Spa getaways

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

all that jazz

San Antonio jazz club claims historic Houston theater for new location

grounds for celebration

Top Houston coffee shop perks up Memorial with new location

Meteor News

How to see the Draconid meteor shower in Houston this week

striking a chord

Strings and style blend at Houston Symphony League celebration

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

RESTAURANTS + BARS

ready to debut

Innovative tapas restaurant Mi Luna ready for grand debut in Montrose

Where to drink right now

Raise a glass to this month-long drink fest that benefits the Astrodome

pay the piper

Growing Houston restaurant group opens new cantina in Spring Branch

Cheers to 30 Years

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

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CITY LIFE

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

Holiday News

Amazon seeks to hire 2,000 employees in Houston for holiday season

Howl At The Moon

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

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ENTERTAINMENT

spooky szn

Spooky new study ranks Texas near the top of Halloween-obsessed states

Movie Review

Sebastian Stan stuns in unconventional drama A Different Man

G.O.A.T. show

Olympic gymnast previews Simone Biles’ Gold Over America Tour coming to Houston

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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

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

30 years or less

Mortgages are easier to pay off in Houston than any other metro area

Explore Emberly

The shops, eateries + more surrounding Emberly near Sugar Land

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ARTS

Revving up

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

see these performances

Houston's 13 best theater productions for October include spooky tales

challenge your bias

Holocaust Museum Houston examines bias in Smithsonian-backed exhibit

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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