Lone Star News

Booming Texas ranks among 10 best states for jobs in 2026 report

weekend event planner

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

pizza party

Edgy pizza chain sets opening date for first Houston-area store

Disco Divas

Supercars and spooky chic collide at Houston club's Halloween bash

restaurants refreshed

Luxurious downtown hotel unveils new all-day eatery and poolside lounge

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

get a whiff

Houston's new Neapolitan pizzeria wafts into familiar Uptown space

rumor no more

Houston's Michelin-recognized African restaurant confirms Memorial plans

blooming orchard

East End move powers growth for popular Houston cider maker

Make meals simple

How to eat well all week without spending Sunday meal-prepping

CITY LIFE

Winter Wonderland

Houston shines as top-10 hottest winter travel destination of 2026

houston holiday traditions

Houston star Lizzo to lead Thanksgiving parade, En Vogue for tree lighting

Houston SPCA and Hill’s Pet Nutrition team up to help pets find loving homes

ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review

The Only Living Pickpocket in New York lifts big rewards from small stakes

dia de los muertos 2026

Houstonians can honor the dead at these 15 Dia de los Muertos events

TRAVEL

sip and ship

Southwest’s checked-wine program lands at Houston's Hobby Airport

where to travel right now

A cowgirl museum reopening tops fall Texas getaway ideas in November

the bee's knees

Hidden cottages offer a sweet retreat for Round Top antiquers

Book your stay and get away

Hotel Trinity brings luxury, live music, and coastal dining to downtown Austin

REAL ESTATE

Made-for-TV listing

Chip and Joanna Gaines list fixed-up Waco mansion for $7.4M

post-millennial tension

Opulent Sugar Land mansion with 2-story theater listed for $5.5 million

out of reach

This is how long it takes to save for a starter home in Houston right now

ARTS

3 stage future

Hobby Center raises the curtain on $45 million renovation project

Small-Town Gossip

Houston Grand Opera trades Appalachian heartbreak for black-tie revelry

HOME + DESIGN

Hall-elujah, y’all

Round Top antiques destination opens new hall, eyes year-round future

Get a room

Inside the former brothel that's now downtown Houston's hottest new bar

home design trends

Self-care is key among hottest bathroom renovation trends right now

FASHION + BEAUTY

BOUTIQUE BLISS

Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 must-visit stops for November

HEAT RETREAT

Houston’s newest sauna house offers a taste of European wellness

TREASURE TROVE

A stylish shopper's guide to 16 of Round Top's best fashion finds