on the block
Houston chef wins $20,000 at prestigious restaurant pitch competition
May 19, 2026 | 3:30 pm
Improv Houston presents Ali Siddiq
Ali Siddiq: New Year's Eve with Kam Patterson and Roy Wood Jr.
Sep 8, 2026 | 1:47 pm
Texas travel
Forget Buc-ee's: These 9 vintage Texas gas stations rule the road
Mar 27, 2026 | 9:15 am
weekend event planner
Here are the top 16 things to do in Houston this weekend
Jun 17, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Best April Art
9 can't-miss art events and openings happening in Houston this month
Apr 8, 2026 | 9:15 am
The Holidays Are Brutal
Free holiday rage room lets Houstonians smash the stress of the season
Dec 8, 2025 | 4:00 pm
Josh Gates: An Evening of Legends, Mysteries and Tales of Adventure
Jun 19, 2025 | 8:36 am
Where to Drink Now
9 new bars shaking up Houston with strong sips and compelling cocktails
Aug 15, 2025 | 1:15 pm
Where to Eat Brunch Now
10 Houston restaurants spicing up brunch with fresh new flavors
May 16, 2025 | 10:14 am
the feel of cotton
Designer-loved Houston company makes custom bed sheets affordable
Jun 6, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Airline News
Texas-based Southwest Airlines will start charging for checked bags
Mar 11, 2025 | 4:41 pm
Concert News
Hip-hop legend Ice Cube's first tour in a decade hits Houston this fall
Apr 15, 2025 | 12:30 pm
Avoid FOMO
Round Top visitors will find a lot to love in nearby Bellville, Texas
Mar 28, 2025 | 12:30 pm
Wine Guy Wednesday
Chris Shepherd shares his favorite cold weather wines and whiskey
Jan 22, 2025 | 1:13 pm
best January art
8 museum and gallery openings no Houston art lover should miss
Jan 8, 2025 | 11:00 am
food for thought
YouTube star ranks 3 top Houston BBQ joints against Texas' best
Feb 11, 2025 | 1:30 pm
Fung's Kitchen BYOB Guide
Chris Shepherd suggests the best BYOB wines for a Chinese food feast
Aug 23, 2024 | 2:30 pm
wine industry roundtable
Chris Shepherd and Napa Valley experts discuss what's next for wine
Jul 31, 2024 | 11:30 am
live from EaDo
Veteran Houston comedian and club owner stands up in debut YouTube special
Apr 4, 2024 | 3:04 pm
summer restaurant preview
16 exciting new bars and restaurants opening in Houston this summer
May 28, 2024 | 6:17 pm
Wildflower wonderlands
Best places for a beautiful bluebonnet pilgrimage across Texas in 2024
Mar 29, 2024 | 1:00 pm
where to eat and drink in santa barbara
Wine Guy Chris Shepherd feasts on Santa Barbara shellfish and Syrah
Apr 3, 2024 | 4:00 pm
2024 wine resolutions
CultureMap Wine Guy Chris Shepherd and friends spill their 2024 must-drink list and resolutions
Jan 10, 2024 | 4:40 pm
Texas tidings
7 Texas Hill Country towns transformed into twinkling holiday wonderlands
Dec 1, 2023 | 11:19 am
Home For the Holidays
Hot Houston hotel deals guarantee a merry and bright staycation this holiday season
Nov 28, 2023 | 12:44 pm
nippon live
Cool Japanese culture, entertainment, and news TV channel dials Houston into the homeland
Dec 5, 2023 | 7:21 pm
WHERE TO TRAVEL RIGHT NOW
Hallmark-vibe hotel hideaways and 9 more Texas travel tidbits for December
Dec 8, 2023 | 3:10 pm
best February Art
8 vivid and must-see Houston art exhibits and openings on view now
Feb 20, 2024 | 6:00 am
bey run the world
Beyoncé reigns supreme with Megan Thee Stallion cameo in jaw-dropping Houston Renaissance Tour opening night
Sep 24, 2023 | 11:42 am
wine guy wednesday
CultureMap Wine Guy Chris Shepherd uncorks 3 must-attend fall events — starting with Southern Smoke
Oct 11, 2023 | 12:57 pm
