the lion roars

Successful pop-up chef opens a new all-day cafe and bakery in the Heights

Party Watch

Houston young professionals toast a night of music and camaraderie

Hot Headlines

Houston neighborhood named No. 1 place to live and more popular stories

Movie Review

Realism and strong performances power new war drama Warfare

Go fish

Houston pop artist turns Xennial nostalgia into collectible ceramics

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Best Easter brunch to-go

8 Houston restaurants with Easter feasts to serve at home

behind you

Chris Shepherd brews a new beer  to raise money for mental health

What's Eric Eating Episodes 456 and 457

Meet the Houston chef serving an affordable tasting menu in the Heights

CITY LIFE

by the numbers

Remote workers in Houston earn far more than commuters, data shows

Hot Headlines

Dallas Tex-Mex staple's sudden Houston shutter leads our top 5 stories

How Houston's Lindig Family Cancer Resource Center supports patients at every step

ENTERTAINMENT

weekend event planner

Here are the 16 best things happening in Houston this weekend

Music icons

Willie Nelson honors 'king of roadies' in buzzy new documentary

Big names tee up for Texas Children's Houston Open golf tournament

TRAVEL

best new stays

Chic Houston property named one of Esquire's best new hotels for 2025

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS

Award-winning Texas winery uncorks new Hill Country tasting room

League City celebrates Music Friendly City Certification with free concert

REAL ESTATE

Home At Last

Here's how many days Texans work each month to afford their mortgages

Experience paradise daily at this new-home community near Galveston

ARTS

Best April Art openings

Art cars, elephants, and 8 more can't-miss April openings in Houston

HOME + DESIGN

teamwork makes the dream work

Houston designer's talented team brings Blade Runner style to new sushi spot

a very fine house

Top Texas interior designers team up for first-ever Round Top Showhouse

game on

2 top designers team up for nostalgic furniture line at Round Top show

FASHION + BEAUTY

WHERE TO SHOP in April

12 new Houston boutiques, collections, and pop-ups to shop right now

oxygen and chill

Houston's cozy new wellness club blends comfort with clinical-grade care

HAUTE HANDBAGS

Colorful Texas handbag maker opens new flagship store in Katy