Editor's note: We're looking back at the top Houston innovation news for the first half of October 2025, including the big reveal of our 2025 Houston Innovation Awards finalists. Here are the five most-read InnovationMap stories from Oct. 1-15, 2025: 1. Announcing the 2025 Houston Innovation Awards finalists InnovationMap is proud to reveal the finalists for the 2025 Houston Innovation Awards. Taking place on November 13 at Greentown Labs, the fifth annual Houston Innovation Awards will honor...| InnovationMap
Editor's note: The top Fort Worth news of the week is brimming with bar talk, from the best happy hours in town to a new Weatherford watering hole. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then visit this guide to plan the rest of your weekend. 1. Where to drink in Fort Worth right now: 7 top happy hours for October. For our October edition of Where to Drink, we offer this list of affordable happy hour destinations, most with great options for food, too. With hours varying from evening to ...| CultureMap Fort Worth
Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, beginning with three restaurant openings. Plus, a billionaire family plans to make unprecedented donations, and a premier shopping destination gets a new owner. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then plan your weekend right here. 1. Veteran Houston chef claims Menil restaurant for new all-day cafe. The Menil Collection has found a new operator for its campus restaurant. Veteran Houston chef and restaurateur C...| CultureMap Houston
Editor's note: We're looking back at the biggest Houston energy transition stories for the second half of September. From Hobby's new solar canopy to the most promising clean tech startups, here's the top energy news to know from September 15-30, 2025: 1. Hobby debuts solar canopy as airport system reaches new sustainability milestone Houston's William P. Hobby Airport is generating its own clean energy. Houston Airports announced that Hobby's red garage is now home to a "solar canopy" that i...| Energy Capital