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Local Playgrounds

Your Complete Guide to Houston Neighborhoods

From bustling downtown to hip Montrose, we have all the recommendations for where to eat, drink, and play.

06/05/2024 Edited by Emma Balter

Survival Guide

What to Do If Your Home Floods in Houston

The aftermath of a hurricane can be chaotic and costly. We check in with West Street Recovery for tips on how to prepare and deal with damage.

06/05/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Sky High

Houstonians Are Spending Top Dollar to Lift Their Homes

Faced with the threat of more floods and changing city codes, many residents are choosing to build up.

06/05/2024 By Diane Cowen

The Gayborhood

32 Very Houston Ways to Have Fun in Montrose

The counter-cultural-turned-trendy neighborhood is a playground of old favorites and new dining destinations.

06/04/2024 By Meredith Nudo and Emma Balter

The Great Disconnection

How Detached Townhouses Took Over Houston

A rare find in other US cities, they’ve become the de facto style built in Houston thanks to our construction-friendly ethos.

06/04/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

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An ‘Out of This World’ Adventure in Fredericksburg

Everything you need to plan your stargazing escape to the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

06/03/2024

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Kids busy? Spring Branch offers activities for the perfect parent’s day out.

06/03/2024

Sprawl

The Suburban Utopia Promise of Bridgeland

With master-planned communities, developers have created entire cities out of nothing on the outskirts of Houston.

06/03/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Kinder Land

How the Philanthropy of Nancy and Rich Kinder Has Shaped Houston

The couple is worth an estimated $8.1 billion, and they’re giving almost all of it back to their adopted city.

06/03/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

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Experience The Ultimate Summer Getaway In Dallas

Whether it's frozen margaritas, mouthwatering cuisine, or refreshing pools, we've got everything you need to stay cool this summer.

05/30/2024

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An ‘Out of This World’ Adventure in Fredericksburg

Everything you need to plan your stargazing escape to the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

05/30/2024

Heart of the City

How to Hang Out in Downtown Houston like You’re Not a Tourist

Follow this true local’s guide to downtown, from IYKYK spots to touristy stuff that’s actually worth your time.

05/30/2024 By Meredith Nudo and Sofia Gonzalez

Smoked

The Houston Barbecue Hall of Fame

We went out in search of tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and creative sides that speak to Houstonians’ palate.

05/30/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Emma Balter

Fired Up

Where to Discover the Whole World of Houston’s Indian Food

There’s so much diversity within the cuisine of the subcontinent, and in the Bayou City, you can pretty much have it all.

05/29/2024 By Biju Sukumaran

No Sweat, Baby

An Insider’s Guide (Literally) to Indoor Summer Fun in Houston

As the season pushes three-digit temps, you’ll find us having a blast in air-conditioning.

05/28/2024 By Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Daniel Renfrow

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Taste the Magic: Discovery Tupelo’s Culinary Delights!”

With over 200 restaurants, your next great culinary adventure is waiting in Tupelo, Mississippi.

05/27/2024

Travel Hiccup?

IAH Exit, Shmexit: Southwest Airlines Goes Big on Hobby Airport

Despite many recent setbacks, the carrier hopes to turn things around with a big expansion at Houston’s smaller airport.

05/24/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Ever Wonder Why...

How Houston Became the Oil Town

Six important years contributed to the city becoming the Energy Capital of the World.

05/24/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Shelled

Galveston Bay’s Decimated Oyster Population Is Getting a Savior

Rett Reef in San Leon is Texas’s first private-industry oyster restoration project.

05/23/2024 By Lauren McDowell Photography by Nicki Evans

Shop and Dine

Where to Find the Best Rice Village Has to Offer

This quaint Houston neighborhood has all you could ask for in its 16 walkable blocks.

05/22/2024 By Meredith Nudo and Sofia Gonzalez

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