like a rhinestone rodeo
Rhinestone cowboys and cowgirls saddle up for glittery $1.5M Cattle Baron's Ball downtown
Sep 21, 2023 | 3:20 pm
Stick the landing
How to watch Houston Olympic G.O.A.T. Simone Biles' big gymnastics comeback this weekend
Aug 2, 2023 | 10:42 am
stock up and save
CultureMap Wine Guy Chris Shepherd serves up Black Friday deals with the best legs in Houston
Nov 22, 2023 | 3:15 pm
best june art
Houston's most eye-catching art: Majestic murals, powerful Pride pieces, and more for June
Jun 13, 2023 | 9:45 am
On the Road
Denton parlays its cool college cred into a hip spot north of Dallas
Aug 9, 2022 | 12:00 pm
the art of the pitch
Longtime Houston news anchor boasts serious commercial success in new TV gig
Mar 13, 2023 | 4:45 pm
No Sleeping Bag Required
Stake out these top 6 Central Texas campgrounds for your next spring road trip
Mar 16, 2023 | 12:00 pm
the traveller returns
Chris Stapleton shreds through fifth RodeoHouston show with Tennessee whiskey-fueled, outlaw country ride
Mar 16, 2023 | 11:25 pm
round top roundup
What to wear when shopping at the world-famous Round Top Spring Antiques Show
Mar 24, 2023 | 12:30 pm
they have the meats
Hot new Korean steakhouse sizzles in the Heights with tableside-grilled meats and classic fare
Nov 3, 2022 | 5:40 pm
SXSW Speakers
SXSW announces first keynote and featured speakers for highly anticipated 2023 in-person return
Nov 16, 2022 | 12:15 pm
two to make ready
Pearland Little League rallies, now one win away from championship
Aug 25, 2022 | 6:00 am
bring the pack
Wildly popular Great Wolf Lodge breaks ground on massive Houston-area indoor water park resort
Sep 22, 2022 | 8:30 am
t-minus...
Here's how Houstonians can watch NASA's long-awaited return to the Moon
Aug 25, 2022 | 2:34 pm
go for launch
Houston readies for historic return to moon with new NASA launch date
Aug 31, 2022 | 1:00 pm
best October art
10 vivid and eye-catching October art events no Houstonian should miss
Oct 13, 2022 | 11:17 am
On the Road
Travel through time with help from the Texas Historical Commission
Jul 28, 2022 | 12:05 pm
Royal revelation
7 spectacular surprises inside Chip and Joanna Gaines' new Fixer Upper castle in North Texas
Aug 9, 2022 | 11:15 am
now boarding to southeast asia
United Airlines boosts travel from Houston to Australia, Maldives, and Asian hot spots
Apr 25, 2022 | 2:05 pm
dominique bids farewell
Houston's most popular TV anchor Dominique Sachse announces retirement after illustrious 28-year career
Sep 30, 2021 | 4:18 pm
Cheers, Y'all
Houston's hottest bar + eatery hypes up happy hour and daily specials
Jul 22, 2021 | 2:00 pm
Best New Restaurant
16 best new Houston restaurants compete for coveted Tastemakers title
Jul 1, 2021 | 9:32 am
lester in houston
NBC Nightly News spotlights Houston in new climate change series
Apr 19, 2021 | 3:30 pm
Spring in bloom
Where to see beautiful bluebonnets in the Hill Country and around Texas this spring
Apr 9, 2021 | 10:10 am
where to eat right now
Where to eat in Houston right now: 10 exciting new restaurants for dining out again
Apr 23, 2021 | 1:45 pm
Travel show spotlight
All cameras are on Dallas for PBS's Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Feb 20, 2020 | 3:05 pm
No Passport Required
Houston's West African cuisine shines in celebrity chef's PBS series
Jan 27, 2020 | 3:57 pm
where to eat right now
Where to eat in Houston right now: The very best meals of 2020
Dec 16, 2020 | 4:44 pm
Houston Maritime Museum presents Texas Tank Surfing Story
