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  Upcoming Houston Food Events: A Gulf Coast Sunday Brunch and Fiesta Punch Bowls To-Go

  May 28 at 4 a.m.

  Times are tough for everyone, including the hospitality industry. But that doesn't mean all hope is lost, as Houston's food community has proven to be a strong one, with restaurants pivoting to takeout and some returning to in-house dining as Texas slowly reopens. Here's a look at what's going on...

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  ROCO Welcomes Composer-In-Residence To 2020-21 Season

  May 27 at 4 a.m.

  ROCO recently announced its 2020-2021 season, and as part of its look to the upcoming year, it is welcoming composer-in-residence Alyssa Morris. As part of her tenure, she'll will write a triptych of pieces showcasing the ensemble‘s flexible model - including a work for wind sextet, solo instrument, and a piece for chamber orchestra inspired by the colorful children’s book “Musicians of the Sun,” based upon an Aztec tale.

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  Streaming Concert Watch 5/27: Flying Lotus and More

  May 27 at 4 a.m.

  Amid ongoing concerns regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, artists are continuing to share their music with fans via live-stream. This week, the Houston Press highlights an imaginative producer, some battle-rap ready MCs, a Texas Music Hall of Fame inductee, an iconic punk outfit and a screamo group. Keep scrolling to see what's...

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  Whitey Bulger's Brutal Life...and Death

  May 26 at 4 a.m.

  Hunting Whitey: The Inside Story of the Capture & Killing of America’s Most Wanted Crime Boss By Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge 352 pp. William Morrow $28.99 Late in the evening on May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced to the world that terrorist leader Osama Bin Laden had been...

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  This Week in Houston Food Events: National Burger Day Deals and Memorial Day Brunch

  May 25 at 4 a.m.

  Though social distancing is in effect and bars and restaurants are closed for in-house services, the ever-strong Houston food community continues to truck on. This week, you can support local restaurants by carrying out or making reservations for dine-in service, get Memorial Day brunch, and crawfish, and score National Burger...

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  Openings and Closings: Kin Dee Debuts, Treebeards Market Square Will Close

  May 22 at 4:30 a.m.

  In light of Governor Abbott's guidelines for Phase Two of the Reopening of Texas more and more Houston restaurants are finally going forward with dine-in service. We even have a list this week of several new restaurants opening for the first time despite the current difficulties. Bars have a different...