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Houston is finally home to a legal weed dispensary, but don't get too excited just yet — it's reserved for those with medical prescriptions, which can only be given to individuals with specific ailments. So, who can land a prescription? Texas Original, a chain of medical marijuana dispensaries across Texas, opened at 1714 Houston Ave. this week, offering people with prescriptions an easier way to obtain an array of legal marijuana-laced products, according to ReNew Houston's Evan MacDonald . The company is the first of its kind in the Bayou City and the first Texas Original storefront open five days a week, offering next-day pickup for customers. The dispensary is strictly for those authorized under the Lone Star State's Compassionate Use Program, which requires a diagnosis of a certain disease or ailment and a prescription from a doctor. The law currently only allows prescriptions for a handful of medical issues, which include: ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, epilepsy, … [Read more...] about Houston’s first medical marijuana dispensary is now open in the Heights. So how do you qualify?

HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison for shooting four men, including three who were killed, in the aftermath of a drug deal gone bad, according to prosecutors. A jury in Harris County last week found Joshua Kelsey, 37, guilty of three counts of murder before sentencing him. Prosecutors say Kelsey shot two men — one fatally — after buying heroin at a home in May 2020. A witness testified that Kelsey was angry at one of the men, Louis Hodges, for an incident the day before involving a small bag of heroin. After stealing a car belonging to one of the men, Kelsey drove to the home of a friend, Michael Miller, and fatally shot him, police said. Authorities said Kelsey blamed Miller for getting rid of a recreational vehicle that he had stored at Miller’s home. Investigators said Kelsey believed the loss of the RV led to him becoming homeless. Kelsey then to drove to the home of an acquaintance, Juan Garcia, and fatally shot him. It was unclear why … [Read more...] about Houston man gets life in prison after fatally shooting 3 men

If you’ve been trying to find cheap flights out of Houston in recent months, you’ve surely noticed that prices are soaring . With the cost of fuel steadily climbing paired with our collective desire to travel after the pandemic kept us all cooped up at home, it makes sense that cheap tickets for flights are hard to come by! Fortunately, we’ve done some digging on how to get cheap airline tickets, so if you plan on booking a trip in the near future, check out these travel tips that will have you flying high on savings! How to find cheap flights with search engines & online travel agencies Search engines and online travel agencies offer consumers the ability to compare prices based on different criteria. They provide an eagle eye view of your options when searching for cheap tickets, allowing you to see offers from competing airlines, as well as suggesting different dates or times that may provide a better deal on your airline tickets. They’re also useful tools for … [Read more...] about Houston, here’s how to find cheap flights

After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 44th annual Houston LGBT+ Pride Celebration returns to Houston this Saturday, June 25, with a fitting theme: The Beat Goes On. It surely will—beginning with a ticketed festival outside City Hall from 1 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the parade, free for all, at 7 p.m. The parade kicks off on Smith Street near the festival grounds, traveling west on Milam from Walker and ending at Pease. For parade-goers looking to find some nourishment along the way, plenty of downtown restaurants and bars will be serving up great food and cool drinks to fuel up with. Check out these eight buzzy downtown destinations to hit near the parade route. Angel Share A few blocks down from the parade route, there's a plethora of bars to party at on and off of Main Street, but visit Angel Share and give back while you booze. The bar puts a spotlight on multiple nonprofits each month, allowing guests to vote for their charity of choice, then … [Read more...] about Where to eat and drink downtown along the Houston Pride parade route

Welcome to the Summer of Sweat. Every week until it hits 70, we'll tell you where to find refreshing eats and drinks to cool off in every Houston neighborhood. In previous weeks, we've told you about icy refreshments in Montrose , the Heights , downtown Houston , Third Ward and Asiatown . This week, we're heading to the East End for mangonadas, icy frappes and concha ice cream sandwiches. Brass Tacks Quench your thirst with coffee or cocktails at this EaDo haven boasting the best of both restaurant and coffee bar worlds. Get a nitro cold brew, or something more decadent like the mocha frappe, and snack on tacos or a banh mi. Prefer your espresso with a shot of booze? Brass Tacks has martinis, mules and margaritas too. Find it: 612 Live Oak St, Houston, TX 77003; (713) 352-7626 Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-midnight Magnolia's Ice Cream & More The "& more" in Magnolia's Ice Cream & More carries plenty of … [Read more...] about Summer of Sweat: 7 chilled eats to cool down in Houston’s East End

