this week's hot headlines

Texas universities' worldwide ranking leads this week's top stories

dancing days

Massive new country western dancehall now open in Southwest Houston

COMING ATTRACTIONS

San Antonio coffee shop brews up plans for third Houston café

dive in

Houston designer dishes on Tulum-inspired look of chic Montrose cocktail lounge

Party Watch

VIP guests preview Houston’s pop-up World Cup playground

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

in like the rose

Elevated Mexican American cocktail bar blooms in historic downtown space

pizza party

LA-based group serves up sleek Italian eatery and bar to Uptown project

8 miles high

Houston chef's menu takes off on United's premium business class offering

CITY LIFE

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston comfort food favorite closes flagship and more popular stories

Compassionate Use Program Participants

What you need to know about medical cannabis vaporization, now available in Texas

ENTERTAINMENT

weekend event planner

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

Celebrate Every Goooooal

How NXT LVL EVENT is elevating Houston’s World Cup celebrations

TRAVEL

where to travel right now

Hill Country wineries beckon + 9 more Texas travel ideas for June

New Parks

54,000-acre Hill Country ranch to become Texas' 2nd largest state park

On the Road

Small-town charm permeates lakeside Rockwall, just 30 minutes east of Dallas

REAL ESTATE

rent report

Here's how much Houston rent prices have dropped since last year

housing boom

Houston booms as No. 2 market for new home construction in the U.S.

ARTS

doubling down

Shepherd School builds on 50 years with a 2026-27 season of discovery

HOME + DESIGN

Compound Returns

Houston building's restoration balances modern touches with historic details

Welcome Home

Nostalgia inducing entertainment rooms top summer's home design trends

FASHION + BEAUTY

STYLISH SUMMER

Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 hot drops for a summer refresh

DAZZLING DETAILS

Houston artist's Indian heritage inspires luxe new jewelry collection

be well

3 hot wellness studios move swiftly into new Heights development