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Golden Anniversary

Encore-worthy evening raises $1.5M for Rice’s Shepherd School of Music

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

service switcheroo

Street food-inspired Houston restaurant swaps counter service for servers

Bari on the move

River Oaks Italian spot claims shuttered Woodlands steakhouse for new location

lazy days

Houston restaurant veteran fires up pizzas and steaks in Garden Oaks

A Big Vibe, A Bigger Heart

Meet the Houston hospitality group that’s all about its people

CITY LIFE

thankful for h-town

Houston is one of the best Thanksgiving destinations in 2025

still better than dallas

Houston falls out of top 50 'World's Best Cities' rankings for 2026

retirement news

5 Houston suburbs deemed best places to retire in 2026 by U.S. News

Report Animal Cruelty

6 dogs rescued after shooting at southwest Houston apartment complex

ENTERTAINMENT

light it up

13 immersive displays lighting up Houston this holiday season

weekend event planner

Here are the 14 best things to do in Houston this weekend

Concert News

Meghan Trainor toys with fans on 2026 tour with stop in Houston

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TRAVEL

TEXAS TRAVELS

Historic Texas landmark reopens after $54 million restoration

Best of the Book Fest

10 can't-miss literary events at the 2026 Texas Book Festival

It's The Holiday Season

Celebrate coastal Christmas magic with League City’s dazzling holiday lineup

REAL ESTATE

living history

Houston-area ranch tied to Stephen F. Austin hits the market at $14.8M

Connecting to Rice Village

Rice University reveals game-changing new development and stadium renovations

HAUTE PROPERTIES

Hill Country property rumored to have buried treasure hits market for $9.9M

ARTS

sit and relax

Rothko Chapel dedicates a peaceful new garden for quiet contemplation

your attention please

Houston Grand Opera names Rice alum James Gaffigan its next music director

HOME + DESIGN

Good Brick Tour 2025

Historic home tour celebrates preservation and sustainability in Houston

Swedish meatballs are coming

Affordable furniture giant IKEA picks Webster for second Houston store

inside look

8 stunning Houston homes showcase creativity and craftsmanship on AIA tour

FASHION + BEAUTY

SHOPPING BONANZA

What to know about the return of Houston's Nutcracker Market for 2025

BIJOU BAGS

Houston designers' diamond-adorned handbags turn heads in Hollywood

WHERE TO SHOP IN NOVEMBER

Where to shop right now: 14 Houston shops stocking festive finds