Houston’s newest food festival is beginning to take shape. Coming to Discovery Green on Saturday, November 8, the Bites & Beyond Festival will give attendees a full day of food and music at a manageable price. Unlike all-in events such as Southern Smoke or Chefs for Farmers, Bites & Beyond will use an a la carte model that’s similar to LA’s Family Style Festival or the beloved Houston International Festival. Attendees pay $30 for a general admission ticket that comes with access to the ...| CultureMap Houston
Festivals, food, and cooler temperatures make downtown Houston the perfect place to celebrate the changing seasons. With great restaurants, coffee bars, and pubs, downtown offers some of the city’s best parks to enjoy and explore. Outdoor festivals, fall markets, inspiring public art, unique and scenic spots are accessible at parks located in the heart of the city. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat, a place to reconnect with nature, or entertaining activities for the family, yo...| CultureMap Houston
On Wednesday, October 15, the Houston City Council voted 14-1 to authorize the permanent closure of a section of Polk Street as part of the ongoing expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center. Despite the overwhelming majority of council voting for the measure, a group of local activists condemned the decision over concerns that the loss of Polk Street will isolate residents of East End from Downtown. Edward Pollard was the only dissenting vote. Houston First, the government corporatio...| CultureMap Houston
On the heels of landing more than $240 million in venture capital, Houston-based geothermal power provider Fervo Energy has more than quadrupled the size of its headquarters.| InnovationMap
