RIP

For Texas Girls, Memories of James Avery Jewelry Bring All the Feels

The Kerrville-based founder and namesake of the artisan jewelry store has died at 96.

05/01/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Opera

Review: HGO's Norma Tells A Story of Female Empowerment

Houston Grand Opera’s latest performance of the bel canto favorite emphasizes girl power over revenge.

05/01/2018 By Sydney Boyd

Review

Hamilton at the Hobby Center Gets a Double Thumbs Up

Three years and several cities later, the hip-hop musical feels as vital and energetic as ever.

04/30/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Help Is On the Way

Meet Two Men Behind Memorial Hermann's Pioneering Air Ambulance Service

For Life Flight's chief pilot and nurse, harrowing tales are par for the course.

04/30/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Pups in Style

Fashion Shows and Puppies Are Highlights of New Rice Village Fest

The inaugural Spring Street Festival drew a two- and four-legged crowd.

04/30/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Kit Fit

With Custom-Fit Clothes, Merin Guthrie Wants to be Your Stylish BFF

A new online tool allows Kit customers to book in-person fittings at the brand's Houston studio.

04/30/2018 By Jillian Goltzman

Good Times, Good People

You'll Find Cajun Eats and Friendship at Padna's in a Few Weeks

Ahead of their soft opening, we took a seat at a Padna's crawfish boil.

04/30/2018 By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Can it!

Please Stop Giving Absolutely Everything a Standing Ovation

One writer argues Houston's profligate clapping renders the standing O meaningless.

04/30/2018 By Clifford Pugh

Down By The Water

The Best Taco Bell Is on the Beach

In Pacifica, California you'll find a Taco Bell steps away from the Pacific Ocean—and yes, you should eat there.

04/27/2018 By Cory Garcia

You Must Brunch

Revisit Breakfast Classics With BCK's New Brunch Menu

BCK has jumped into the weekend brunch scene with a mix of nostalgic and classic brunch dishes.

04/27/2018 By Cory Garcia

Fitness Friday

What Should Pregnant Women Know About Working Out?

Houstonia spoke with Dr. Adrian Harvey Mass, an OB/GYN at The Woman's Hospital of Texas, to find out.

04/27/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Slideshow

AIDS Foundation Dining Out For Life 2018

04/27/2018 With Laura Tracy

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This Saturday is Independence Day for Books

Booksellers across the city will celebrate Saturday's Independent Bookstore Day. Here's how.

04/27/2018 By Holly Beretto

Jump In

Wet'n'Wild Splashtown Opens For Season on May 5

Cool off this summer at this beloved Spring waterpark.

04/27/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Slideshow

The 2018 CAC Spirit of Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show

Christian Siriano's runway show helped raise hundreds of thousands for The Children's Assessment Center.

04/26/2018

Fit to Print

Around the World: Houston Food News This Week

A few ambitious openings are on the horizon.

04/26/2018 By Cory Garcia

Hip Hop

Young Thug Is Taking Cardi B's Place at JMBLYA

The Texas hip-hop festival, in Houston on May 6, sees a last-minute lineup change as Cardi B cancels all summer tour dates due to pregnancy.

04/26/2018 By Abby Ledoux

BIG MONEY

How to See Hamilton for Less than the Price of a Movie Ticket

You can see Tony-winning blockbuster musical for just $10. Here's how.

04/26/2018 By Morgan Kinney