Game on

Paddle Up: Here Are Houston's Best Pickleball Spots, Ranked

As the sport soars in popularity, here’s what to know about the best pickleball hot spots in town.

08/14/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Mellanie Perez

Step By 10K Step

Where to Walk 10,000 Steps in Houston—And Why It’s Worth the Sweat

From heart health to longevity, the hype is real. Here's how to hit that number in Houston, even in the heat.

07/11/2025 By Mellanie Perez

#ToothTok

Local Dentists Are Finding Their Calling on TikTok

Marketing their practice is easier on the app.

03/11/2025 By Mellanie Perez

Growth Mindset

Texas Medical Center’s Venture Fund Is Opening Doors

Thanks to this Houston-based initiative, health care startups have support to test-run their innovative ideas.

08/13/2024 By Mellanie Perez

Red Hot

Infrared Saunas Are Heating Up in Houston

Where to go to work up a sweat and rev up your wellness routine.

02/15/2024 By Mellanie Perez

Tune In

International Voices Houston Presents a Multicultural Holiday Concert

Performers from 30 countries celebrate the season with This Shining Night.

12/06/2016 By Mellanie Perez

Farm Fresh

Houston Black Restaurant Week Debuts a Farm-to-Table Weekend

Harvest The Block connects Houston diners with farmers from November 4 through 6.

10/31/2016 By Mellanie Perez

Meet Your Maker

Slow Food Houston and Nice Winery Introduce Drinkers to Local Producers

Find your one true beverage love.

10/14/2016 By Mellanie Perez

Welcome to Luke's

Fans of Gilmore Girls Flocked to Area Coffee Shops

Was it just us, or did Houston look a lot like Stars Hollow this morning?

10/05/2016 With Mellanie Perez

Now Screening

Indie Movie Reparation Debuts in the Bayou City

Four Houstonians helped produce this year's film festival favorite.

10/04/2016 With Mellanie Perez

Spooky Sustenance

Catch Peli Peli Chef Paul Friedman on Cutthroat Kitchen

He appears in the Halloween-themed “Tournament of Terror.”

10/04/2016 By Mellanie Perez

Making Sound Waves

A New Music Festival is Headed to Houston

Don't miss the inaugural Middlelands Music and Camping Fest this spring.

10/03/2016 With Mellanie Perez

Think Pink

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kicked Off with a Race to Remember

Racing for a cure is more than just a walk in the park for this survivor.

10/03/2016 With Mellanie Perez

Turn it up

Bayou City Band Birthday Club Releases EP this Friday

New music mingles with visual arts at this not-to-be-missed event.

09/29/2016 By Mellanie Perez

Joys of the Flesh

Eat Barbecue for Charity with Some of Houston's Top Chefs

On October 9, Ryan Pera, Seth Siegel-Gardner, Terrence Gallivan and Chris Shepherd are all smoking for the common good.

09/26/2016 By Mellanie Perez

Poetic License

So You Think You Can Slam?

Meet Houston’s poetry team as they gear up for some Grand Slams. Do you have what it takes?

09/22/2016 With Mellanie Perez

We Like It Raw

Los Angeles’ Esteemed ‘Ceviche Project’ Finally Finds Its Way to Houston

We chat with the founder in advance of his Sunday, September 25, pop-up at Peska.

09/16/2016 By Mellanie Perez

Bar Games

The Life-Size Hungry Hungry Hippo Game at Irish Cowboy Means Your Thursday Night Is Planned

Strap on a bungee cord and win $300 for your friends.

09/12/2016 By Mellanie Perez