park news

Houston lands top-10 rank for best Texas park system in 2026

a walk to remember

Walking tours offer insights into historic Houston neighborhoods

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Food News Roundup

10 things to know in Houston food: Openings, closings, and chefs get spicy

Goodbye, Nadine's

Lively Houston neighborhood bar will shutter after only 1 year

a martini experience

Posh Houston seafood spot stirs up 2 over-the-top $100 caviar martinis

CITY LIFE

best places to live

7 Houston neighbors make U.S. News list of best places to live in 2026

honoring a legacy

IAH Terminal E dedicated to late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston bar owner speaks out after surprise arrest and more top stories

A Round of A-Paws

Houston SPCA needs your help to bring home Best Nonprofit title

ENTERTAINMENT

weekend event planner

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

common people

Hermann Park will 'kick it' with a free event series during the World Cup

Dress to Impress

Comicpalooza 2026 levels up with can't-miss celebrities, gaming, and fan experiences

TRAVEL

Love the Land

New PBS docuseries spotlights conservation efforts across Texas

Old Idea, New Materials

Historic Texas hotel reopens 1930 dining room as elegant steakhouse

The Hot List

Houston shines among 20 best summer vacation destinations for 2026

Paradise is Calling

Spend Memorial Day weekend at Margaritaville Lake Resort, close to home and big on fun

REAL ESTATE

The Boom Continues

Booming Houston-area ZIP among 5 fastest-growing new neighborhoods in U.S.

be well

3 hot wellness studios move swiftly into new Heights development

ARTS

Remembering the Flood

Texan wins Pulitzer Prize for heartbreaking story of Guadalupe flood

HOME + DESIGN

designed for all occasions

New restaurant's Astrodome-inspired design is 'unlike anything in Houston'

RETAIL WATCH

Bed Bath & Beyond returns to Houston via Container Store merger

FASHION + BEAUTY

DAZZLING DETAILS

Houston artist's Indian heritage inspires luxe new jewelry collection

WHERE TO SHOP IN MAY

Where to shop in Houston right now: 14 can't-miss boutiques and buys

GLOW GOALS

6 top Houston spas pampering moms with Mother’s Day specials