Bit by Bit

These 'Civic Hackers' Are Creating Tools to Improve Life in the Bayou City

Houston’s got problems? Maybe data is the answer.

05/12/2017 By Amber Tong

Just Beet It

Hungry's Upstairs Bar Debuts a New Cocktail Menu and Bar Bites

Looking for your new happy hour destination? This could be the place.

05/10/2017 By Amber Tong

Day at the Museums

Get in the Museum District Zone This Saturday

From Japanese art to contemporary crafts, tour six art institutions—all within walking distance!—in the Museum District's second zone.

04/28/2017 By Amber Tong

Tax Day Is Tuesday!

Where to File Your Taxes for Free This Year

United Way of Greater Houston and BakerRipley are helping families and individuals who earn up to $58,000 save some cash.

04/14/2017 By Amber Tong

Home & Design

What Does a House for Millennials Look Like?

Can a focus on kitchens and closets entice younger home buyers to the suburbs?

04/05/2017 By Amber Tong

Home & Design

Meet Houston Artist Nicola Parente's Biggest Fan

A Houston collaboration with Big Ass Fans encourages design lovers to think of the ceiling (and the humble ceiling fan) as a new space for art.

03/20/2017 By Amber Tong

Excess in Texas

Surprise! The Rodeo Isn't Just About Fried Food

The winners at this year's Gold Buckle Foodie Awards—and what we thought of them.

03/13/2017 By Amber Tong

To the Rescue

Save the Data: Houstonians Join a National Effort to Archive Federal Data Sets

A one-day event highlights a new form of community action that you can join at home.

03/10/2017 By Amber Tong

Festival

New Literary Talents Shine at Writefest

The emerging writers event is booked with workshops, speakers and plenty of material.

03/07/2017 By Amber Tong

Movies

What to Watch at the Houston Jewish Film Festival

Don't miss these thought-provoking screenings at MFAH next weekend.

03/01/2017 By Amber Tong

Reading

Meet Pushcart Prize-Winning Author Daniel Peña

The UHD professor reads from his award winning short story on Thursday.

02/22/2017 By Amber Tong

Q&A

Can Upstart Poshare Take On Rent the Runway?

Poshare's Zhanna Babchuk on her clothing rental company, how access to wholesalers could change the rental game and why Houston is good for entrepreneurs.

02/22/2017 By Amber Tong

For ACLU & Me

Eat, Drink and Give Money at Dining for Democracy

Local restaurants and bars are joining an effort to raise funds for the ACLU in Texas.

02/20/2017 By Amber Tong

Spread the Love

Celebrate Valentine’s Day And Taco Tuesday

To commemorate their new mural, El Big Bad is giving us another reason to love February 14.

02/14/2017 By Amber Tong

Fitness Friday

Don't Get Mad, Get Fit at 'Shred Your Ex' Kickboxing Classes

Unleash your frustration about an ex-lover, ex-job, ex-injury, ex-habit, ex-cuses, or anything else you want to viciously pummel into submission at ilovekickboxing.

02/10/2017 By Amber Tong

Preview

Refugee Artist Debuts New Collection at O’Kane Gallery

Fans of Picasso and Dalí will love Ammar Alobaidi's paintings.

02/08/2017 By Amber Tong

Valentine's Day

Haters Gonna Hate—and Maybe Find Love, Too

Speed hating is the unexpected twist on dating that America deserves.

02/08/2017 By Amber Tong

Wilson and the Football Factory

How Is A Wilson Football Made?

The NFL Experience gave fans a sneak peak at how these leather goods are created in five steps.

02/06/2017 By Amber Tong

Equality

For Transgender Texans, Every Day Is a Battle

A new report from the National Center for Transgender Equality identifies Texas-specific issues with healthcare, education, housing, identity documents, homelessness and more.

02/06/2017 By Amber Tong

All the cuteness

Houston Hosts a Puppy Bowl of Its Very Own

Just what your Friday needs: pictures of puppies chasing a football.

02/03/2017 By Amber Tong