THE AMERICAN DREAM

How long it takes to save for a home down payment in Houston

New year, fresh air

Gear up for a 'first day hike' at a Texas park on New Year’s Day 2026

Bad Times at the Cinema

Big budget busts and incoherent stories: The 10 worst movies of 2025

Where to drink now

CultureMap's 11 favorite new bars that shook up Houston in 2025

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Top restaurant stories of 2025

Major closures, celeb sightings, more top Houston restaurant news 2025

Where to Eat on New Year's Eve

25 Houston restaurants celebrating New Year's Eve with caviar, bubbles, and more

where there's smoke

Houston's only Michelin-recognized Tex-Mex restaurant now open in Bellaire

Chef's Table

The Houston chef you need to know: Flora's Epi Rosas

CITY LIFE

This Week's Hot Headlines

Austin restaurant chain bowls over River Oaks and more popular stories

hottest headlines of 2025

Houston's richest residents, best suburbs, and more top city news in 2025

This Week's Hot Headlines

French pastry chef picks Houston for U.S. debut and more top stories

New Year, New You

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ENTERTAINMENT

where to party on NYE

Close out 2025 with a bang at these Houston New Year's Eve parties

Movie Review

Meta-comedy remake Anaconda coils itself into an unfunny mess

An Immersive Memory

Holiday + New Year's Eve events sparkle with immersive photo activations

TRAVEL

Now hear this

New Texas museum shines spotlight on Tejano music history

schedule your pto

Far West Texas city recognized as a top travel destination for 2026

Out to Pasture

Restorative new hotel and restaurant now open at historic Texas 'pastures'

REAL ESTATE

hottest headlines of 2025

Here are the 10 hottest Houston real estate headlines of 2025

housing news

Houston ranks among top 10 U.S. cities for mobile home living

So hot right now

Houston nails down No. 8 spot among fastest-moving luxury home markets

Your Expert Guide

Pine Shadows: Peaceful charm meets prime Houston location

ARTS

Top arts stories of 2025

Blockbuster exhibits star in Houston's top 10 arts stories of 2025

Get inspired

Noted Houston street artist paints vibrant new mural at downtown venue

welcome to houston

Musical theater veteran joins prominent Houston company

HOME + DESIGN

top home + design articles of 2025

Hidden gems, affordable finds, more top Houston design news from 2025

respectful design

New Montrose studio brings bespoke European design to Houston

FASHION + BEAUTY

HOTTEST HEADLINES OF 2025

Celeb's Texas-sized ring dazzles in our top 10 fashion stories of 2025

LEGGINGS + LATTES

Athleisure giant Lululemon opens Houston flagship with in-store cafe

UNIFORM UTOPIA

Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

Gifts On Gifts

Houston's CityCentre wraps up gift-giving with perfect presents for all