Where to go for Easter brunch

Where to go for Easter brunch


Downtown Aquarium
Cuisine: Seafood
Time: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: 410 Bagby
Phone: 713-223-3474
Reservations: Yes
Price: $16.99-36.99 (Kids 2 & under are free.)
Website: downtownaquarium.com
Bonus: Over 40 buffet items to chose from. Also includes Easter egg hunts, photos with the Easter bunny, exhibit feedings, bird show and activities. Includes 50% off all-day adventure pass.


Rainbow Lodge

Cuisine: Seafood/American
Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: 2011 Ella Blvd
Phone: (713) 861-8666
Reservations: Yes
Price: $49
Website: rainbow-lodge.com


Kemah Aquarium
Cuisine: Seafood
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: #11 Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah
Phone: (281) 334-9010
Reservations: Yes
Price: Varies
Website: aquariumrestaurants.com/aquariumKemah

Mockingbird Bistro

Cuisine: French
Time:
Location: 1985 Welch St
Phone: (713) 533-0200
Reservations:  
Price: $59 adults, $25 children
Website: mockingbirdbistro.com

Haven Restaurant
Cuisine: New American
Time:  10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: 2502 Algerian Way
Phone: (713)581-6101
Reservations: Yes
Price: $45 adults, $15 for children 3-12 years old, children 2 and under are free
Website: havenhouston.com
Bonus: Easter egg hunts will be held throughout the day in the gardens for children






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Aurora UFO crash remains a Texas alien mystery

Aurora UFO crash remains a Texas alien mystery

Aurora, Texas was Roswell before Roswell: a middle-of-nowhere town that suddenly became surrounded by legend when an alleged alien visitor crash-landed from outer space.


On this date in 1897 the alien UFO allegedly smashed into a windmill belonging to Judge J.S. Proctor. It's pilot, who an officer from a local Army outpost described as a "Martian" and "not of this world" died and was buried in the cemetery nearby.


The reported crash was one of several American alien mysteries of the mid-1890s, but the most notable one (if not only) recorded in Texas.


Today, the only reminder of the visit, which occurred on this date in 1897, is a small historical marker near the Aurora Cemetery.


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Bartenders to take gin-fueled challenge in Sugar Land

Bartenders to take gin-fueled challenge in Sugar Land

The most spirited event of the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair is the On the Rocks Bartender’s Challenge. This year’s event will be 6:30-9 p.m. April 24 at the Sugar Land Regional Airport, 12890 Highway 6.

The challengers — charged with creating an original gin-based cocktail — include Luis Villegas of El Big Bad, Leslie Ross of Triniti, Nathan Reffell of Lei Low Rum Lounge, Sheridan Fay of El Big Bad and Triniti and Blake Jorgensen of Prohibition.
A panel of judges will select the winning cocktail, which will become the official drink of the five-day culinary festival. The winning bartender also will win $1,000.


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Bill Paxton visits Sam Houston State University

The Lone Star State is full of stars lately, and we're not just talking about the celestial kind. Hollywood star Bill Paxton was at Sam Houston State University Tuesday. And much like the college's students, Paxton was doing some research of his own.

Paxton is slated to play Sam Houston, our city's namesake, in an upcoming mini-series produced by the History Channel.

Paxton visited the Sam Houston Memorial Museum and was able to take a look at letters and personal artifacts that once belonged to Sam Houston. He was even allowed to check out a lock of hair taken from Houston back in the 1850s.

It goes without saying that the Sam Houston Memorial Museum is home to an extensive collection of Sam Houston memorabilia. As of right now, you can check out letters written between Sam and Margaret Houston for yourself.

Paxton is just the latest star to portray a notable person from Texas. Take a look at the gallery above to see who else shares in this Texas-sized honor.

Sam Houston Memorial Museum


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Pink Mary Kay mansion hits the market

If pink is your color, you're in luck. The pastel-hued mansion belonging to the late cosmetics icon Mary Kay is on the market for the new low price of $2.8 million.

The estate is located in the Old Preston Hollow area of Dallas and sits on more than an acre of well-manicured grounds.

You would have plenty of room to spread out in the palacial 12,000-square-foot home, which has six bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms, three livings areas, and a beautiful pool area surrounded by stately 

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