Goldee's and Barbs Go North

2 Michelin-recognized pitmasters cooking up Texas barbecue joint in NYC

2,000 color options

Premium Brazilian design brand debuts first Texas showroom in Houston

millennial magnet

Houston suburb surprises as a booming millennial hotspot in 2026

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Cochinita on the move

Beard-recognized Houston chef fires up second taqueria in Lindale Park

Wine Guy Wednesday

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

CITY LIFE

h-town tenacity

Houston punches in as one of 2026's most hardworking American cities

hail hail

Self-driving Waymo robotaxis hit the streets in Houston


This Week's Hot Headlines

2 Houston neighbors named safest cities in Texas and more top stories

Music to Parents' Ears

Local teen’s musical journey began with lifesaving care at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital

ENTERTAINMENT

weekend event planner

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

the con is on

Stars from Halo and Rick & Morty port into Houston for Comicpalooza 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

Best February Art

10 art museum and gallery exhibits to see in Houston this month

HOME + DESIGN

a hidden gem

Meet the Houston designer crafting a cult-favorite Mahjong table

H+G Show Preview

Houston Home + Garden Show returns with celeb guests and inspiration galore

And the winners are...

Preservation Houston names 16 winners of 2026 Good Brick Awards

FASHION + BEAUTY

SPRING FORWARD

3 Houston designers unveil bold looks and colorful collections for spring

BOOTS TO THE GROUND

Luxe Houston boot brand sets up court in Hill Country castle

WHERE TO SHOP IN FEBRUARY

​Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 spots with fabulous February finds