All Things In Houston TX

For generations of Houstonians, Toys “R” Us stores were a childhood wonderland. The endless aisles of goodies, the iconic and affable spokes- animal, Geoffrey the Giraffe, and even the streaming, ubiquitous jingle conjured up a perfect playground for kids of all ages. But the dawn of internet shopping meant the end of many beloved brick and mortar operations, including Toys “R” Us, which ended its 70-year run in 2018. The shutter marked the end of… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2YdBQ7o from WordPress https://ift.tt/2y6KcD2

Houston’s fitness scene is heating up, as evidenced by glizy, out-of-town gyms bringing the glam of upscale exercise regimens. If the recent opening of Barry’s Boot Camp in River Oaks is any indicator, Bayou City residents are all about sweating like an A-lister. Now, locals who prefer the sheen of celebrity workouts can get pumped at TruFusion, the Las Vegas-based boutique fitness concept that counts counts MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez as a board member and… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2ObvOnP from WordPress https://ift.tt/30PmcAF

It can be relationships, work, money — even the ridiculous traffic during your morning commute. There’s always something that weighs hard on us, especially in Houston, according to a new study. Personal finance website WalletHub compared 182 U.S. cities to determine which are home to the most and least stressed-out people in the country. H-Town leads the pack as the most-stressed city in Texas and No. 32 nationally. WalletHub measured each city in four major… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2JOshbb from WordPress https://ift.tt/2YmLEjp

A groundbreaking exhibition of more than 150 artworks, photos, and rare documents is coming to Dallas’ African American Museum. “The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection,” celebrating the achievements and contributions of black Americans from 1595 to present time, will go on display September 21-March 1. The exhibition, considered one of the most comprehensive surveys of African- American history and culture outside the Smithsonian Institution, will feature treasures amassed by Shirley and Bernard Kinsey… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2YiK2HC from WordPress https://ift.tt/2M3ZWio

Editor’s note: Houston’s restaurant scene moves pretty fast. In order to prevent CultureMap readers from missing anything, let’s stop to look around at all the latest news to know. Openings and closings Swiss restaurant Edelweiss is now open in Brideland’s Lakeland Village Center. The menu features raclette served with different toppings and potatoes, such as the Texan flight that includes beef filet, bacon, onion, tomato, and jalapeno ($25 per person); other dishes include a Swiss… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/30QWA6G from WordPress https://ift.tt/2JVQhYr

Some 65 million years ago — if you believe in that endeavor known as “science” — dinosaurs suddenly and mysteriously went extinct. Yet, the lizards live on in the minds of children and adults in myriad books and toys and especially in movies — with an often passionate fandom. Last year’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom contained a dinosaur death scene (a gentle, wailing Brachiosaurus engulfed in lava and smoke) so wrenching, it unleashed an avalanche… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2y1RIiL from WordPress https://ift.tt/32JMcPW

When I landed in Houston, I was John Lander’s helper on the Q-Morning Zoo show on KKBQ FM radio. The show was extremely successful, but we always thought, “If the listeners could hear what we talk about while the songs and commercials are playing, that would be the best show.” I moonlight in radio for ice cream and college tuition money. Over the years, I’ve been on a few shows, once a week with Michael… from News Feed – CultureMap Houston https://ift.tt/2Su3zPY from WordPress https://ift.tt/2M54kxJ