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10 Reasons Why Houston Is Perfect for Meetings

by John Egan From 2013 to 2014, the Houston area gained more than 150,000 new residents. But it's not just residents flocking to Houston. Close to 15 million people, many of them meeting attendees, visited Houston in 2014. "You could spend 365 days in our city and still not experience everything we have to offer. Showing visitors a good time is what we do," Houston Mayor Annise Parker says. So, what makes Houston a magnet for meetings? Here are 10 reasons. Houston sits in the central…

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Linklater, Bun B, Wilson Brothers Headline Houston Cinema Arts Fest

Texas native cinema stars headline the 2015 lineup of The Houston Cinema Arts Festival (HCAF15) taking place November 12-19, 2015. Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Before Midnight, Before Sunset), an Oscar-nominated Houston native, will present I Dream Too Much, a film he produced with director Katie Cokinos, on November 15. The festival will also host the premiere of Janis: Little Girl Blue, a biopic of Texas rock icon Janis Joplin, with its Oscar-nominated documentary director Amy Berg (Deliver Us…

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Houston to Host International Icons in “Cricket All-Star Series”

Houston's own Minute Maid Park will feature the best cricket players in the world for a one-day "Cricket All-Star Series" match on November 11, 2015. Many Americans have never watched a match of cricket in their lives. But the sport is played by over 120 million people worldwide, making it the second most popular sport after soccer. As the most diverse city in the country, Houston's cultural distinction makes it the perfect location for the historic occasion. The All-Star series will headline…

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7 Must-Try Gumbos for the Cajun Wanna Be

Considering Houston's close proximity to the Gulf, there's no shortage of good seafood inside the city's culinary scene. Gumbo is one of the most iconic seafood creole dishes you’ll find along the south coast. So we put together a list of some of Houston’s best takes on this seafood stew. Brennan’s of Houston Brennan's of Houston, the 1967 beloved Houston landmark, is famous for its Texas Creole-inspired menu with longtime favorites like shrimp étouffée and their legendary Bananas…

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Houstonians: Get to Know Each Other

As a matter of course, one rarely flips burgers on the grill on a week night, but we are tonight. And not because the Astros are in a wild-card playoff game. Tonight is America's 31st annual National Night Out commemoration and it's a big deal on our street in the Spring Branch area of town. Given post-work constraints, there's not time enough to prepare elaborate fare and fancy décor. We keep it simple. We grill hamburgers and hot dogs and everyone brings a side dish or dessert, their own…

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