meet the tastemakers

These 10 restaurants and pop-ups serve Houston's best sandwiches

Movie review

Messy Frankenstein movie The Bride! stitches camp and confusion

Western Night

Boots, brisket, and big hearts fuel CIS Houston fundraiser

Exploring Texas

Texas' new, 4,871-acre state park is now open to the public

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Buckle up

Chicken fried lobster takes top prize at RodeoHouston carnival food awards

J.J.'s hot takes

Texans legend J.J. Watt drops 'controversial' crawfish take on soccer podcast

CITY LIFE

This Week's Hot Headlines

Here's what it takes to be middle class in Houston and more top stories

Stretching the budget

A $100,000 salary in 2026 goes further in Houston than it did last year

Carrying hope forward: a daughter's steadfast journey with TIRR Memorial Hermann

ENTERTAINMENT

lizzo concert review

Lizzo makes Houston feel 'Good as Hell' at sold-out Rodeo concert

Movie Review

Heartfelt animal adventure Hoppers is another Pixar classic

weekend event planner

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

Texas Children’s Houston Open returns to Memorial Park with big names and family fun

TRAVEL

WILDFLOWER WATCH

The hunt for Texas bluebonnets could be tricky this spring, experts predict

where to travel right now

10 ideas for the ultimate spring break trip around Texas in March 2026

HAUTE PROPERTIES

Southern Living picks Texas Hill Country as location of 2026 Idea House

League City packs in family fun and outdoor adventure this spring

REAL ESTATE

HAUTE PROPERTIES

675-acre Hill Country ranch where George Strait rehearsed lists for $19.5M

greenside taking shape

4 wellness concepts are first tenants at new Memorial City development

Tax Hike

Texans have the 7th highest property taxes in the nation in 2026

ARTS

let's roll

Soccer star and Grammy-winning singer will lead Houston Art Car Parade

oh captain my captain

Houston artist celebrates World Cup 2026 with mural at Tex-Mex eatery

HOME + DESIGN

on the trail

Celebrate spring's arrival at these 2 Houston garden tours

gold pony club

Inside the creation of the rodeo cook-off’s most over-the-top tent

2,000 color options

Premium Brazilian design brand debuts first Texas showroom in Houston

FASHION + BEAUTY

WHERE TO SHOP IN MARCH

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

COWGIRL CORE

Western boutique Flea Style rides back to Houston with rodeo-ready looks

HOUSTON HYPE

Houston artist's stunning poster scores in new World Cup merch drop