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Houston unpacks No. 7 rank in U.S. for recent moves, says new report

6 Things to Know

6 things to know in Houston food right now: Openings, closings, and a sizzling Pappasito's deal

october's best concerts

Foo Fighters, Depeche Mode, Jonas Brothers, and John Mayer headline October's coolest concerts in Houston

WHERE TO SHOP NOW

Where to shop in Houston right now: 14 must-hit spots for October

Gabi De la Rosa

kabob's galore

Posh Persian palace set to open on Post Oak with kabobs galore

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J.J. Watt, wife Kealia, and his family and friends ring it in at Ben Berg's swanky supper club

Charming Houston community named No. 12 most family-friendly U.S. city

Astrodome transforms into 'entertainment village' in new redevelopment plan

RESTAURANTS + BARS

run wild

Familiar farmers market face goes wild with new dinner series at mystery Montrose venue

86 the Beyond Patties

Hopdoddy nixes plant-based substitutes with move towards regenerative meats

Dianelys Fuentes

Saint Arnold's new chef

Houston’s oldest craft brewery taps new chef for its buzzy beer garden and restaurant

Dig In, Y'all

Breakfast, big shrimp, and benefitting a great cause at BB's Tex-Orleans

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CITY LIFE

dome's day scenario

Ken Hoffman's bold prediction on the latest plan to transform The Astrodome

this week's hot headlines

Charming Houston town's top rank in nation for families leads week's hottest headlines

leaving it better

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivers his 'best' in rousing, final State of the City address

Steven Devadanam

Your Event Destination

Modern street art meets elevated cuisine for events at Houston's Warehouse 72

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ENTERTAINMENT

big-screen bey

Beyoncé brings dazzling Renaissance Tour to big screens with new concert film

Steven Devadanam

in bloom

Rock icon Bono's daughter makes her own sweet music in Flora and Son

battling bots

Fantastic visuals and original story make The Creator a must-see sci-fi film

Celebrar!

The Plaza at Avenida Houston comes alive with Latin and Mexican regional music this month

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TRAVEL

where to travel right now

Spectacular SPI sandcastles, F1, ACL, and more Texas travel tidbits in October

Winery news

Prominent Hill Country winery cracks open new tasting room in Fredericksburg

attention, passengers

JSX fuels up for new flights from Houston to West Texas oil-and-gas country

Stephanie Allmon Merry

Faces and Places

3 Lubbock luminaries on what ignites the Hub City

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REAL ESTATE

views for miles

Extraordinary self-sustaining Hill Country ranch hits the market for $8.75 million

chateau willowick

Inside the $29M River Oaks French chateau masterpiece mansion listed by prominent Houston philanthropist

Steven Devadanam

global demand

Texas booms as 3rd hottest state for international homebuyers, new report shows

Going Up

Only 4 ultra-luxe penthouses remain atop Houston's first Thompson Hotel

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ARTS

Write on

Global stars and best sellers headline 3-day Houston cultural 'bonanza' of literature and film

Next Stage

Beloved Houston theater casts nationally respected leader to head next stage of growth

best September art

10 vivid and eye-catching September exhibitions no Houston art fan should miss

Come On In

Inaugural event invites Houstonians to ramble through art-filled wonderland

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HOME + DESIGN

This Barbie Sells Merch

Pink-powered Barbie merch truck cruises into Houston on 'Dreamhouse Living Tour'

Branching out

Luxe linen, bedding, and home brand weaving style and sustainability opens first Texas store in Houston

(don't) Curb Your Enthusiasm

Here's how much Houston homeowners will spend to boost curb appeal this year

FASHION + BEAUTY

Wear for a cure

Kendra Scott and Houston influencer craft milestone breast cancer awareness collab

SIMPLY (EAR)RESISTIBLE

Score free Shake Shack for one day only at juicy collab with charming Rice Village jeweler

Gabi De la Rosa

ADD TO CART

Houston beauty expert ranks top 5 celebrity makeup lines for A-list looks

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