this week's hot headlines

Inspection explainer and expanding Texas chains lead top stories

What's Eric Eating Episodes 406 and 407

Houston's Block Captain previews new West African eatery in Montrose

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Movie Review

Will Ferrell takes a road trip in new Netflix docu Will & Harper

a fetching makeover

Houston designer transforms River Oaks spec house into dog-friendly home

chic celebration

Houston nonprofit's summer soirée wows with fashion and fresh faces

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What you need to know about the end of Texas vehicle inspections

7 Mexican chain restaurants from Texas attempting to conquer America

35,000 Houstonians race downtown for free Red Bull F1 showcase

RESTAURANTS + BARS

this is it

Houston pop star Kelly Rowland teams up with Third Ward soul food icon

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it's a trap

New Houston sports bar opens with hookah, ping pong, and 50 HDTVs

drink for charity

Chris Shepherd endorses 3 can't-miss Texas wine festivals for fall

Cheers to 30 Years

Central Market breaks world record as part of 30th anniversary celebrations

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CITY LIFE

Staying Sharpe

Texas Monthly's influential food critic Patricia Sharpe plans retirement

this week's hot headlines

Retro diner's debut and Spring Branch shutter lead week's top stories

tomo reimagined

Artsy Houston magazine store revived at downtown development

To The Rescue

Meet your new bestie at Houston SPCA's Clear the Shelters

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ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review

Character-driven thriller Speak No Evil delivers psychological drama

Soldier, Survivor, Savant

Houston's Rice University honors New Orleans hip hop legend Mia X

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weekend event planner

These are the 16 best things to do in Houston this weekend

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Is It Fall Yet?

Markets, music, and more are on tap for Houston's East River this fall

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TRAVEL

top of the line

Only 3 Houston luxury hotels rated 'exceptional' by new Michelin guide

where to travel right now

San Antonio's 2 new hotels + 7 more top Texas travel tips for September

The Wurst is Yet to Come

Central Texas town's annual sausage (and beer) party returns for 2024

Fall Fest Time

Fall for these awesome autumn events in San Marcos

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REAL ESTATE

own a piece of history

Influential architect's stunning Houston home listed at $1.8 million

small town life

3 Houston-area suburbs rank among Texas' best for house renters

use the force, Washington

Washington Ho lists Bellaire's 'Luke Skywalker house' for $5.5 million

Explore Emberly

The shops, eateries + more surrounding Emberly near Sugar Land

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ARTS

see this art

Houston's new LED art tunnel and 8 more can't-miss shows for September

tune in

Interactive art installation Meow Wolf howls into Houston on Halloween

art lab recipients revealed

Discovery Green selects 2 rising Houston artists for mentorship program

Ramble On

Art Ramble returns to Houston's Sawyer Yards for big fall open house

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HOME + DESIGN

not just chairs

Houston museum's new exhibit showcases 150 years of modern design

Showroom Sale Preview

Sneak peek at the can't-miss design deals at annual showroom sale

building dreams

Behind the scenes at Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's Houston build

FASHION + BEAUTY

shop for props

Discover handmade treasures at Houston Grand Opera's garage sale

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exclusive sneak peek

Haute Houston jewelry designer's Grecian getaway inspires new collection

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WHERE TO SHOP

Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 stores for fall fashion finds

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