let's dance

New Houston nightclub shakes up downtown with salsa dancing and yoga classes

home design trends

These are Houzz's top kitchen remodel trends for 2026

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Dine Out and Do Good

6 Rice Village restaurants team up to support Houston hospitality nonprofit

Cuban fusion

Houston sandwich pop-up presses forward with a brick-and-mortar home

sustainability minded

Houston kicks off green hospitality program ahead of World Cup matches

CITY LIFE

Hot Headlines

Houston Tex-Mex restaurant reboots as steakhouse and more top stories

Honoring The Enforcer

Barbara Bush Foundation completes family upgrades at 40 Houston libraries

New Year, New You

Want to make a difference in the New Year? Foster with Houston SPCA.

ENTERTAINMENT

TRAVEL

top tier travel

George Bush Intercontinental lauded among 50 best airports worldwide

where to travel right now

Free Austin music festival + 6 more Texas travel ideas in January

New year, fresh air

Gear up for a 'first day hike' at a Texas park on New Year’s Day 2026

Let The Good Times Roll

All the reasons to celebrate Mardi Gras in Lafayette, Louisiana

REAL ESTATE

luxury real estate

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

on the move

Houston was a top-3 U.S. destination for movers in 2025, U-Haul says

Under construction

Houston booms as No. 2 metro for new homes being built in U.S.

Your Expert Guide

Pine Shadows: Peaceful charm meets prime Houston location

ARTS

HOME + DESIGN

carpet diem

Design expert shares 5 hot flooring trends: Carpet and color are back

Crafted in Colombia

Restored Montrose home-turned-store showcases artisan furniture and gifts

top home + design articles of 2025

Hidden gems, affordable finds, more top Houston design news from 2025

FASHION + BEAUTY

CLOSET CLEANSE

6 Houston style pros dish on what fashion trends to keep, store, or donate

Where to Shop in January

Where to shop in Houston right now: 5 sales with can't-miss deals

INTENTIONAL INDULGENCE

Focus on wellness with these 6 indulgent Houston spa experiences