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Last night: Big K.R.I.T. at Houston's House of Blues. houstonpress.com/music/big-k…

Big K.R.I.T Brings The World Is A Parking Lot to the House of Blues - Houston Press

“I got to apologize to all of y’all that were listening to my earlier projects,” exclaimed Big K.R.I.T. as he stepped center stage at the House of Blues,

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Your best bets for food and drink adventures this weekend in and around Houston. houstonpress.com/restaurants…

Weekend Food Bets: Wagyu, World Cup and Stroopwafel Martinis - Houston Press

We bring you a list of the hottest culinary happenings in Houston this weekend.

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In Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg returns to the topic of extraterrestrial life. houstonpress.com/arts/review…

Reviews For The Easily Distracted: Disclosure Day - Houston Press

Disclosure Day is the natural conclusion to Spielberg's alien obsession. It's also a convenient (and occasionally ham-fisted) way for him to sound off on global events.

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The latest openings and closings with some intriguing new arrivals. houstonpress.com/restaurants…

Openings and Closings: Concrete Rose and North Italia are Here - Houston Press

Exciting openings lead this week's list, with a couple of sad closures.

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Another area school district ready to consolidate its special ed classes. houstonpress.com/news/cy-fai…

Cy-Fair ISD to Adjust Special Ed Programs - Houston Press

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is adjusting its elementary and pre-K special education programs to align with lower enrollment and a lack of specialized personnel.

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Tom Perrotta, author of The Leftovers, has a new book out: Ghost Story. houstonpress.com/arts/tom-pe…

Tom Perrotta Spins a Ghost Story - Houston Press

Novelist Tom Perrotta, hailed as "the Steinbeck of the Suburbs," returns with a 1970s story where ghosts and emotions of the past and present mix it up.

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Our latest list of shows you should be streaming. houstonpress.com/arts/on-our…

On Our Streaming Radar: The Boroughs, Psych and Goliath - Houston Press

It’s a somewhat slow week in streaming. With several major shows set to debut in the coming weeks and the summer season about to kick into high gear, you

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With Astros starters returning from the IR list, will things turn around for Houston's team? houstonpress.com/news/astros…

Astros Starters Close to Returning - Houston Press

Hunter Brown is returning to the Astros starting rotation soon, but does his and other returns mean more wins?

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Why allowing Brendon Sorsby -- who placed thousands of bets -- to continue to play in college is such a bad development. houstonpress.com/news/texas-…

Texas Tech QB Gambling Case Sets Dangerous Precedent - Houston Press

Gambling is the biggest existential threat to sports.

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Upcoming food events you won't want to miss. houstonpress.com/restaurants…

Upcoming: From Paella Tuesday to a Juneteenth Fish Fry - Houston Press

We take a look at the upcoming food and drink events in Houston.

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The city adopts its budget but Chris Hollins is not happy about it. houstonpress.com/news/housto…

Council Adopts Divisive $7.5 Billion Budget - Houston Press

Over vociferous opposition, the Houston City Council on Wednesday approved a $7.5 billion budget that includes a $5 monthly trash fee.

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Opening this Thursday: Giselle at Houston Ballet at the Wortham. houstonpress.com/arts/housto…

Houston Ballet Gives Us the Wilis in the Iconic Giselle - Houston Press

Since its Paris premiere in 1841, the powerful story and music of Giselle have continued to draw in audiences around the globe. In 2016, Houston Ballet

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This Sunday is National Rosé Day so get ready to join in. houstonpress.com/restaurants…

Drink Pink: Your Guide to Rosé Day in Houston - Houston Press

National Rosé Day is Saturday, June 13, and Houston restaurants are celebrating with rosé flights, frozé, brunch parties and bottle specials across the city.

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Houston restaurants are standing by with special World Cup watch parties and, of course, food. houstonpress.com/restaurants…

Where to Eat, Drink and Watch the World Cup in Houston - Houston Press

Houston is one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and bars, restaurants and entertainment venues across the city are hosting watch parties with giant screens, drink specials and fan-fr...

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Another AL award for Yordan Alvarez. houstonpress.com/news/yordan…

Yordan Alvarez Wins Another AL Player of the Week Award - Houston Press

Yordan Alvarez is a prime AL MVP candidate.

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Buckethead and more in an interesting week of concerts in and around Houston. houstonpress.com/music/houst…

Houston Concert Watch 6/10: Buckethead, Joe Jackson and More - Houston Press

Why do they call him Buckethead? Because he performs with a cardboard Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket on his head.

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The increasing cases of screwworm become even more threatening as Texas struggles to stop the spread. houstonpress.com/news/screww…

Screwworm Threat Increases After 5 Cases Reported in Texas - Houston Press

Politicians spar over how to stop the spread of the New World Screwworm, which is threatening to dismantle the Texas cattle industry.

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Can't make it to one of the live World Cup games being played in Houston? Check out Houston's Fan Fest. houstonpress.com/news/housto…

Houston is Fired Up for FIFA Fan Fest - Houston Press

The FIFA World Cup Fan Festival kicks off Thursday, June 11, in East Downtown.

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The crew for the next Artemis III mission is announced by NASA. houstonpress.com/news/announ…

Announcing the Artemis III Crew for Next Step Back to the Moon - Houston Press

The astronaut crew for the next step of the Artemis III mission was announced Tuesday as NASA comes ever closer to its stated goal of landing back on the

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If the Rockets are watching the NBA finals, there are some tips they could pick up to help their own play. houstonpress.com/news/what-t…

What The Rockets Can Learn from the NBA Finals Teams - Houston Press

The Houston Rockets are no doubt watching the NBA Finals and they should pay attention because there is a lot to learn

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