Best July Theater

Miller Outdoor Theatre reopens and 7 more performance debuts for July

where to travel right now

Top Texas hotels turn up the summer fun and more travel ideas for July

Weekend Event Planner

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

where to eat on independence day

These Houston restaurants are celebrating July 4 with food and drink deals

wine guy Wednesday

Chris Shepherd celebrates the underated wines of the Willamette Valley

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Membership has privileges

Houston's sophisticated new sports bar sets opening date in Uptown Park

don't call it a comeback

Veteran Houston chef's vibrant new cafe now open at the Menil Collection

Shack Attack

Burger giant Shake Shack opening new store in bustling Houston suburb

CITY LIFE

gas price news

This is how much Texas gas prices have fallen since May 2026

This Week's Hot Headlines

Killen to close Michelin-rated Houston restaurant and more top stories

4th of July Fun

Houston shines as a top city in Texas to celebrate 4th of July

Leading the Pack

Houston SPCA names co-chairs of its biggest annual fundraising event

ENTERTAINMENT

Avoid FOMO, Plan Now

Book your holiday party now, before the best dates disappear

TRAVEL

Hill country retreat

Canyon Ranch now booking stays for new resort in the Hill Country

Texas getaways

New restaurants and bars give Texas coastal town a grown-up glow-up

are we there yet?

Texas coasts as 6th best summer road trip destination in America

On the Road

How to get the most out of small-but-spectacular Shenandoah

REAL ESTATE

Bang for Buck

Surprising suburb unlocks biggest apartments in Houston for $1,500

real estate report

Houston new home prices are falling while sales climb, report says

Elegant Exclusivity

The Langley brings ultra-luxe high-rise living to Houston

ARTS

MFAH will host two impressive American art exhibits this fall

honoring the past

Houston museum's new project preserves historic Freedmen's Town bricks

major menil changes

Houston museum repurposes historic building for massive new installation

HOME + DESIGN

Choregraphing Color

Houston's Benjamin Johnston dishes on the 'House of No,' his new book, and more

swedish meatballs and more

Swedish furniture giant IKEA sets opening date for new Houston store

dive in

Houston designer dishes on Tulum-inspired look of chic Montrose cocktail lounge

FASHION + BEAUTY

SEASONAL SIZZLE

Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 can't-miss spots for summer 2026

Neiman's news

Neiman Marcus' parent company emerges from bankruptcy with new name

LAUNDRY LOWDOWN

Houston dermatologist's guide to doing laundry for healthier summer skin