This Week's Hot Headlines

New Mexican restaurant sizzles into Houston's 5 most popular stories

that sucks

Parking problems shutter Houston restaurant after less than a year

oaks for everyone

Houston nonprofit plants its 1,000,000th tree in downtown park

instead of dinner

7 off-beat Valentine’s Day date ideas for couples in Houston

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

a major award

Houston sushi spot's Dubai outpost named to prestigious 50 best list

best january bites

CultureMap editor's 11 favorite Houston restaurant dishes of January 2026

adios, blanco

Arizona Mexican restaurant is the latest to shutter at the Galleria

CITY LIFE

catch the bouquet

Houston woos spot on top-10 list of best places to get married in 2026

This Week's Hot Headlines

Classic Houston steakhouse ranks No. 2 in America and more top stories

giddy up

Welcome the Year of the Horse at these 10 Houston Lunar New Year events

Music to Parents' Ears

Local teen’s musical journey began with lifesaving care at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital

ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review

Pop star Charli XCX seizes 'The Moment' in new mockumentary

for the win

Cheer on these Texans competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics

weekend event planner

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

TRAVEL

On the road

Vonlane ramps up luxury bus service from Houston to key Texas city

HAUTE PROPERTIES

Texas beach town's new development features a kid-friendly water park

Where to travel right now

11 deals for a romantic retreat around Texas this February

Let The Good Times Roll

All the reasons to celebrate Mardi Gras in Lafayette, Louisiana

REAL ESTATE

housing affordability news

This is how much Houston home prices have fallen since 2024

luxury real estate

Houston had 2nd-highest share of luxury home sales in Texas in 2025

ARTS

raise the curtain

Harry Potter and Wicked star in Broadway at the Hobby Center's new season

art for a song

Affordable Art Fair heads to Houston this fall with works starting at $100

HOME + DESIGN

H+G Show Preview

Houston Home + Garden Show returns with celeb guests and inspiration galore

And the winners are...

Preservation Houston names 16 winners of 2026 Good Brick Awards

making design approachable

Houston designer shares 5 expert tips for mixing classic and contemporary

FASHION + BEAUTY

WHERE TO SHOP IN FEBRUARY

​Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 spots with fabulous February finds

SUDDEN SHUTTERS

Saks Off 5th to close 3 Houston stores with blowout final sale

VAULT VIBES

Houston fashion star Chloe Dao marks 25 years with epic clean-out sale