Houston Maritime Museum presents Texas Tank Surfing Story
Sep 17, 2019 | 6:00 pm
Crawfish Confusion
Watch Andrew Zimmern's crazy crawfish move on new Houston episode of Travel Channel show
Jan 2, 2019 | 3:22 pm
Realtor Profile
Native Houstonian brings fun and valuable know-how to real estate career
Sep 3, 2020 | 12:30 pm
Where to take visitors
10 best Houston restaurants to take out-of-town guests, from award-winners to classics
Nov 25, 2019 | 11:15 am
On the Road Again
Pioneering Houston DJ Disko Cowboy spins a new adventure in Tulsa
Jul 24, 2020 | 3:20 pm
stream these now
6 best movies, podcasts, and TV shows to stream in Houston this weekend
Jul 2, 2020 | 5:45 pm
This Week's Hot Headlines
Houston's dramatic drop in traffic leads this week's 5 most popular stories
Apr 11, 2020 | 12:00 pm
Viet-Cajun in the Heights
Popular Viet-Cajun crawfish restaurant will butter up The Heights in 2020
Jul 26, 2019 | 9:55 am
corona cruise
Ken Hoffman with a tale of 2 Houstonians stuck at sea due to coronavirus
Mar 20, 2020 | 12:55 pm
TV power couple
Texas' famed Joanna and Chip Gaines unveil first 10 shows on new Magnolia Network
Apr 29, 2020 | 9:30 am
it ain't so bad
Ken Hoffman extols the virtues of life-long social distancing
Mar 23, 2020 | 3:16 pm
Live Music Now
Houston musicians play a different tune amid sudden venue closures
Mar 17, 2020 | 2:35 pm
never underestimate rudy t
Ken Hoffman reveals an untold story of Houston's hall of fame coach Rudy Tomjanovich
Apr 6, 2020 | 2:10 pm
Houston in the spotlight
Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern films at 6 Houston restaurants for Travel Channel show
Jul 9, 2018 | 8:00 am
east loop flooding
Here are the Houston schools and businesses closed due to the massive 610 East flood
Feb 27, 2020 | 2:44 pm
The First Rainbow Coalition
Texas filmmaker spotlights gritty struggle for equality in new PBS documentary
Jan 27, 2020 | 12:52 pm
This Week's Hot Headlines
Sudden Montrose pizza shutter and celebrity crawfish faux pas lead the week's top stories
Jan 5, 2019 | 12:00 pm
Texas Holidays
9 spirited Texas hotels to check into for a festive holiday getaway
Dec 5, 2019 | 9:21 am
This Year's Hot Headlines
Top 10 restaurant and bar stories that Houston devoured in 2018
Dec 26, 2018 | 3:05 pm
What's Eric Eating Episode 82
Talented Houston chef approaches 1 million tacos sold, plus a fresh fish story
Jan 11, 2019 | 11:30 am
bill's excellent adventure
Ken Hoffman gets up close and really personal with longtime Houston TV anchor Bill Balleza
Oct 21, 2019 | 11:55 am
The Very, Very Nice List
Neiman Marcus' 2019 Christmas fantasy gifts start with haute doghouse for $70,000
Oct 17, 2019 | 4:00 pm
enforced errors
Ken Hoffman calls a strike on Fox Sports' coverage of the Houston Astros
Jun 24, 2019 | 2:50 pm
This Week's Hot Headlines
Celebrity chef's weekend in Houston and where J.J. Watt should dine lead top stories
Jul 14, 2018 | 12:00 pm
have a seat
Ken Hoffman's tip on booking airline seats, plus Comicpalooza capers
May 10, 2019 | 1:50 pm
turn up the AC
New European-style hotel checks into historic downtown Houston locale
Apr 29, 2019 | 11:20 am
houston love
Houston in the spotlight as Samantha Brown's Places to Love premieres
Jan 5, 2018 | 6:10 pm
A Home of Its Own
Popular waffle sandwich food truck to open first brick-and-mortar shop in The Heights
Sep 13, 2018 | 5:52 pm
Eating up The Praise
Quirky Galveston Bay hotspot lands on exclusive list of America's best 'anti-restaurants'
Aug 25, 2017 | 11:25 am












































