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'Barbie,' 'Cocaine Bear,' 'Oppenheimer' among the films for 2023

Also on deck are the latest installments of 'John Wick,' 'Creed,' 'Indiana Jones,' 'Mission: Impossible,' 'Dune' and many more. Here's the list.

'Pretty Woman' at Hobby Center is entertaining but inessential

Is the touring Broadway musical, based on the hit movie with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, worth checking out? Read our review.

Review: Doll gone wild makes for a killer movie in 'M3GAN'

Written by the minds behind 'Malignant' and directed by Gerard Johnstone who made the cult film 'Housebound,' this tale of doll vs. man is a lot of fun, says our review.

The most exciting Houston restaurants set to open in 2023

From smash burgers to sushi, French bistros to fajitas, pizza to pitmaster barbecue, the Houston dining scene will grow in 2023 with these new restaurant projects.

Whataburger brings fan-favorite shake for limited time

Whataburger is bringing back the Dr Pepper Shake, just in time for the start of 2023. But it's only here for a short time.

Mardi Gras Galveston will feature headliners Chris Janson and Ghostland Observatory

The multi-weekend Mardi Gras Galveston happens Feb. 10-21 throughout the island city. It includes more than two dozen performers, parades, balcony parties and lots of beads. Joey Guerra has the details.