the time is now

Houston Tex-Mex staple now serving fajitas and margaritas at downtown hub

all sales final

Houston-based clothing chain Francesca's shuttering all stores nationwide

Concert News

Rapper A$AP Rocky brings 'Don't Be Dumb' summer tour to Houston

the cookies live on

Shuttered Houston restaurant's iconic cookies revived with new name

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

a cursed location?

Ramen joint that served super hot broth will shutter after only 18 months

bigger and better

Michelin-rated Houston barbecue joint fires up retro-inspired second location

What's Eric Eating Episodes 523 and 524

Acclaimed Austin duo dish on their wine-obsessed neighborhood restaurant

CITY LIFE

closing the gaps

Texas no longer leads U.S. for racial progress, new report says

Hot Headlines

Houston Tex-Mex restaurant reboots as steakhouse and more top stories

Honoring The Enforcer

Barbara Bush Foundation completes family upgrades at 40 Houston libraries

New Year, New You

Want to make a difference in the New Year? Foster with Houston SPCA.

ENTERTAINMENT

Concert News

Pitbull and Lil Jon return to Houston on summer 'I'm Back Tour'

TRAVEL

REVIVING THE ALAMO

Texas landmark the Alamo reclaims historic cannon from private ownership

top tier travel

George Bush Intercontinental lauded among 50 best airports worldwide

Let The Good Times Roll

All the reasons to celebrate Mardi Gras in Lafayette, Louisiana

REAL ESTATE

housing affordability news

This is how much Houston home prices have fallen since 2024

luxury real estate

Houston had 2nd-highest share of luxury home sales in Texas in 2025

on the move

Houston was a top-3 U.S. destination for movers in 2025, U-Haul says

Your Expert Guide

Pine Shadows: Peaceful charm meets prime Houston location

ARTS

Mags Move In

Shuttered Houston magazine stand finds new home at Austin coffee shop

building ballet's brand

Houston Ballet recruits ex-Netflix exec to serve as first-ever CMO

HOME + DESIGN

home design trends

These are Houzz's top kitchen remodel trends for 2026

carpet diem

Design expert shares 5 hot flooring trends: Carpet and color are back

FASHION + BEAUTY

Spring into Shopping

Spring edition of Houston Ballet's shopping fundraiser returns in April

CLOSET CLEANSE

6 Houston style pros dish on what fashion trends to keep, store, or donate

Where to Shop in January

Where to shop in Houston right now: 5 sales with can't-miss deals