This Week's Hot Headlines

Tesla plans $10 billion factory for Houston area and more top stories

dine by the vines

Exclusive Texas Hill Country winery restaurant named best in the world

Have Fun for Less

State Fair of Texas lowers ticket prices and adds discounts for 2026

holiday weekend

2 enticing Texas towns named top travel destinations for Labor Day 2026

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

drew be goode

New pitmaster brings top 50 cred to historic Houston barbecue joint

bowled over

Houston Chopped champ's casual Indian restaurants will shutter in Midtown

eight covered courts

Houston nightlife veterans serve up a new pickleball bar in Spring Branch

Underground Hot Spot

Discover downtown Houston's hidden lunch spot that's hiding in plain sight

CITY LIFE

THE FUTURE IS HERE

Amazon primes Houston suburbs for expanded drone delivery service

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston Michelin-recognized restaurant has closed and more top stories

Find Your Purrrfect Match

Stretch, smile, and save a life during two upcoming Houston SPCA events

ENTERTAINMENT

One More for the Road

ZZ Top honors late drummer Frank Beard with Austin tribute concert

weekend event planner

These are the top 15 things to do in Houston this weekend

Theater Takes Center Stage

Houston Theater Week is your cue to say yes to a great night out

TRAVEL

You're Grounded

Southwest and American airlines ban humanoid robots as passengers

TX to TN

FlixBus revives affordable route from Houston to Memphis via New Orleans

Fair Foods for the Win

State Fair of Texas unveils 15 bold finalists for 2026 Big Tex Awards

On The Road

Explore Laredo for a vibrant cultural experience unlike anywhere else

REAL ESTATE

red-hot housing

Houston boasts No. 20 hottest real estate market among big U.S. cities

homebuying news

New study ranks Texas a top-20 housing market for buyers under 35

ARTS

Best August Art

9 must-see art openings at Houston museums and galleries for August

coming attractions

Houston museum devotes 2027 exhibit to Black magazine photographers

HOME + DESIGN

right on track

First look at members-only work club’s vintage-filled new East End outpost

made with care

Houston company builds custom furniture for hotels and restaurants

FASHION + BEAUTY

LEATHER & LUXE

Heritage leather brand opens appointment-only boutique in River Oaks

SERENE STAYCATION

Slow down and recharge with wellness specials at these 7 Houston hotels

CHIC PICKS

Where to shop in Houston right now: 14 fresh finds for August 2026