Market Upset

Houston shocks as one of 10 worst big cities for first-time homebuyers

Opa!

Dallas-based restaurant group brings Greek cuisine to familiar Uptown space

Shop Smarter

H-E-B's affordable Joe V's expands with 2 new Houston-area stores

Brianna McClane

family values

Houston ranks as 7th most affordable U.S. metro for raising a child

steak boards are back

Chef Austin Simmons dishes on his newly-opened Woodlands restaurant

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Sophisticated Houston Italian eatery quietly closes after 3 years

Beard-winning Houston chef shares first details of new Montrose restaurant

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Merit Coffee Debuts

San Antonio coffee shop's first Houston cafe now open in West U.

bring on barnaby's

Favorite Houston comfort food spot picks Garden Oaks for 10th location

A cut above

How vintage finds shaped the look of Houston’s nostalgic new steakhouse

CITY LIFE

to the batcave

Houston park takes flight with bat viewings, chats, and movie night

hot headlines

Expert guide to Houston's best thrift stores and more popular stories

CultureMap Staff

pet protection

What Texas pet owners need to know about the dangerous New World screwworm

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Freedom on the Fourth

Houston SPCA releases rehabilitated bald eagle after traumatic head injury

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ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review

An all-star cast delivers clever laughs in new comedy The Invite

on the move

Riotous Houston comedy club departs Montrose for spacious new home

Movie Review

Evil Dead Burn maintains this year's streak of top-notch horror movies

Avoid FOMO, Plan Now

Book your holiday party now, before the best dates disappear

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TRAVEL

lets go camping

Texas llama ranch roams onto America's 50 favorite camping spots

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS

Hill Country wineries crush summer with grape stomping events

End of the Road

Texas park Enchanted Rock opens expanded backcountry to hardcore hikers

On the Road

How to get the most out of small-but-spectacular Shenandoah

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REAL ESTATE

they're off

Private garages and members-only clubhouse rev up Houston condo project

John Egan, InnovationMap

renter livability report

New study ranks Houston as one of the worst places for renters in U.S.

housing news

This is how much longer Texans must save for a home than in 2016

Elegant Exclusivity

The Langley brings ultra-luxe high-rise living to Houston

ARTS

best july art

MFAH celebrates America 250 and 7 more must-see art openings for July

Best July Theater

Miller Outdoor Theatre reopens and 7 more performance debuts for July

MFAH will host two impressive American art exhibits this fall

HOME + DESIGN

New at the Marlene

Boutique Houston hotel steps up with 4 new suites, antiques shop, and more

Choregraphing Color

Houston's Benjamin Johnston dishes on the 'House of No,' his new book, and more

swedish meatballs and more

Swedish furniture giant IKEA sets opening date for new Houston store

FASHION + BEAUTY

TEXAS THREADS

Shiner and Texas Standard brew up a limited-edition new collab for men

Gabi De la Rosa

THRIFT THRILLS

8 of Houston's best thrift stores for vintage finds and designer deals

Gabi De la Rosa

SEASONAL SIZZLE

Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 can't-miss spots for summer 2026

Gabi De la Rosa