News & City Life

Don't Go Fourth

A Houston Doctor Explains Why Everyone Should Be Cautious This Fourth of July

Even small gatherings this weekend run the risk of further spreading the coronavirus.

07/02/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat Takeout This Month: July 2020

Bring home some pizza, some scrambled tofu, and a whole bunch of Parmesan.

07/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Happy 4th

5 Virtual Things To Do In Houston This Weekend, July 3-5

Three cheers for the red, white, and blue.

07/02/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Pause.

Temporary COVID-19 Restaurant and Bar Closures

A running list of establishments that may be closed now or may have previously suspended service.

06/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Fresh Focus

The Faces of Houston’s Workout Scene

Six Bayou City fitness instructors talk COVID-19’s impact.

06/30/2020 By Natalie Galerne

Art Moves

MFAH Speaks to the BLM Movement Through Soul of a Nation

Featuring work from over 70 Black artists, this exhibition makes its final stop in Houston after a three-year international tour.

06/26/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Going Backwards

Emotions Swirl As Bars Close and Restaurants Re-Tool Again

Beverage professionals and restaurant operators respond to the latest news.

06/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Stronger Together

Downtown Window Display Will Encourage Houstonians to Stick Together

The new mural is being made entirely of sticky notes, and the organizers are looking for thousands of names to fill the brightly colored memo sheets.

06/26/2020 By Emma Schkloven

COVID-19

Gov. Abbott Closes Bars, Backtracks on Restaurant Dining Rooms

The move comes as COVID-19 case rates spike statewide.

06/26/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

’50s, ’60s, ’70, ’80s

5 Things You Must Do in Houston This Weekend, June 26-28

Go on and groove to those good times.

06/26/2020 By Emma Schkloven

A new Tune

Popular Burger Chef Opens a Ghost Restaurant

Score some chicken sandwiches from Thick Chick's cloud kitchen in the Third Ward.

06/25/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

COVID-19

Gov. Greg Abbott Pauses Re-Opening Plans, Cancels Elective Surgeries

As the number of coronavirus cases rapidly increases in Texas, the state is taking more steps to flatten the curve.

06/25/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt and Dianna Wray

Sip a drink, save a life

Enjoy Your Favorite Beverages with these Summer-Friendly Masks

Chloe Dao’s latest design will allow you to stay cool while adhering to mask guidelines.

06/24/2020 By Samantha Dorisca

Opera Ennui

HGO Announces Dramatic Cuts to its Staff and Season

The opera is the latest Bayou City arts institution to alter its upcoming performance schedule to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

06/24/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Spill The Beans

6 Local Coffee Shops Making Takeout Easy

From online ordering to maintaining strict safety standards, these cafes are our favorites for to-go.

06/24/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Kicked Into High Gear

Popular Beverage Producer Gives Local Food Businesses a Lift

Kickin' Kombucha is helping out small businesses through its distribution network.

06/23/2020 By Meredith Nudo

One donation saves three lives

Donate Blood This Week at the Health Museum's Community Drive

Donors will also get free antibody testing.

06/22/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Park Here For Fun

The Drive-In Gets a Dream Upgrade at the Parking Lot Social

This brand-new, socially distanced entertainment experience starts its national tour this week in Houston.

06/22/2020 By Katelyn Landry

No shoes, no shirt, no mask, no service

Not Wearing a Mask in Public? You'll Get a $250 Ticket

Houston police will start handing out citations to people not following Gov. Abbott's statewide face mask order.

06/19/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Speak Up

'Quiet Rebel' Tracie Jae is Changing Lives, One Conversation at a Time

The communication-pro talks how we can nurture empathy and progress in Houston and beyond.

06/19/2020 By Chameli Belk-Gupta

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