These Two Houston Houses Are Among the 10 Priciest on the Market in Texas Now

Jeff Gremillion

THE HOUSTON ASSOCIATION of Realtors, gathering information from the statewide Multiple Listing Services, has noted the “10 Most Expensive Single-Family Home Listings in Texas” for the month of July, ranging in price from $10.5 million to $24.5 million. One H-Town neighborhood — tony River Oaks — is where you’ll find both the Houston homes that made the list, which highlights homes that hit the market in the last 35 days.

After Opry Debut, Houston’s Upbeat Country-Music Starlet Julia Cole Eyes Streaming Milestone

Robin Barr Sussman

KNOWN FOR HER rhythm and attitude, rising recording artist Julia Cole joined the elite circle of talent that includes legends such as Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn earlier this month in Nashville. She performed in the Grand Ole Opry to a full house.

Tired of Going to the Shop Only to Find the Item You Want Is Sold Out? Galleria App May Be Solution

Julia Davila

ARE THE DAYS gone when shoppers see a particular online product only to arrive in-store and it’s out of stock? Could be! Simon Property Group, the largest owner of shopping malls, including The Galleria, recently launched Simon Search, a new platform it says is designed to improve the shopping experience.
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Coffee, Vodka, Truffles! Fave Cupcake Spot Perks Up with Coffeeshop-Curated Flavors

Crave and Maven's Carajillo cupcake, center, and Espresso Martini cupcake, topped with an ooey-gooey truffle

ENLISTING THE STAR power of Maven Coffee Co. co-founders — Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., and local entrepreneurs Juan Carlos Martinez de Aldecoa and Blake Fertitta — Crave just debuted a spirited couple of cupcakes. Both are crafted with very grown-up flavors, including Maven coffee concentrate, vodka and truffle.

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Live Music and Caviar Flights: Tony’s Has a New Groove

Caviar — chef Kate's favorite condiment — at Tony's

SITTING WITH TONY’S chef Kate McLean, she muses “caviar is my favorite condiment.” It’s a statement proven by the fact that that’s no shortage of caviar on her revamped menu at fine-dining stalwart Tony’s; there’s even a caviar flight with three piles of the savory fish eggs served with all the accoutrements and a shot of chilled vodka. The decadent dishes pair well with another new addition at Tony’s: live music in the middle of the dining room.

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