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Thieves in the Dallas area pulled off a heist this weekend that saw millions of dollars worth of valuables lifted from a local jewlery store. The burglars relied on a remarkably simple move to break into the store, according to one of the managers of the business. American Jewelers is located in the Town East Mall in Mesquite, a suburb about 20 minutes east of Dallas. The store saw massive losses after alleged burglars broke into the store and lifted a huge portion of its inventory. The heist happened sometime between when the store closed on Friday and when employees showed up to open it again on Saturday morning. In fact, Paul Hash, a manager at American Jewelers, told the Dallas Morning News that employees only learned of the burglary when they arrived to open the store Saturday morning. The thieves made off with about $2 million worth of jewelry, the Morning News reported Tuesday. While heist movies typically feature elaborate plots to evade guards and dodge state of … [Read more...] about Dallas thieves stole millions in jewelry by busting through walls

When Sipple, Texas' first non-alcoholic bottle shop, opened in Houston's Rice Village in October 2021 , owners Danny and Helenita Frounfelkner knew the city was ready, but didn't know exactly how thirsty it was for booze-free drinks. As it turns out, the answer was: very. Business has boomed at the store, which carries dozens of non-alcoholic spirits, beers, wines, CBD seltzers and other beverages that barely even existed five years ago, before "sober curiosity" became a movement. But people have been abstaining from alcohol—permanently or temporarily, and for endless reasons—for eons before this new trend. So it's about time shops and restaurants around town start catering to them . On a recent Wednesday evening, between greeting customers, Helenita relays that Sipple is having its busiest time yet—a result of Dry January coinciding with a well-read Texas Monthly profile on the store. A half-hour before closing, an older couple walks in, looking apprehensive and … [Read more...] about The best drinks at Sipple, Houston’s only non-alcoholic bottle shop

Around 100 Houstonians and elected officials held a rally in front of City Hall on Monday to express their opposition to Texas' Senate Bill 147 —a measure that, if passed, would ban citizens and foreign entities from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from buying land in the state. A one-page bill drafted by state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst’s (R-Brenham) explains that the legislation applies to any governmental entity and individual citizens of those countries. In addition to citizens and governmental entities, this bill would impact companies tied "directly or indirectly" to the government of those four countries. Speakers at Monday's event said this legislation resembles previous anti-foreigner legislation such as the Chinese Exclusion Act and stokes hate against the Asian community in particular. "We should target no one," state Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) said. "We should not target China; we should not target Russia; we should not target any place because their people from … [Read more...] about Texas Republicans want to ban these foreign-born citizens from buying land

A familiar face is serving as guest co-host of the KPRC 2 lifestyle show "Houston Life" this week. Katherine Whaley , a former Houston traffic anchor , appeared alongside co-host Derrick Shore this week following Courtney Zavala's exit last week following a more than five-year stint co-hosting the talk show and 20 years with KPRC 2. A Houston native, Whaley is a graduate of Memorial High School in Houston and of Rice University, where she earned a degree in history. Starting in 2014, she spent six-and-a-half years as a traffic anchor for ABC 13. Before that, she was a traffic anchor and reporter at KHOU 11 from 2009 to 2014. As of this writing, it's unclear how long Whaley will remain guest co-hosting the show. Guest co-hosts have commonly appeared on "Houston Life," including Whaley herself back in May 2022 . Former KPRC 2 anchor Lauren Freeman also previously guest co-hosted in December 2022 after leaving her 5 p.m. anchor duties in November 2022. At the time, anchor … [Read more...] about ‘Houston Life’ has new guest host a week after Courtney Zavala’s exit

