This Week's Hot Headlines

Promising Houston restaurant's surprise shutter leads our top stories

love on a budget

Texas makes top 10 for most affordable date nights in the U.S.

free soft serve for all

Johnny Carrabba now serving Southern comfort food at new Bellaire locale

a hidden gem

Meet the Houston designer crafting a cult-favorite Mahjong table

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

it takes a village

Iconic Houston Tex-Mex restaurant will reopen in new Third Ward project

BBQ and lion dancers

Heights restaurant celebrates Lunar New Year with epic barbecue collab

Toast of the Town

Celebrate Houston's culinary stars at 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker  Awards

CITY LIFE

life after 65

Houston suburb Pasadena ranks as 3rd best place to retire in Texas

good news for singles

Texas romances as 3rd best state for singles in 2026 report

want to ride my bicycle

Houston's citywide bike ride goes west with 3 routes for 2026

Music to Parents' Ears

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review

Margot Robbie ignites provocative new take on Wuthering Heights

weekend event planner

Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this Valentine's Day weekend

TRAVEL

5-star Stay

Tilman Fertitta's Houston hotel tops U.S. News & Forbes lists for 2026

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

REAL ESTATE

Celebrity digs

Post Malone’s childhood home in Texas hits market for $549,000

housing affordability news

This is how much Houston home prices have fallen since 2024

ARTS

Best February Art

10 art museum and gallery exhibits to see in Houston this month

Toi Toi Toi

Emerging opera stars take center stage at HGO’s vocal showdown

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

BOOTS TO THE GROUND

Luxe Houston boot brand sets up court in Hill Country castle

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