Do You Ever Feel Like a Plastic Bag?

All the Houston Independence Day Firework Shows Worth Your Time

All the best places to avert your eyes from the headlines and watch the sky burn.

07/02/2018 By Cicely Rubottom

Politicking

SCOTUS Vacancy Gives Both Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke Some Angles to Work

Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement has made the already interesting Texas Senate race even more so.

06/29/2018 By Dianna Wray

The Sweet Stuff

You've Got Plenty of Sundae Options at Hank's Ice Cream Parlor

You don't have to play it safe when it comes to sundae optimization.

06/29/2018 By Joanna O'Leary

crazy good

Strap In For Yet Another Over-the-Top Field Trip with Tamarie Cooper

The Catastrophic Theatre associate director calls this year's edition of her near-annual summer musical "a field trip through my existential crisis."

06/29/2018 By Holly Beretto

Welcome to Good Burger

Our Current Obsession: The Burger at Joy Love Burgers

This Katy burger spot has a new place in the Energy Corridor.

06/29/2018 By Cory Garcia

I Don't Wanna Grow Up

It's the End of an Era: Toys R Us Shutters Its Last Stores

We'll always be Toys R Us kids.

06/29/2018 By Anna Lassmann

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Get Away to Lake Charles

From authentic Cajun cuisine, culture, music and attractions, Lake Charles is a destination that caters to many tastes.

06/29/2018

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Blend Classic and Contemporary for One-of-a-Kind Weddings at the Fairmont Dallas

The Fairmont Dallas may be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, but it continues to push the envelope for modern-day nuptials.

06/29/2018

Fare Thee Well

Forty Five Ten Is Closing Its Houston Store

The Dallas import will not renew its in River Oaks District lease this fall.

06/28/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Fit To Print

Newer, Bigger: Houston Food News This Week

Restaurants expand, renovate, and refresh in this week's food news.

06/28/2018 By Cory Garcia

Pinot and Paws

El Gato Wants You to Get Crafty, Drink Wine, and Maybe Make a New Friend

Houston's cat cafe is hosting a paint and wine party.

06/28/2018 By Catherine Wendlandt

Murder?

Review: A Convoluted Holmes and Watson Serves Up a Mystery at the Alley Theatre

Break out your magnifying glass if you plan on following the twists and turns of this play.

06/28/2018 By Doni Wilson

My horn can pierce the sky!

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, June 29–July 1

Unicorns, drag queens, and Swedes abound.

06/28/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Insta Famous

12 Houston Influencers to Follow for Outfit Inspiration

These are the must-follow bloggers in our city according to rewardStyle.

06/28/2018 By Abby Ledoux

The Future of Retail

PopUp Shops, the Houston Startup That Connects Brands with Retail Space, Announces Nationwide Expansion

“Houston isn’t the only city where traditional brick-and-mortar retail is suffering and vacancies in malls and strip centers are prolific because of it. It’s happening in all 50 states," said co-founder Megan Silianoff.

06/28/2018 By Julia Davila

Peep Show

You Can Help Monitor the Butterfly Population in Houston

The Texas Butterfly Monitoring Network needs your inexpertise.

06/27/2018 By Josh Davis

Grand Opening Soon

Things Off to a Good Start at Henderson & Kane General Store

This new spot in the Sixth Ward has excellent pastries—and more on the way.

06/27/2018 By Cory Garcia

Woman-eese

Prepare to Sing and Shout with Sistas at the Ensemble

The musical follows five women as they explore family through the music of everyone from Billie Holiday to Beyoncé.

06/27/2018 By Holly Beretto

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Road Trip to Victoria

Check out the top 5 reasons to plan your summer getaway.

06/27/2018

I Can See Clearly Now

Welcome to The Woodlands, Warby Parker

The trendy glasses retailer opens its second Houston-area shop on Saturday, June 30.

06/27/2018 By Abby Ledoux