that blends resort-style life with the convenience of access to all of Houston’s work hubs. The ambitious project from The Howard Hughes Corporation sold a record- breaking 425 homes in the first six months of 2020. And this week, real estate consultants RCLCO named Bridgeland one… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3f2xqZz from WordPress https://ift.tt/2OPPN99

Houstonians looking to find some hip, wearable art while also supporting a beloved local cause are in luck. Astros fan favorite Alex Bregman has teamed up with local rap stars Bun B and Paul Wall — and some University of Houston students — to create a cool new Houston t-shirt, available now. A team of five students from UH’s Bauer College approached Bregman, Paul Wall, and Bun B to collaborate on the limited-edition t-shirt for… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/3fVBThO from WordPress https://ift.tt/30FL9jx

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla revealed July 22 that it has picked Austin for a $1.1 billion factory that’ll employ at least 5,000 people. The plant, encompassing 4 million to 5 million square feet, will be situated on about 2,100 acres along the State Highway 130 toll road near Austin- Bergstrom International Airport. Travis County and the Del Valle Independent School District approved about $60 million in tax incentives for the Tesla plant. With that trophy… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/32TVb3z from WordPress https://ift.tt/2OP54Hx