SUDDEN SHUTTERS

GameStop to close 11 Houston-area stores amid nationwide cuts

Destination-worthy baked goods

Texas influencer's monthly bakery pop-ups are road trip worthy

gimme a grimm burger

Historic Houston burger joint sets opening date for new Woodlands store

Buckle Up

Houstonians go all-in at fall Derby gala supporting seat belt awareness

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Swole Sweets

Texas fave Blue Bell previews new high-protein frozen dessert

a taste of Nola

French-trained Houston chefs team up for one-night-only Mardi Gras dinner

dinner and a show

Chris Shepherd serves up a new menu for Houston performance series

CITY LIFE

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston BBQ joint's new retro location sizzles in our top 5 stories

Winter weather warning

Arctic air will bring hard freeze to Houston this weekend

ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review

Chris Pratt fights for his innocence in popcorn thriller Mercy

TRAVEL

REVIVING THE ALAMO

Texas landmark the Alamo reclaims historic cannon from private ownership

top tier travel

George Bush Intercontinental lauded among 50 best airports worldwide

Let The Good Times Roll

All the reasons to celebrate Mardi Gras in Lafayette, Louisiana

REAL ESTATE

housing affordability news

This is how much Houston home prices have fallen since 2024

luxury real estate

Houston had 2nd-highest share of luxury home sales in Texas in 2025

on the move

Houston was a top-3 U.S. destination for movers in 2025, U-Haul says

Your Expert Guide

Pine Shadows: Peaceful charm meets prime Houston location

ARTS

raise the baton

Prestigious international conductor competition will debut in Houston

Mags Move In

Shuttered Houston magazine stand finds new home at Austin coffee shop

HOME + DESIGN

making design approachable

Houston designer shares 5 expert tips for mixing classic and contemporary

home design trends

These are Houzz's top kitchen remodel trends for 2026

FASHION + BEAUTY

VAULT VIBES

Houston fashion star Chloe Dao marks 25 years with epic clean-out sale

all sales final

Houston-based clothing chain Francesca's shuttering all stores nationwide

Spring into Shopping

Spring edition of Houston Ballet's shopping fundraiser returns in April