Editor’s Note

January’s Jones

How do you reclaim the worst month of the year?

01/04/2015 By Scott Vogel

guide

Houston's 5 Best New Year's Eve Parties

If you waited until the last minute to make plans, we've got your back.

12/30/2014 By Michael Hardy

Bowl Season

An Aggie Fans' Guide to Memphis

Whether A&M wins or not, you won't have to sacrifice good barbecue.

12/23/2014 By Chris Abshire

Arbitrary Criticism

Change Your Yoga Pants, Change Your Life

Making Athleisure-wear work for you.

12/15/2014 By Catherine Martin

Arbitrary Criticism

How to Disguise Your Holiday Chub

Dieting is for quitters.

12/08/2014 By Catherine Martin

We Want You

Beans in Chili—Yes or No? Take Our Comfort Food Survey

When it comes to comfort food, we want to know what matters most to you—so tell us.

12/04/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Post

5 Things I Learned From a Shopgirl

It's easy to ignore them, but enlightening if you don't.

12/02/2014 By Natalie Harms

Best Bars 2014

Behold: Hand-Carved Ice

A primer on the city’s latest, coldest bar trend

11/30/2014 By Mai Pham

Best Bars 2014

Are You Drinking the Right Cocktail for Your Personality?

No matter who you are, there’s a cocktail (and a bar) out there for you.

11/30/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Regrets Only

“Dear Whataburger...”

The latest in a series of heartbreaking letters home from expats who realized their mistake too late

11/30/2014 By Andrew Husband

Citizen Canine

All Dogs Go to Heaven

Enter Houston’s Celestis Pets, the world’s first pet memorial spaceflight service.

11/30/2014 By Peter Holley

Trends

Social Media Finally Turns on Itself

The creators of the “Avoid Humans” app use social data in a decidedly anti-social way.

11/30/2014 By Chris Abshire

picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Nov 27–30

There's plenty to do this weekend, including the 65th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Nutcracker, and a pair of Beethoven symphonies.

11/26/2014 By Michael Hardy

Holidaze

Where to Pick Up Your Last-Minute Thanksgiving Staples

Forget to order a turkey? No time to bake a pie? We've got you covered.

11/25/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Wine Down

Red or White for Turkey Day?

Head to the Thanksgiving food and wine pairing at French Country Wines to find the best bottle for you (and your guests).

11/14/2014 By Wendy Cawthon

Jetsetting

Flight Deals: The Pacific Northwest Awaits

Check out these Cascades slopes in our latest Flight Deals update.

11/13/2014 By Chris Abshire

guide

Think You Know Houston's Skyscrapers? Think Again

A curated guide to the tallest, most historic, most beautiful (and sometimes the ugliest) buildings that make up the downtown skyline

11/11/2014 By Emma Hurt

deals

The 10 Best Student Discounts in Houston

Want a $50 season subscription? $10 ballet tickets? You're in luck—if you have a student ID, of course.

11/06/2014 By Michael Hardy

Press Clips

The Myth of Ken Hoffman’s Elusive “Fender Mender”

Is Houston’s mysterious body-work benefactor really as saintly as he seems?

11/03/2014 By John Lomax

Open Road

Trading Places: Houston/Leipzig Edition

Would you swap your life in Houston for a month in Leipzig? Robb Walsh would.

11/03/2014 By Robb Walsh

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