Paddle On

Here's Where to Kayak and Paddle in Houston

Rent Kayaks from Bayou City Adventures at Discovery Green to North Lake Conroe Paddling Co. in Lake Conroe—our city has no shortage of paddle-worthy waterways.

07/21/2022 By Katharine Shilcutt

Style Round Up

5 Midcentury Modern-Style Homes for Sale in Houston

These midcentury residences have stood the test of time.

07/21/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

FOODQUAKE!

Celebrated Chef Chris Shepherd Is Out at Underbelly Hospitality

The James Beard Award winner has parted ways with the restaurant group he founded

07/20/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

THE FOODIE EVENT OF THE YEAR

Houston Restaurant Weeks Returns Next Month

The popular fundraiser for the Houston Food Bank just revealed a partial list of its participating restaurants and their menus

07/20/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

H-TOWN PRIDE

Trae Tha Truth Releases the Epic Lineup For 2022's Trae Day Weekend

Trae Day in Houston is an annual festival that’s marked with community events.

07/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Hidden Gems

Houston's Outdoor Sculptures Offer a Window into a Lively Art Scene

This insider's guide to off-the-beaten-path treasures is a great way to discover new aspects of the sprawling, multicultural Texas metropolis.

07/20/2022 By Brianna Benitez

Escape

Experience Salt Lake City the Houstonian Way

Two luxurious hotels, one Park City destination, eight nonstop flights from Houston.

07/19/2022 By Jayme Lamm

Summer Jewels

Freshwater Pearls Take Center Stage in New Summer Collection

Set to debut Thursday, Christina Greene's summer capsule highlights freshwater pearls.

07/19/2022 By Julia Davila

Hidden Gems

Discover Houston's Best Community-Led Grocery Stores

Discover authentic ingredients, tantalizing tastes, and diverse cultural flavor at one of these great community-oriented grocery stores.

07/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

West University

Property Dreams: A Modern Home in West University

We found a home in West University with a modern twist on classic architecture.

07/15/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Hidden Gems

Houston's Homegrown Mexican Candies Mix Spicy and Sweet

Seek out the goods from these local candy purveyors, who infuse their snacks with the tongue-tantalizing flavors of their Mexican heritage.

07/15/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Astrobytes

Houston’s NFT Landscape Is Changing the Way We Look at Art

Tech wizards are creating virtual spaces to curate generative art, play games, and revive some Houston nostalgia.

07/14/2022 By Shelby Stewart

JUST DANCE

A Reimagined South Beach Reopens After a Four-Year Break

Houston’s premier LBGTQ+ dance club returns this week with a new look, new sound and lighting technology, and its famous cooling ice jets.

07/14/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Hidden Gems

The Backbone of Bayou City’s Warehouse District

Shop founder and owner Courtney Blackmore of Black's Bodega, a neighborhood fixture and community hub, is on the brink of a significant shift.

07/14/2022 By Amarie Gipson Photography by Michael Starghill

Houston Strong

What You Can Expect This Season from the Houston Rockets

In a word (or two), we're cautiously optimistic.

07/13/2022 By Edward "Figgy Fig" Gilliard

HOUSING MARKET WATCH

5 Homes in Spring Listed for Under $450K

We’re on the hunt for attractive and affordable housing around Houston. This week, we’re rounding up homes in the Spring area.

07/13/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

ON VIEW

The Story Behind the Famous $15M Painting at the MFAH

Ernie Barnes's beloved artwork The Sugar Shack is on view in the Nancy and Rich Kinder building through December 2022.

07/13/2022 By Amarie Gipson

No Travel Zone

Houston Isn't a Sustainable Travel Destination, According to New Report

Houston is one of the best places to live, but not to visit.

07/12/2022 By Jessica Lodge and Alexia Partouche

COMFORT FOOD

Gatlin’s BBQ’s New Restaurant Is Dedicated to Texas Comfort Food

Gaitlin's new sister restaurant, Fins & Feathers, will showcase the best of both fish and fowl through a menu stacked with Texas comfort food and Gulf Coast seafood.

07/12/2022 By Daniel Renfrow