best year yet

Lively crowd celebrates Houston's culinary stars at 2026 Tastemaker Awards

always be prepared

Texas tax-free weekend lets shoppers stock up on emergency supplies

an architect's dream

This stunning steel house is the No. 1 most 'wishlisted' Airbnb in Texas

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

And the winners are...

Houston's best chef, restaurant, and more revealed at 2026 Tastemaker Awards

hola, Katy

Austin-based taco chain celebrates Katy debut with free breakfast tacos

keep rolling

Hot Houston hand roll spot is first restaurant at new EaDo development

Solutions in a Snap

What's for dinner? Snap Kitchen responds to Houstonians' most persistent question.

CITY LIFE

Shopping News

14 Walmart stores across Greater Houston to get complete makeovers

stadium switcheroo

Houston's NRG Stadium returns to reliable original name

good for the soul

Houston blooms as No. 3 best city for urban gardening in the U.S.

Good Things Come in Threes

How one Houston mom faced a high-risk pregnancy with triplets and came home with three healthy babies

ENTERTAINMENT

Concert News

Teddy Swims dives into Houston with stop on 2026 'The Ugly Tour'

weekend event planner

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

Spring Into Fun

Spring is hopping at City Place with a full season of fun

TRAVEL

family vacay with the dinos

Dino-sized Texas state park declared No. 5 best for families in 2026

the future of boarding

American Airlines to launch new boarding process at Texas airport

Get your kicks

Texas is just the start of the ultimate Route 66 road trip

Gear up for Gulf Coast fair fun at the 2026 Galveston County Fair & Rodeo

REAL ESTATE

Home on the Range

Houston firm creates an eco-friendly escape on historic Texas tract

Going Down

This Houston suburb saw top-20 biggest drop in housing prices in U.S.

ARTS

untitled art 2026

Prestigious contemporary art fair returns to Houston for 2026

HOME + DESIGN

Peeling Paint

Painted Tree Boutiques closes all stores, including 6 in greater Houston

putting on the ritz

Award-winning designer dishes on Houston's new Ritz-Carlton high-rise

all the way

Historic Houston hotel glows after top to bottom renovations

FASHION + BEAUTY

Stepping up

Texas bootmaker strikes a glossy note with the debut of new patent line

SPRING FLING

Houston Ballet's Spring Nutcracker Market returns with 150 vendors

WHERE TO SHOP IN APRIL

Where to shop in Houston right now: 13 spots to get ready for spring