the fire is out

Luxurious Houston steak and sushi restaurant suddenly shutters

classic montrose vibes

Vibrant Houston street market steps up with live music and more vendors

Austin Simmons speaks

Houston chef breaks his silence on sudden exit from Woodlands restaurant

where to travel right now

Vonlane rolls out discounted fares + more Texas travel tips for January

finally!

Houston airport's traffic improvements keep cars flowing smoothly

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Surprise chef resignation shutters The Woodlands' best restaurant

Another Houston dive bar lives on thanks to Anvil owner Bobby Heugel

Iconic Houston cocktail bar brings back happy hour for first time in 5 years

RESTAURANTS + BARS

Where to drink during Dry January

11 more Houston establishments mixing up Dry January mocktails

where to drink now

15 Houston restaurants and bars shaking up tasty Dry January mocktails

top restaurant stories of 2024

These are the 10 restaurant stories Houston devoured most in 2024

Fresher Than Fresh

From sushi to sake: The art of Japanese cuisine awaits at Azumi in River Oaks

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CITY LIFE

this week's hot headlines

Star chef's sudden resignation leads Houston's 5 most popular stories

Hottest headlines of 2024

A hurricane, a closure, and King George: These are Houston's top 10 stories of 2024

hottest headlines of 2024

Hurricane Beryl and Ken Hoffman top Houston's most-read City Life stories

Heart Warrior

From NICU to terrific twos: Sienna’s journey of hope and healing

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ENTERTAINMENT

a very merry christmas

Post Malone shocks Houston bartender with 'life-changing' $20,000 tip

Festival News

Super Bowl FanFest coming to 30 cities across U.S. including Houston

Movie Review

Stop motion animation takes flight in new Wallace and Gromit movie

TRAVEL

Tiara news

New Princess Diana exhibition brings royal photos to Texas for first time

Stephanie Allmon Merry

Houstonians welcome

First look at new boutique hotel now welcoming guests in Montrose

say hi to smitty

Jolly Texas town makes list of best Christmas road trip destinations

REAL ESTATE

moving trends

Houston was a top-10 destination for movers in 2024, new report says

Exceptional elegance

Massive Memorial mansion hits the market at almost $20 million

Hottest Headlines of 2024

Drake's big buy leads Houston's top 10 real estate stories of 2024

ARTS

best January theater

World premieres and Grammy winners headline Houston's 11 best new shows

Hottest headlines of 2024

10 top Houston arts stories of 2024 spotlight local cultural treasures

Stephanie Allmon Merry

a high note for Houston

New international partnership brings fresh talent to Houston Grand Opera

Life is a Cabaret, Old Chum

Gift a unique entertainment experience at the Hobby Center’s Founders Club

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HOME + DESIGN

watch bree bloom

Houston 'plantrepreneur' makes a move to open new candle and perfume bar

staying open

Last minute deal saves hundreds of Big Lots stores from closing

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hottest headlines of 2024

Store closings and consignment shops star in Houston's top 10 home stories

FASHION + BEAUTY

GLOW GOALS

5 hot new Houston spas for a beauty and wellness glow-up in 2025

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Hottest Headlines of 2024

$8,000 Louis boots top Houston's 10 most popular fashion stories of 2024

where to shop now

Where to shop now: 12 Houston stores with must-see holiday finds

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