How Sweet

Sugar Land's first new apartment complex in 13 years breaks ground

holiday travel news

Houston's IAH flops in new ranking of least stressful U.S. airports

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

there's the rub

Restaurant known for 'new Houston cuisine' now open in Cypress

shocking bbq shutter

Texas Monthly-rated Katy barbecue joint surprises with imminent closure

NYT best dishes

Houston Mediterranean restaurant makes NY Times' best desserts list

Chef's Table

The Houston chef you need to know: Flora's Epi Rosas

CITY LIFE

income analysis

Texas families need to make this much money for one parent to stay home

sustainability news

Airbnb pledges over $1 million to improve Houston before World Cup

a new record

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo commits over $30 million to education

I Resolve

Your 2026 wellness journey starts with Memorial Hermann Resolution

ENTERTAINMENT

weekend event planner

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

ACL Fest News

3-day ACL music festival launches blind pre-sale for 2026 tickets

50 years of TRF

First Renaissance Festival since owner's death draws strong attendance

Lace Up and Let's Go

Ice skating + giveaways glide into Rice Village this holiday season

TRAVEL

  1. tree-mendously stylish

New, art-filled boutique hotel debuts in Houston with bold vintage flair

where to travel right now

Holiday ice skating + 10 more Texas travel ideas for December

Sleigh Your Stay

Deck the halls with Margaritaville Lake Resort's big Cyber Sale

REAL ESTATE

guess who

This affluent Houston enclave is the richest small town in Texas

rent report

2 Houston suburbs had the priciest rents in the metro in November

best in texas

2 Houston suburbs named top-10 best Texas cities to move to

Your Expert Guide

Uptown: Signature Houston energy with pockets of peaceful calm

ARTS

welcome to houston

Musical theater veteran joins prominent Houston company

And the Winner Is

Houston's Alley Theatre only Texas winner of prestigious new play award

HOME + DESIGN

interior design news

Elegant traditional style to lead home design in 2026, Houzz predicts

FASHION + BEAUTY

UNIFORM UTOPIA

Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

WHERE TO SHOP IN DECEMBER

Where to shop right now: 12 Houston stores selling seasonal standouts

POSH PICKS

Irish retailer Primark brings discount clothing to first Houston store