SUDDEN SHUTTERS

Cracker Barrel shutters Houston suburb's biscuit sandwich spot

room for improvement

Houston has work to do on ranking of America's fittest cities for 2026

island life

Family-owned Houston grill claims prime River Oaks space for 6th location

Concert News

State Fair of Texas unveils full lineup of free music acts for 2026

all aboard

Houston restaurant serving Roman pizza and creative pasta sets opening date

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

a very fine house

Houston bakery known for pumpkin spice conchas to open new location

welcome back

Shuttered Houston brewery will resume production via new partnership

What's Eric Eating Episodes 569 and 570

Meet the man behind Houston's affordable new Chinese restaurant

CITY LIFE

Hot Headlines

Houston star chef reveals new restaurant details and more top stories

money woes

Texas dips on ranking of America's most financially distressed states

ask the cm three

Introducing CultureMap Houston's new advice column for navigating life

Freedom on the Fourth

Houston SPCA releases rehabilitated bald eagle after traumatic head injury

ENTERTAINMENT

welcome home, wes

Wes Anderson's Houston homecoming supports historic theater restoration

Avoid FOMO, Plan Now

Book your holiday party now, before the best dates disappear

TRAVEL

Amusement Park Fun

Six Flags Over Texas launches new roller coaster with a 285-foot drop

worth every mile

Texas Hill Country route beckons as most scenic road trip in the U.S.

lets go camping

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

On the Road

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

REAL ESTATE

millennial magnet

Houston stars among 30 hottest U.S. metros for millennial homebuyers

Market Upset

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

Elegant Exclusivity

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

ARTS

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

Vibrant & Vintage

Houston vintage influencer shares top 3 estate sale shopping tips

A cut above

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

New at the Marlene

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

FASHION + BEAUTY

A Clear Choice

Texas handbag brand Consuela debuts clear collection for stadium use

TEXAS THREADS

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

THRIFT THRILLS

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