Hey, Joe

International coffee shop chain picks Houston for first Texas store

moms deserve better

New report ranks Texas as 9th worst state for working moms

GLOW GOALS

6 top Houston spas pampering moms with Mother’s Day specials

Raising the Barre

Chris Shepherd honored as Houston Ballet wows diners at annual dinner

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

where to eat on Mother's Day

More than 30 Houston restaurants making memorable Mother's Day meals

where to drink on Derby Day

These Houston restaurants and bars are going all out for Derby Day 2026

Membership has privileges

Sophisticated new sports bar brings VIP perks to Uptown Park

Solutions in a Snap

What's for dinner? Snap Kitchen responds to Houstonians' most persistent question.

CITY LIFE

This Week's Hot Headlines

The quest for the best Topo Chico replacement and more top stories

always be prepared

Texas tax-free weekend lets shoppers stock up on emergency supplies

This Week's Hot Headlines

Affordable Houston seafood restaurant makes a splash in our top stories

Big Hearts, Wet Noses

Find a new best friend at Houston SPCA’s Spring Open House

ENTERTAINMENT

Concert News

Indie rock icon Morrissey sets Houston date on fall 2026 tour

TRAVEL

ain't we got fun

New Vegas-inspired Carnival cruise ship to dock in Galveston in 2028

A visit to Burton

Meet the Texas town charming Houstonians with antiques, seafood, and more

an architect's dream

This stunning steel house is the No. 1 most 'wishlisted' Airbnb in Texas

Gear up for Gulf Coast fair fun at the 2026 Galveston County Fair & Rodeo

REAL ESTATE

Home on the Range

Houston firm creates an eco-friendly escape on historic Texas tract

Going Down

This Houston suburb saw top-20 biggest drop in housing prices in U.S.

ARTS

on the bright side

'First-of-its kind' Houston park reveals 6 murals by local artists

untitled art 2026

Prestigious contemporary art fair returns to Houston for 2026

HOME + DESIGN

RETAIL WATCH

Bed Bath & Beyond returns to Houston via Container Store merger

Home Sweet Home

Half of all U.S. homeowners plan to renovate in 2026, Houzz reports

Peeling Paint

Painted Tree Boutiques closes all stores, including 6 in greater Houston

FASHION + BEAUTY

RADIANT RESET

Houston makeup expert shares 3 easy tips for a softer spring glow

Stepping up

Texas bootmaker strikes a glossy note with the debut of new patent line

SPRING FLING

Houston Ballet's Spring Nutcracker Market returns with 150 vendors