SOUTHERN EXPOSURE

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

HIGH STEAKS COMPETITION

2 Houston-born steakhouses named among top fine dining restaurants in U.S.

art on a budget

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

homebuyer power play

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

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

ADD TO CART

H-E-B names 3 innovative Houston food companies among 'Texas Best'

a very fine house

Mexican restaurant with private tequila lockers sets Cypress opening

First look at all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse's new Katy outpost

CITY LIFE

This Week's Hot Headlines

2 favorite Houston Mexican restaurants return and more popular stories

calling all shutterbugs

Luxury camera brand Leica picks Houston for first Texas store

income analysis

This is the salary needed for a single-income family in Texas in 2026

Winter Wonderland

Plan your magical holiday party at Margaritaville Lake Resort near Houston

ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review

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

Concert News

Indie greats Death Cab for Cutie announce tour stopping in Houston

Fort Bend Fun

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

TRAVEL

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

Texas getaways

6 best Hill Country and San Antonio hotels for a weekend getaway

LA Getaway

Lafayette is calling with a fall lineup full of festivals

REAL ESTATE

inner loop sanctuary

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

income news

This affluent Houston neighbor is America's 2nd wealthiest suburb

ARTS

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

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

SEASONAL SCORES

Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 stylish stops for September