Bam, Pow

Third Planet Is Still Going Strong after 45 Years

Not even a pandemic could bring the oldest privately owned comic book store in Houston (and in Texas) down.

09/23/2020 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Meat Me Somewhere

Southern Smoke Festival Pivots with a Weekend of Events and Specials

While we can't all get in line for Franklin Barbecue, we can have plenty of beef, lamb, and pork.

09/22/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Shots, shots, shots

It's Even More Important Than Ever to Get a Flu Shot This Year

A Houston doctor tells us why.

09/22/2020 By Raven Wuebker

McShane-Shane-Shane

Houston Native Returns with Ostia, Which Opens This Week

Chef Travis McShane promises rustic approaches for Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

09/22/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The social-distancing social

Houston Is One of the Biggest Virtual Partying Cities in the U.S.

According to a new study from Evite, the Bayou City kept calm and virtually partied on in 2020.

09/22/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Day to Night

Get a Good Night’s Rest and Protect Yourself from Covid-19 with 41 Winks 

Katy native Olivia White runs the sleep-mask company, which pivoted at the pandemic’s beginnings to start selling face masks as well.

09/22/2020 By Raven Wuebker

Windows to a New World

Downtown's WindowWorks Is a Win for Bayou City Public Art

Houston’s Downtown District and UP Art Studio partnered with 18 Texas artists to create a visual paradise on Main Street.

09/22/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

First Look

With Pizza and a Controversial History, Bottled Blonde Is Up and Running

The Washington Avenue spot has pizza, beer, cocktails, and bottle service.

09/21/2020 By Lauro Rojas

Keep Watch

Updated: Houstonians Shouldn't Sleep on Tropical Storm Beta

If we see 4 to 5 inches of rain during a single band, Houston could have flooding issues.

09/21/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

It’s a democracy, y’all 

Where Can I Register to Vote in Houston? 

September 22 is National Voter Registration Day.

09/21/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Local Yokels

5 Egg Sandwiches Worthy of Your To-Go Breakfast Binge

From nostalgic diner-style creations to loaded mashups, these are the savory handhelds that get us going.

09/21/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Even Ninjas Cry Sometimes

Houston Covid Nurse Talks Competing on American Ninja Warrior

Pauline Avila, an ICU nurse at Houston Methodist, and her husband competed in season 12 of the NBC sports entertainment show, which premiered Sept 7.

09/21/2020 By Raven Wuebker

Live from the Cullen

HGO Kicks Off Digital Season with "Covid Concert"

We spoke with soprano Tamara Wilson about selecting music for the recital and the need for hopeful, uplifting songs.

09/18/2020 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

Ales to Aid

Beer News: Breweries Giving Back with Collaborative Beers

Plus, there are a lot of new beers out this weekend. We try to cover as many as possible.

09/18/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Plant Life

The Houston Botanic Garden Makes Its Debut

What to know about Houston's newest outdoor destination.

09/18/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

HGTV Dream Home

Houston Design Center's Sidewalk Sample Sale Is Back

Furnish your home with some of the best deals of the year.

09/18/2020 By Desiree Cantu

Cowboy Men

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

All the world's a stage when you can livestream.

09/18/2020 By Emma Schkloven

The 15-percent rule

Hospitalizations Are the Key to Texas Reopenings, Abbott Announces

Regions with low Covid-19 hospitalization rates can begin expanding reopenings immediately.

09/17/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Covid-19

Abbott: Bars to Stay Closed as Restaurants Move to 75 Percent Capacity

As hospitalization rates have decreased, the Texas governor says some food-and-drink operations can increase.

09/17/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Color me Cozy

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Coziness

Sit back and relax this fall with our comfiest shopping list ever.

09/17/2020 By Abby Ledoux