Luxe Life

Is Dubai Everything They Say It Is?

The world's fastest rollercoaster isn't the only reason to visit this modern oasis.

03/03/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Oil & Gas

Houston and Norway: Sisters in Suffering

Our city isn’t the only one feeling the strong effects of the price-drop for oil. Just ask Stavanger.

03/02/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fearless Femmes

I Tried It: Twerking Class

If there's anything I love, it's an intense workout. And booty popping.

03/02/2016 By Hala Daher

Author Talks

There Will Be Blood (and Oil)—Local Historian Edition

Author and local historian Bartee Haile recounts Texas' early oil days in Texas Boomtowns.

03/01/2016 By Jenn Nguyen

Style Guide

6 Rodeo-Ready Trends for City Chicks

How to indulge your inner cowgirl and still look totally chic.

03/01/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Rodeo

For RodeoHouston, 2016 Is the Year of the Big-Name Country Act

The 21-concert lineup includes headliners like Keith Urban, Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert.

03/01/2016 By Nick Esquer

Travel

Why Bangkok? The Shopping, the Food, and the Two-Dollar Foot Massages

When a place isn’t exactly what you imagined, and that’s a-okay.

03/01/2016 By Gwendolyn Zepeda

Seafood

The State of Shrimping

A Gulf Coast tradition struggles to endure.

03/01/2016 By Robb Walsh

Statues

Why Are Houstonians Honoring Someone Who Fought for Slavery?

Considering the legacy of Dick Dowling as the city wakes up from a long bout of amnesia.

03/01/2016 By Nick Esquer

Shooting Range

A Shooting Range of a Higher Caliber

The roster of members at this “guntry club” is now 600 strong and counting.

03/01/2016 By Nick Esquer

Rodeo Wine

An International Wine Competition at… The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo?

Over 20 countries enter their wines each year, and they’re not just in it for the saddles and chaps.

03/01/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Editor's Note

Seafood in a Butter Place

Some dishes just taste better by the water.

03/01/2016 By Catherine Matusow

Luck be a Lady

Calling All Female Wanderlusters

Win a trip to San Francisco with Magpie's #TravelThrowback contest.

02/26/2016 By Camilla Cook

A Fool and His Money

Fraud Alert: Hot Garlic Crab Feed Houston Is a Scam

A fake festival has been scamming its way across the country.

02/25/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Old-Fashioned Beauty

Ancient Beauty: 5 Historic Beauty Products We Still Love Today

These centuries-old ingredients have found a home in modern beauty products.

02/25/2016 By Layne Lynch

Carbo Loading

Celebrate Leap Year with All-You-Can-Eat Gnocchi at Piola

Forget binge-watching; spend today binge-eating gnocchi at this Midtown favorite.

02/24/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Theater Review

Down the Rabbit Hole

Theatre Southwest’s rendition of the Pulitzer Prize–winning play stages the wages of grief.

02/23/2016 By Doni Wilson

Playa Time

How to Do the Mexican Riviera in 48 Hours

You can be in Cancún faster than you could drive from Conroe to Galveston.

02/19/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Hoopin' It Up

Started as a Dusty Toy, Now Hula Hooping is Here

Hula hoopers in Houston feel the love at the upcoming GlowOrama event, celebrating the old timey smile-enduring activity.

02/18/2016 By Sarah Douglass

Under 100

100 Miles or Less: La Grange

It's more than just the title of an overplayed ZZ Top song; it's the gateway to the Hill Country.

02/17/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt