Royal Flip

Chip and Joanna Gaines finally sell $2.7M Fixer Upper castle in Waco

Impeccable Timing

Houston Symphony celebrates America's 250th at 2026 opening night gala

Southern Smoke 2026

Chris Shepherd previews Houston's celebrity-studded food and wine festival

who needs a raise?

This is the income it takes to be in the top 1 percent in Texas in 2026

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

5 questions with Bun B

Bun B dishes on new Trill Burgers, future plans, Trill Tenders, and more

seven nation army

Chinatown's AYCE sushi spot rolls into Midtown with late night DJs

Ciao, Bari

Flashy River Oaks Italian restaurant sets opening date in The Woodlands

CITY LIFE

beyond the stacks

Texas public libraries generate billions in economic impact, report finds

in-person experience

Meta's first Texas store brings virtual reality to the Galleria

This Week's Hot Headlines

2 favorite Houston Mexican restaurants return and more popular stories

Pets, music, and sparkles

Houston SPCA is going Dolly all day with a ‘9 to 5’ celebration

ENTERTAINMENT

weekend event planner

Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend

Movie Review

Shaun the Sheep welcomes spooky season with PG-scary new movie

Fort Bend Fun

90 years strong: Fort Bend County Fair celebrates a milestone year

TRAVEL

SOUTHERN EXPOSURE

Southern Living showcases design trends at Hill Country 'Idea House'

a major award

Art-filled boutique hotel in the Heights earns coveted Michelin Key

SHUCK AND AWE

Texas farm's massive corn maze honors the late Dolly Parton

LA Getaway

Lafayette is calling with a fall lineup full of festivals

REAL ESTATE

with flying colors

Houston ranks No. 4 nationwide on new affordability and housing report

homebuyer power play

Houston declared one of the top 3 buyer's markets in U.S. right now

inner loop sanctuary

Stunning 2-house Heights compound hits market for $3.6 million

ARTS

art on a budget

Affordable Art Fair will sell work from 350 artists starting at $100

Bravo!

Houston Theater Week's BOGO deals raise $2 million for the arts

HOME + DESIGN

thoughtfully restored

Houston designer transforms historic Heights home into new events venue

artist to entrepreneur

Houston artist rolls out new Hawaii-inspired wallpaper collection

home design trends

Layering natural materials tops fall 2026 home design trends

FASHION + BEAUTY

smell ya later

5 Houston boutiques for sourcing niche perfumes for scent lovers

FALL FÊTE

Texas luxury boutique collabs with Houston designer for new fashion brand

COWBOY COUTURE

5 Texas boot brands stepping up with stylish new looks for fall 2026