Crushing in the Heights

8 Houston singles explain why they're looking for love at hot Heights bar

Animal health

Continued screwworm threat slows down pet adoptions in Texas

Pizaro's on the move

Family-owned Houston pizzeria rises with 2 new locations

working hard

Texas clocks in as 7th hardest working state in America for 2026

your friends and neighbors

Pioneering Houston cohousing development opens with 10 homes available

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Food trends

Halal BBQ is booming in Texas, with Houston making a major contribution

arrivederci

Houston restaurateur's posh Italian spot closes after 4 years in Cypress

news you can eat

Tilman Fertitta's seafood restaurant sets sail with new Sugar Land store

Underground Hot Spot

Discover downtown Houston's hidden lunch spot that's hiding in plain sight

CITY LIFE

lost and found

Find only women authors on the shelves at this new Katy bookstore

This Week's Hot Headlines

Tesla plans $10 billion factory for Houston area and more top stories

Find Your Purrrfect Match

Stretch, smile, and save a life during two upcoming Houston SPCA events

ENTERTAINMENT

Texas will always love you

Superstar Dolly Parton dies at 80 — her legacy includes many Texas ties

Movie Review

Fun visuals can't save The Magic Faraway Tree's meager plot

One More for the Road

ZZ Top honors late drummer Frank Beard with Austin tribute concert

Come Hungry

Houston’s biggest food and wine weekend returns to Autry Park

TRAVEL

see historic natchez

New direct flight connects Houston with Southern tourist favorite

State Fair Fare

State Fair of Texas reveals 4 winners of 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards

Have Fun for Less

State Fair of Texas lowers ticket prices and adds discounts for 2026

On The Road

Explore Laredo for a vibrant cultural experience unlike anywhere else

REAL ESTATE

red-hot housing

Houston boasts No. 20 hottest real estate market among big U.S. cities

homebuying news

New study ranks Texas a top-20 housing market for buyers under 35

ARTS

Best August Art

9 must-see art openings at Houston museums and galleries for August

coming attractions

Houston museum devotes 2027 exhibit to Black magazine photographers

HOME + DESIGN

right on track

First look at members-only work club’s vintage-filled new East End outpost

made with care

Houston company builds custom furniture for hotels and restaurants

FASHION + BEAUTY

LEATHER & LUXE

Heritage leather brand opens appointment-only boutique in River Oaks

SERENE STAYCATION

Slow down and recharge with wellness specials at these 7 Houston hotels

CHIC PICKS

Where to shop in Houston right now: 14 fresh finds for August 2026