Park News

5 Things to Keep in Mind If You're Heading to Memorial Park This Holiday Season

Land Bridge construction, Covid testing, holiday lights, and a new trail? There's a lot happening at our favorite park.

12/18/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Smooth

Beer News: Brewery, Distillery Team Up for Boozy Treat

Plus, cryogenic hops are here, and they're in a few new brews.

12/18/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Brrrrrrr

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Dec 18–20

Is it cold outside, or is it just us?

12/18/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Falling Action

After 47 Years, River Oaks Bookstore Has Reached Its Final Chapter

Local booksellers reflect on the industry’s biggest antagonists: big online sellers and the pandemic.

12/18/2020 By Aarohi Sheth

Growing Beyond the Bayous: Spring Branch Trail Phase 1 Coming Soon!

Come and help Spring Branch celebrate the completion of a very special public project — on any day of your choosing. All you must bring is a bi-cycle or a pair of walking shoes!

12/17/2020

Buttons is Back, Ya'll

REVIEW: Stages Riffs on Tradition with Innovative One-Man Panto

We couldn't be more grateful to see the company's lockdown rendition of Sleeping Beauty after this insane year.

12/17/2020 By Doni Wilson

Lighting Up the Holidays

Everything Is Bigger and Better in Texas. Even the Christmas Lights.

Katy's JD Schuck talks creating his wild Christmas light shows and having his front yard featured in photographer Danelle Manthey's new book, American Christmas.

12/17/2020 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Party Like It's Not 2020

Where to Eat and Get Festive Takeout This New Year's in Houston

This year, you can buy a package that includes sparkling wine bottles, dinner, and party hats.

12/17/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

I have a dream

The 2021 MLK Day Parade Is Still Marching On ... Online

The virtual event will feature videos from participating organizations and a Parade of Giving.

12/17/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Beaumont is Essentially One Giant Photo Op!

Get your 10,000 steps on a self-guided walking tour of Beaumont’s architectural marvels and colorful murals.

12/16/2020

Life behind the lens

Ben DeSoto Talks "Un-Retirement" and Shooting Bayou City Music Greats

The Houston photography legend made a virtual return to his hometown for a special chat with the CAMH, available starting this week.

12/16/2020 By Aarohi Sheth

But Those Wigs

Selena: The Series is Worth a Watch, Even If it Isn't Perfect

One Houstonia writer shares his opinions on Netflix's new show about the Queen of Tejano Music.

12/16/2020 By Marco Torres

Some good news

MacKenzie Scott Gives Big to Houston

Both the Greater Houston YMCA and Prairie View A&M have received funds from the philanthropist's donation of more than $4 billion to orgs across the country.

12/16/2020 By Dianna Wray

The Number One Reason to Visit Galveston for the Holidays

The latest additions to the city’s Turtles About Town art project is a fun, free, and safe outdoor activity the whole family will enjoy.

12/16/2020

All Scream

New York Ice Cream Shop Van Leeuwen to Invade Houston

Get your scoops in Rice Village, the first location for the shop in Texas.

12/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Goat Masala, Brisket, Buttery Wagyu

We run though some greatest hits as the need for comfort food really sets in.

12/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

C'mon, Baby, Do the Chokolution

World Going Loco for Tio Choko

The Houston comedian's been taking the world by storm with his #Chokolution dance craze that's caught the eye of everyone, from dancer Derek Hough to musician will.i.am.

12/16/2020 By Emma Schkloven