Southern Smoke recap

Houston hospitality nonprofit's celebrity chef festival raises $2 million

TREASURE TROVE

A stylish shopper's guide to 16 of Round Top's best fashion finds

the next 60 years

Houston's Jones Hall completes 5-year, $67.5 million renovation

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

What's Eric Eating Episode 590

Aaron Bludorn dishes on his new neighborhood tavern in The Woodlands

A CultureMap Exclusive

Sneak peek at members-only wine club and restaurant opening soon in Upper Kirby

Lex-Mex at its finest

TRIBUTE serves up the flavors of fall with a Tex-Lex twist

CITY LIFE

This Week's Hot Headlines

Houston-area Starbucks closes amid 250 nationwide and more top stories

Camp Mystic News

Camp Mystic proposes selling property as part of bankruptcy plan

This Week's Hot Headlines

2 Houston-born restaurants named best in U.S. and more popular stories

Angel's Journey

Rebuilding a life and finding a calling: An inspirational journey through spinal cord rehab

ENTERTAINMENT

Concert News

Texas country artist Dylan Gossett rambles into Houston on 2027 tour

Movie Review

Anne Hathaway's busy 2026 continues with meta-thriller Verity

Trick or treat yourself

From pumpkins to lanterns, fall shines at City Place

TRAVEL

News for campers

Lake Palestine in East Texas will be home to new 650-acre state park

where to travel right now

A new Hill Country winery opening tops Texas travel ideas for October

WINE NEWS

Fredericksburg winery uncorks new ranch-inspired tasting room

LA Getaway

Lafayette is calling with a fall lineup full of festivals

REAL ESTATE

Royal Flip

Chip and Joanna Gaines finally sell $2.7M Fixer Upper castle in Waco

with flying colors

Houston ranks No. 4 nationwide on new affordability and housing report

ARTS

show-stopping sights

10 must-see booths and the Technicolor tapestry at Houston's Untitled Art

GIFTED AND TALENTED

Houston artist awarded prestigious MacArthur 'genius grant'

HOME + DESIGN

forget farmhouse

Texas store's oversized European antiques are hot kitchen design trend

SOUTHERN EXPOSURE

Southern Living showcases design trends at Hill Country 'Idea House'

thoughtfully restored

Houston designer transforms historic Heights home into new events venue

FASHION + BEAUTY

IT"S FALL Y'ALL

Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 autumn edits for October

smell ya later

5 Houston boutiques for sourcing niche perfumes for scent lovers

FALL FÊTE

Texas luxury boutique collabs with Houston designer for new fashion brand