Opened in 2008, Houston's Discovery Green has blossomed into a lively, all-ages neighborhood social hub . Located in downtown Houston , it's a place where Houstonians go to play outdoors, stroll along paths, walk their dogs, exercise, picnic and enjoy the on-site restaurants and food trucks . Proving how much an urban park can do for a neighborhood, the 12-acre park has helped revitalize Houston's downtown, enticing office workers and fun-seekers with green spaces, family-friendly recreation and more than 10,000 free events that have showcased the culture, diversity and spirit of H-Town. The park has also helped spur more than $1.5 billion in development within its two-block radius, according to Central Houston, Inc . The number of residents living by the park has also more than tripled from 2010 to 2022—further evidence of its appeal. Downtown's great backyard was funded by private-public partnerships and created with input from Houstonians. "Discovery Green is a hidden … [Read more...] about There’s a world to discover at this ‘gem’ in downtown Houston

The giant winter storm blanketing North and Central Texas this week is now wreaking havoc at airports. More than 500 inbound or outbound flights from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and another 125 from Dallas Love Field were canceled or delayed Tuesday, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware . FlightAware also reported that 300-plus Southwest Airlines flights alone have been canceled Tuesday and nearly 100 more have been delayed. The Dallas-based airlines' mass-cancellations follow a holiday meltdown that saw more than 2,000 of Southwest's flights canceled amid catastrophic operations failures. As of this writing, 54 flights out of Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport scheduled for Tuesday have been cancelled and 104 flights have been marked as delayed by FlightAware. South of town, Houston's Hobby Airport has cancelled 48 flights and delayed 27 more in connection to inclement weather in the state. Much of Texas is under a winter storm warning until … [Read more...] about Texas winter storm causes hundreds of flight cancellations

Houstonians who might refer to themselves as terminally online are once again abuzz with opinions about yet another national media outlet's attempts to summarize the city's greatness in just a few thousand words. This week, it was the New York Times, which published the latest edition of their "36 Hours In" travel series , this time ending up in Houston. I always brace myself when these pieces come out—whatever mood I'm in, I'm sure to get a bit more sour. Houston is a wonderful, complex place that is often misunderstood by parachuters, although I was relieved to read that the author "grew up in Houston and lives there today," per a note at the very top, probably to brace themselves for the onslaught of online clapbacks from locals. There were indeed some infuriating omissions in this "36 Hours in Houston" and definitely a few headscratchers, but I'll admit to not being as annoyed by this guide as I typically have been in the past. Stick with me. My biggest pet peeve about … [Read more...] about Is the New York Times’ 36 Hours in Houston as bad as people say?

Just 40 minutes from Houston's city center, Seabrook, Texas has been touted as one of the state's best places to live . A vibrant coastal community, it sits on the west side of Galveston Bay and offers numerous ways to spend a day, including shopping, dining and outdoor recreation galore. It's also home to some of the Houston area's most popular destinations: the Kemah Boardwalk and NASA's Johnson Space Center, plus numerous other recreational opportunities such as biking, fishing boating and hiking . Officially established in the early 1900s, Seabrook has a resort vibe and is a fishing and shrimping port. It's well known for its yacht clubs and marinas and its year-round festivals and events , from Mardi Gras parties to regattas. Locals choose to live here because of the outdoorsy, small-town lifestyle Seabrook offers within proximity to the big city. If you're ready to get a taste of the Seabrook life with a "baycation," read on to discover the best ways to spend a day … [Read more...] about Why Seabrook should be your family’s next Southeast Texas getaway

The rattling clickety clack of a skateboard rolling across concrete is music to the ears of novice and experienced skaters alike and no place is that sound heard more often than at a skate park . Skate parks are all about testing your ability with gnarly (that's skate-speak for challenging) tricks and Houston residents are in luck, because there are numerous parks across the city where people can shred. North, south, near downtown , and inside and outside the Loop—there are plenty of places to practice your skateboarding skills, watch others skate and even join a community of like-minded skateboarding enthusiasts. Beyond this list, there are a few small neighborhood skate parks like Gene Green, the 'Burg and Lakewood that offer very basic amenities. We rounded up 10 of the best and most popular Houston skate parks and highlighted the unique features each spot has to offer. North Houston Skate Park Designed by Grindline and opened in 2014, the amazing North Houston … [Read more...] about Where to find the best skate parks in Houston for all levels to enjoy