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IAH's new terminal and top Texas spas lead Houston's 5 favorite stories

Movie Review

The Apprentice uncovers the Trump card in Donald's rise to power

Houston Design Week

National interior design stars share insights at Houston conference

FASHION FINDS

Japanese casualwear retailer Uniqlo now open in Houston

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A New World

Czech classics and gilded glam steal the spotlight at Symphony gala

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Houston Intercontinental Airport's new Terminal D is ready for takeoff

2 Texas destination spas named among world's best by Condé Nast readers

San Antonio jazz club claims historic Houston theater for new location

RESTAURANTS + BARS

BOGO Banh Mi

Houston Vietnamese restaurant rolls out new Spring Branch outpost

Southern Smoke Recap

Chris Shepherd's chef-powered fundraiser hauls in $1.5 million

grounds for celebration

Top Houston coffee shop perks up Memorial with new location

CITY LIFE

Closure News

Bankrupt retailer Big Lots to close 5 more Houston-area stores

No Wallet Required

Texas grocer H-E-B finally rolls out digital tap-to-pay services

Thanks, Brock

Houston's iconic Beer Can House preserved by local brewery's donation

Howl At The Moon

Sneak a peek at the treats for Houston SPCA's annual Howl-O-Ween Ball

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ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review

Saturday Night captures the chaos and creativity behind SNL’s origins

50 years of TRF

Texas Renaissance Festival opens first season after viral HBO docuseries

Back To Vices

Daniel Johnston album reissue shares the Texas icon's unheard songs

Meet Me at City Place

Discover the magic of fall at City Place in Spring, Texas

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TRAVEL

where to travel right now

New Hill Country treehouses top this Texas travel roundup for October

Head to the Hills

New Hill Country hotel with acclaimed Texas chef to open in early 2025

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Enchanted Expansion

Iconic Texas state park Enchanted Rock adds 630 acres to its domain

The 'Ber Months

Fall festivities in League City include markets, music + magic

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REAL ESTATE

small city livin'

6 Houston neighbors shine on new list of best small cities in America

6 acre estate

6-acre Mediterranean estate in Tomball hits market for $5.5 million

new walkable neighborhood

70-acre urban village set to transform West Houston and Chinatown

ARTS

Must-see Art

Meow Wolf's debut leads 9 can't-miss Houston art openings for October

Curtain call

Houston Grand Opera artistic and music director will step down in 2026

Revving up

Beloved Houston Art Car Museum will live on in new permanent home

Feed Me

Beware the plants as 'Little Shop of Horrors' opens at TUTS in Houston

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HOME + DESIGN

Home decor shopping

Find modern treasures and vintage gems at favorite Houston design store

Spicing up Montrose

New Houston restaurant's design immerses diners in West African culture

Remodeling gone to the dogs

From feeding stations to floors, pet-friendly home upgrades are trendy

FASHION + BEAUTY

Where to shop in October

Where to shop in Houston right now: 13 must-haves to celebrate fall

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get round top ready

9 Houston fashion brands crafting must-have looks for Round Top trips

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DIAMOND DAZE

Buzzy New York-based custom jeweler dazzles with new Houston boutique

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