Best Private Schools 2015

Houston Area Private Schools by the Numbers 2015

Breaking down the differences between 82 of the city’s top private institutions.

09/29/2015 Research by Katherine Gunn, Samantha Ketterer, Macy Moore, Jenae Sitzes, and Trey Strange

Get Stuffed

The Dying Art of Taxidermy

As one Houston taxidermist tells us, it’s not only the animals that are endangered these days.

08/04/2015 By Trey Strange

Outdoors

The Cyclist’s Guide to Houston

What are you waiting for? Gear up!

07/09/2015 Edited by Sarah Rufca Nielsen By Kyle Nielsen, Jeff Balke, and Trey Strange

The Cyclist’s Guide to Houston

What’s Next for B-Cycle?

Houston BikeShare sets its sights on the Texas Medical Center.

07/09/2015 By Trey Strange

The Price is Bite

Dog Bites Man: Houston Edition

Houston is now ranked No. 2 for mailman attacks, but that’s actually an improvement.

07/09/2015 By Trey Strange

Concert

High Notes From Down Under

Aussie singer Lenka brings her bubbly pop sound to House of Blues.

06/30/2015 By Trey Strange

Independence Day

Insider's Guide to 4th of July

Brave the crowds and summer weather and choose from timeless July 4th celebrations in Houston

06/26/2015 By Trey Strange

Summer Solstice

Here Comes the Sun

Welcome the longest day of the year.

06/19/2015 By Trey Strange

Art Openings

A Many Splendor Thing

The MFAH brings on the opulence with selections from the Habsburg dynasty collection.

06/19/2015 By Trey Strange

All together now

Houston Symphony Presents Broadway Sing-along

Belt it out this Saturday at Jones Hall.

06/12/2015 By Trey Strange

Museum Exhibits

Finding the Kid (and Monster) In All of Us

A cool interactive installation hits the MFAH.

06/01/2015 By Trey Strange

Travel Tips

How to Haggle for a Better Hotel Rate

Tips from a former hotel clerk

05/07/2015 By Trey Strange

Corner Shop

Meet the Shopkeeper: La Camella

Camella Clements on why she left teaching, how the Heights clientele has changed, and what to wear for fall.

10/01/2013 By Sarah Gabbart

Store Opening

Drybar Lands in Uptown Park

Take a dip in the blowout-only salon and come away covered in waves.

09/16/2013 By Kerry H.

Out and About

Style Setter: Asli Omar

The Tontons vocalist on Houston style.

09/16/2013 By Sarah Pendley

Artist spotlight

Sketches: Ariane Roesch Builds a Computer You Can Hug

An artist explores the intimate role of technology in our lives.

09/12/2013 By Peter Holley

FYHA

Show Your Houston Pride the Foul-Mouthed Way

F*** You Houston's Awesome ramps up for another t-shirt release party.

09/11/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fifth Ward Fare

Fresh-Cut Fries and Fresh Fish at The Nickel

Barbecue and boudin isn't all The Nickel does well.

09/09/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt

Deconstructed Deli

Ham on Rye Aioli

The "Ham of the Day" at Provisions isn't disguised by bread.

09/06/2013 By Robb Walsh

Hot Hot Heat

Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down

Thai food in Houston is about to get a whole lot hotter.

09/05/2013 By Katharine Shilcutt