Strike a Pose

Performance nonprofit's party sparks a who’s who of Houston dance

best states for women

Report claims Texas ranks among worst states for women in 2026

oh captain my captain

Houston artist celebrates World Cup 2026 with mural at Tex-Mex eatery

where to travel right now

10 ideas for the ultimate spring break trip around Texas in March 2026

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Meet the Tastemakers

Houston's 10 best neighborhood restaurants offer comfort and convenience

wineapalooza, maybe

Houston wine bar pioneer now pouring and teaching at Heights cafe

TxMo Best New Restaurants

4 Houston spots make Texas Monthly's best new restaurants of 2026 list

CITY LIFE

income news

This is the income it takes to be middle class in Houston in 2026

flight cancelled

Historic Houston air terminal museum closes due to budget shortfall

This Week's Hot Headlines

James Beard winner opens new Heights restaurant and more top stories

Fur-Ever Valentines

Nearly 100 pets find forever love at Houston SPCA Valentine's event

ENTERTAINMENT

Riley Green review

Country singer Riley Green kicks off RodeoHouston with Toby Keith tribute

In the spotlight

Houston reels in new rank among 10 best cities for filmmakers in 2026

TRAVEL

HAUTE PROPERTIES

Southern Living picks Texas Hill Country as location of 2026 Idea House

Fashion on display

Rare Halston fashion exhibition now on display in West Texas city

5-star Stay

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

Lone Star Exploration

Discover a weekend getaway made for you in El Paso

REAL ESTATE

HAUTE PROPERTIES

675-acre Hill Country ranch where George Strait rehearsed lists for $19.5M

greenside taking shape

4 wellness concepts are first tenants at new Memorial City development

Tax Hike

Texans have the 7th highest property taxes in the nation in 2026

ARTS

Wine Guy Wednesday

Chris Shepherd breaks bread with chefs and musicians at new conversation series

HOME + DESIGN

gold pony club

Inside the creation of the rodeo cook-off’s most over-the-top tent

2,000 color options

Premium Brazilian design brand debuts first Texas showroom in Houston

a hidden gem

Meet the Houston designer crafting a cult-favorite Mahjong table

FASHION + BEAUTY

WHERE TO SHOP IN MARCH

Where to shop in Houston right now: 13 spots to get Rodeo ready

COWGIRL CORE

Western boutique Flea Style rides back to Houston with rodeo-ready looks

HOUSTON HYPE

Houston artist's stunning poster scores in new World Cup merch drop