Coeds across the Lone Star State are signing up for "Sugar Daddy" arrangements in a growth spurt significant enough to place three Texas universities in the top 12 nationally, when it comes to the number of students seeking a "partnership" to help pay for college educations.
Basically, it is paid companionship. Big Daddy or a Momma Cougar helps with your college expenses in exchange for quality time in this "mutually beneficial relationship. The University of Houston was at lowly No. Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week. There are two high-profile Houston closures, as well as a Top Chef c ontestant popping back into town.
Plus, romantic dining ideas for Valentine's Day. Read the five hottest Houston headlines of the week below, then find some fun things to do this weekend right here. Rent dispute prompts closure of downtown Houston tequila and taco bar. An essential downtown destination for tacos and tequila has quietly closed its doors β for now. El Big Bad was locked out of its space in mid-January, with a notice posted to the door citing nonpayment of rent as the reason why the landlord has taken possession of the space.
Innovative Houston Japanese restaurant closes after only 2 years. Top Chef contestant reintroduces himself to Houston at new pop-up dinner serie s.
Houston family dishes on life after Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. In late January, viewers tuned in to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to watch a deserving Houston-area family receive a brand-new home. CultureMap spoke to recipients Regina and Maurice Elrod to find out more about the family, their experience on the show, and what really happens when the cameras stop rolling. More than 20 Houston restaurants serving romantic Valentine's Day meals. Love is in the air across the city.
