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Meet Houston’s Career Servers Who Made Restaurants and Hospitality Their Calling

Houston’s career servers have spent decades caring for diners, shaping restaurant culture, and turning service into a profession.

01/30/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Date Night, Remixed

Houston Date Ideas That Go Beyond Dinner and Drinks

Skip crowded restaurants and plan a Houston date built around art, music, nature, and memorable experiences—perfect for Valentine’s Day or any night out.

01/29/2026 By Emma Balter

On the Move

For Many Black Houstonians, Travel No Longer Feels Optional

Black Houstonians are traveling more intentionally, balancing joy, safety, and community as they explore the world on their own terms.

01/29/2026 By Brooke A. Lewis

Closing Time

Houston Restaurant Closings to Know This January

Graffiti Raw, Verde Garden, Loft18, and other Houston restaurants said goodbye as 2026 got underway.

01/28/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Good Dogs, Great Design

Property Watch: Rescue Dogs Steal the Spotlight in This $5.7M Piney Point Home Listing

A Memorial Villages home pairs luxury living with animal advocacy, using rescue dogs to bring attention to both a listing and a local nonprofit.

01/28/2026 By Diane Cowen

Never Again

The Holocaust Is Not Just History—Houston Survivors Are Still Telling Their Stories

Over 100 Holocaust survivors still live in the area, and many of them speak out about their experiences every week at the Holocaust Museum Houston.

01/27/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Horizon

Best THC Drinks 2026: Top 5 for Smooth, Fast-Acting Relaxation

01/26/2026 By Elton Platt

Horizon

Best Magic Mushroom Gummies 2026: Top Picks for Epic Trips

01/26/2026 By Elton Platt

Horizon

Best THC Vape Pens 2026: Top 4 Weed Pens for Instant Hits

01/26/2026

Horizon

Best THC Gummies 2026: Top 5 THC Edibles for Strong Effects

01/26/2026 By Elton Platt

Horizon

Best Delta 9 Gummies in 2026: Top 4 THC Gummies Compared

01/26/2026 By Elton Platt

Romance Is Served

Houston’s Most Romantic Restaurants for Date Night

These Houston dining rooms deliver atmosphere, standout food, and just enough drama for an unforgettable date.

01/26/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month, January 2026

Questions over a controversial drainage fund, how a councilmember butted heads with the mayor, and welcoming in a new member.

01/26/2026 By Emily Hynds

Outdoor Living

Houston Backyards Are Getting a Rethink—and Function Is Leading the Way

Local landscape architects say climate stress, kids, and dogs are changing how outdoor spaces are designed—and why resilient, flexible gardens are winning out.

01/23/2026 By Diane Cowen

Sponsored Content

Houston Choral Society’s Spring Concerts Celebrate American Music, Choral Composition Winners, and Dr. Klotz

Soaring music, rich emotions, and world premieres: 100 voices lift to honor inspiring, rousing songs.

01/22/2026

Touchdown

The Ultimate Game-Day Guide to Houston’s Best Sports Bars

From Christian’s Tailgate and Pitch 25 to Kirby Ice House, these Houston sports bars deliver big screens, cold beer, and game-day energy.

01/22/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Art Start

For the Houston Rodeo, Western Art Is a Year-Round Endeavor

Every year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo handpicks 40 high school artists to attend the immersive Western Art Academy in Kerrville, focused on technique, history, and culture.

01/22/2026 By Meredith Nudo

No Cover

Want to Know a Secret? Gallery Openings Are Houston’s Best Free Nights Out

Gallery openings have become an easy, social way to experience Houston’s visual arts scene, often with free wine and cheese included.

01/21/2026 By Craig Lindsey

Drum roll, please

Here Are Houston’s 12 James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2026

The “Oscars of Food” released its semifinalist list, with several Houston chefs and restaurants earning national recognition.

01/21/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

New Year, New Bites

New Houston Restaurants to Kick Off 2026

A look at the Houston restaurants that just opened, and the highly anticipated spots coming soon.

01/21/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

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