Another sweat-filled Houston summer is upon us. So every week until it hits 70, we'll tell you where to find refreshing eats and drinks to cool off in every Bayou City neighborhood. Get 6 bottles of wine for $39.95 Firstleaf Shop Now We've told you where to go for delicious ice cream in the Heights, cool treats in downtown Houston and shaved ice in Third Ward . Find yourself dripping in Montrose? Here are the best places for icy refreshments in the area, from ice cream to frozen cocktails. Welcome to the Summer of Sweat. Brasil This ever-popular breakfast haunt boasts a full bar, and on 90-degree days, pairing your eggs and morning pastries with a frozen bev isn't a bad idea. The frozen watermelon Diablo, available by the glass or carafe, is a crisp combo of fresh watermelon, ginger syrup and Silver tequila. Find it: 2604 Dunlavy St., Houston, TX 77006 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday, 8 … [Read more...] about Summer of Sweat: 6 spots for icy treats in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood

Garth Brooks just announced that his final North American stop on his Stadium Tour will be right here in Houston at NRG Stadium! Tickets go on sale Friday, June 24th at 10:00 a.m. CST on Ticketmaster. Try your luck during the general on-sale, but if tickets sell out in record time, have no fear! Secondary marketplaces like StubHub and Vivid Seats often have tickets to the biggest events in Houston and we’ve got some little-known strategies for how to get the best deals, sometimes for even less than face value. Garth Brooks in Houston is all set for August 6; all that’s missing is you. Garth Brooks Houston tickets from Ticketmaster Tickets go on sale 6/24 Garth Brook Houston tickets ticketmaster.com Shop Now Tickets for Garth Brooks at NRG Stadium go on sale 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 24. Where to find the best deals on tickets to Garth Brooks Houston after the general on-sale By using online ticket resellers like Vivid Seats & StubHub, you can … [Read more...] about Get the best deals on tickets to Garth Brooks in Houston

The tropics are finally starting to light up as the first month of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season draws to a close, and a weak disturbance tracked this week just off the Texas Gulf Coast could bring some much-needed rain to Houston and beyond. At long last, showers and thunderstorms are forecast to kick off in Houston on Monday afternoon as a frontal boundary moves in from the northeast, combining with onshore flow from the Gulf of Mexico to pop a weeks-long heat bubble that put much of Greater Houston into a drought. Houston normally sees about 4.75 inches of rain in the month of June. This year, the Bayou City has recorded less than a quarter inch. Forecasters with the National Weather Service (NWS) in League City predict a majority of the area will see between a tenth of an inch to an inch of rain by late Monday. "Any little bit helps," said NWS meteorologist Brian Kyle. "But I don't think the amount that's forecast is enough to break the drought." Y'all. Rain chances … [Read more...] about How a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico could affect Houston weather this week

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 6 Houston's sprawling metropolis can feel busy, dense and crowded, but when the need to escape hits there are a number of Texas beaches that are surprisingly close to Houston, yet feel like a world away. It’s sometimes hard to believe that in such a short period of time, you can have an ice cold beverage in hand and your toes in the sand. Plan your next trip with Expedia www.expedia.com Shop Now If you're ready to skip town and head to the beach—whether that's for the peace and quiet of Surfside or the historic grandeur of Galveston —there are several beach towns near Houston to consider. Keep reading for five of our favorites within a short drive of the Bayou City. Surfside Beach If you’re in search of a super low-key beach adventure that offers a lot more peace and quiet than bigger name Texas beach towns, Surfside Beach is your … [Read more...] about 5 fantastic beach towns near Houston worth visiting