Year in Reading

I Read 156 Books This Year. Here Are 3 Things I Learned.

"I think that's how and why I read so much: the possibility of discovering something that will grab me, shake me, and even change me."

12/27/2017 By Ryan Pait

What's Going On

Houston Food News You Might Have Missed In the Last Week

If Christmas had you too busy to keep your finger on the pulse of Houston food, now is the time to catch up.

12/27/2017 By Cory Garcia

Armadillo-Approved

A New Wildlife Bill Would Protect Texas' Numerous At-Risk Animals

This is exciting news for endangered species conservation.

12/27/2017 By Gwendolyn Knapp

No New Fur

Fur-get About It: Michael Kors is the Latest Designer to Go Fur-Free

After meeting with PETA, Kors announced he'll go faux by the end of next year.

12/26/2017 By Regina Panis

Holiday Spirit

This Local Lingerie Shop Donated Thousands of Bras to Harvey Victims

Top Drawer partnered with a charity to offer "a lifeline of dignity" to more than 5,000 people affected by the storm.

12/25/2017 By Brittanie Shey

Lemon Drop

Urban Harvest's Fruit Tree Sale Hits Town on January 13

Orange you glad it's fruit tree sale time?

12/25/2017 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Now Playing

6 Movies Worth Your Christmas Day Ticket Purchase

Let us simplify a decision that is known to tear families apart.

12/22/2017 By Morgan Kinney

What's Your Fantasy?

Neiman Marcus' 2017 Fantasy Gifts Are Really Something

Now this is luxury.

12/22/2017 By Abby Ledoux

Family Meals

Finding That Hometown Restaurant Feel In Houston

We all have family that like their food simple. Here's where to take them.

12/22/2017 By Cory Garcia

Holiday Thievery

'Tis The Season For... Wallet and Purse Snatching?

At a Target in December, I got robbed in the Christmas section.

12/22/2017 With Gwendolyn Knapp

Fitness Friday

Burn Boot Camp Debuts in Houston

This gym for women offers childcare and amenities to "remove all the excuses" to skip a workout.

12/22/2017 By Brittanie Shey

Politics

Could Democrat Steve Kirkland Make the Texas Supreme Court?

Timing and a Democratic midterm surge could improve Kirkland's odds.

12/22/2017 By Dianna Wray

Started from the Bottom

Hotel Derek’s New Merch Capitalizes on Drake’s Affection

The rapper makes it known that Houston is his second home, and when he’s here, he stays at Hotel Derek.

12/21/2017 By Abby Ledoux

28 Essential Bars in Aspen and Snowmass

From day-drinking to last call, chill lounge or fist-pumping party place, on mountain or off, find just the right hang among our local watering holes.

12/21/2017

Jelly of the Month

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Dec. 22–24

Die Hard fans only.

12/21/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Every City Has A Soul Worth Discovering

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12/21/2017

'Tis The Season

Snooze Has Some Festive New Options For the Holidays

Relive happy childhood memories with Nana's hot cocoa pancakes.

12/21/2017 By Mai Pham

Down on the Farm

Get to Know Your Urban Farmers This Weekend

Plant It Forward Farms invites the public in to visit.

12/21/2017 By Cat Modlin-Jackson

A Few of My Favorite Things: The Ultimate Houstonian Gift Guide

This is the gift guide to end all gift guides.