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We don't know about you, but when we have out-of-state guests crash on our couch, two primary questions are always posed to us. Those being: "Where do you store the extra toilet paper?" and "Where can I get the best margarita in Houston?" more ›

Tonight, the group of galleries on Colquitt near Lake St. (known as Gallery Row) will hold openings for several exciting new art exhibits. That means art, drinks, and hor d'oeuvres - and lots of them. Here's a preview of just a few of the exhibits that open tonight (receptions from 6-8). >> Hooks-Epstein Galleries - Teresa Dunn's debut exhibition of paintings and drawings titled In Dreams opens today. Dunn uses oils and graphite to create... more ›

The Chronicle reports today that the University of Houston is taking the first steps toward starting a medical school, a move that would help address physician shortages in Texas and across the country — but could be an uphill struggle politically. more ›

If you've dried off from the soggy fourth of July, and are ready to venture out again, here's a few ideas this week from your friendly Houstonist buddies.... Friday, July 7 The Talento Bilengue de Houston, a Latino arts and cultural center, continues it's Summer First Film Fridays series, an ongoing showing of independent films by and about Latinos. The current offering is "Harvest of Redemption", based on a true story of a boy in... more ›

Gas prices in Texas climbed for the second week in a row, to a statewide average of $2.34 a gallon for regular self-serve. It's a 7-cent increase from last week, according to AAA Texas, but still a nickel below the national average of $2.39. AAA reports the most expensive gas in Texas, on average, is in Dallas — naturally — while the cheapest is in San Antonio. According to TexasGasPrices.com, the cheapest gas reported in... more ›

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