Let's eat

The Houston Burger Joint Everyone’s Talking About, Plus Other Restaurant Openings to Know Right Now

Boo’s Burgers is now slinging smashburgers in East End, Hong Kong Food Street's sister is here, and Chubbies is bringing beefy sliders to Memorial.

07/28/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Storm Essentials

The Most Important Tool You Need During Texas Hurricane Season, According to a Houston Meteorologist

After the deadly Central Texas floods, early warnings are more critical than ever. Here’s why meteorologist Matt Lanza swears by this one lifesaving tool: a weather radio.

07/28/2025 By Erica Cheng

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An End-of-Summer Escape Worth Every Moment

As summer winds down, the desire for one last, unforgettable escape begins to rise.

07/27/2025

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: July 25

Cool down with La Cruderia’s aguachile, hydrate at Tapioca House, and beat the heat at the indoor claw machine arcades in Asiatown.

07/25/2025 Edited by Erica Cheng By Houstonia Staff

Houston originals

Houston’s La Pupusa Loca Is Celebrating 40 Years of Salvadoran Flavor

From Hillcroft Avenue to Gessner Road, this Salvadoran staple has built a Houston pupusa empire—one cheesy bite at a time.

07/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sealed with Honor

Only Six Houstonians Have Been Featured on a US Stamp. Here’s Who Should Be Next.

From Barbara Jordan to Oveta Culp Hobby, these local legends have earned a spot in American postage history, but there are plenty more who deserve the honor.

07/25/2025 By James Glassman

The Must List

Inside Houston’s Long-Running Reading Series That Costs Only $5

Since the 1990s, Inprint has brought literary legends like Margaret Atwood and Ta-Nehisi Coates to Houston stages—without breaking readers’ budgets.

07/24/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Horizon

Best Kratom for Pain: Top Kratom Strains for Pain Management

07/23/2025 By Cathy Rozy

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Houston Dynamo Matches are the Hottest Part of Summer

Experience exciting soccer games at Shell Energy Stadium.

07/23/2025

Time to feast

The Best Barbecue Restaurants in Houston Right Now

With tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and creative sides, these barbecue joints speak to the Houston palate.

07/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

Game Time

Houston’s Mahjong Boom: Meet the Women Teaching the Game, One Tile at a Time

Mocha Mahj is revamping the centuries-old Chinese game in Houston.

07/23/2025 By Erica Cheng

Chef it up

The Best Indian Restaurants in Houston

From comforting South Indian breakfasts to spice-packed plates, these restaurants are redefining Indian cuisine in Houston.

07/22/2025 By Biju Sukumaran and Sofia Gonzalez

CLOSING TIME

Houston’s Beloved Tex-Asian Sando Shop Shutters, Plus More Restaurant Closings to Know Right Now

Vuji Cafe and Eloise Nichols say, “See you later.” Three breweries close their doors, and Ginger & Fork announces its fall closure.

07/21/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month, July 2025

A legislative flex, nighttime public comment changes, and dress code drama have Houstonians talking.

07/21/2025 By Emily Hynds

Small town charm

A Perfect Day in Bellville, According to Joy the Baker

Joy the Baker trades the city for Bellville, where cinnamon rolls, antiques, and a meat market charmed her into staying for good.

07/18/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Croissants, Cubed

Asiatown Trendsetter Debuts Houston's First Viral Korean Cream-Stuffed Pastry Shop Le Kream

Stuffed with cream in flavors like matcha and yuzu, these cube-shaped croissants are selling out fast—and flooding Houston’s feeds.

07/18/2025 By Erica Cheng

The Must List

Loss, Reunion, and Joy: The Houston Homecoming of Artist Tomashi Jackson

The Bayou City native returns to the city to unleash a vibrant CAMH exhibition touching on grief, injustice, and love.

07/17/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Bonkers

Only in Houston: Celebrity Encounters, Flies, and a Political Coin Flip

All the weirdest, whack-a-doodle news buzzing around town.

07/17/2025 By Erica Cheng

Horizon

Best CBD Gummies for Anxiety: Most Effective Products in 2025

07/16/2025 By Gemma Davison

Horizon

Best Kratom for Energy in 2025: Top Strains with a Clean, Smooth Kick

07/16/2025 By Cathy Rozy