shack is back

Burger masters Shake Shack open new Houston location in Town & Country

Houston private school student breaks record at 2025 Rodeo art auction

Company recognition

2 pioneering Houston startups win big at SXSW 2025 pitch competition

Standing for Change

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast’s Houston luncheon raises $1.6M for advocacy

Movie Review

Great actors keep adult spy thriller Black Bag in top form

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

What's Eric Eating Episodes 450 and 451

Meet the married chef duo operating 2 Houston restaurants

polls are now open

Houston's 16 best new restaurants compete for coveted Tastemakers title

wine guy wednesday

Chris Shepherd meets the man keeping wine fresh for years

European cafe-inspired coffee shop pours 4 new Houston locations

CITY LIFE

Hot Headlines

Bun B's epic RodeoHouston show leads our 5 most popular stories

cheer up, houston

New study confirms Houston remains one of America's 'unhappiest' cities

R.I.P., Mayor Turner

How to pay respects as late Houston mayor Sylvester Turner lies in state

Life-altering surgeries at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital transform tween's life

ENTERTAINMENT

journey cut short

‘Electrical incident’ abruptly cancels Journey concert at RodeoHouston

jon pardi review

Jon Pardi’s rockin’ performance has RodeoHouston fans Head Over Boots

Spring is City Place's thing with lots of fun family-friendly events

TRAVEL

travel woes

Houston's IAH Airport ranks among priciest American airports in 2025

Experience the thrill of MotoGP at Circuit of The Americas

REAL ESTATE

a rustic masterpiece

6 bedroom Memorial mansion hits the market for $6.9 million

housing in HOU

Houston new home prices fell during January sales slump

Custom-built beauty offers luxurious living for lucky buyer in River Oaks area

ARTS

going global

Houston Ballet leaps into streaming with performance on Marquee TV

Best March theater

Hamilton returns to Houston, plus 9 more can't-miss theater productions

HOME + DESIGN

planned with care

Expert Houston event planner names 8 hot trends for proper parties

Branching Out

Hidden gem Houston store offers timeless antiques at affordable prices

going coastal

Houston designer's tips for embracing coastal design without going overboard

FASHION + BEAUTY

RODEO ROYALTY

Bun B debuts exclusive Western streetwear collab at RodeoHouston

COWGIRL COUTURE

From denim to cowhide, these hot looks are turning heads at RodeoHouston

WHERE TO SHOP NOW

12 must-shop Houston boutiques with fresh fashion finds for spring