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

Cypress

Property Dreams: Wide-Open Spaces in Cypress

20 acres of beautifully manicured land and mature trees surround this home in Cypress.

06/24/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Lighting Up the Holidays

Everything Is Bigger and Better in Texas. Even the Christmas Lights.

Katy's JD Schuck talks creating his wild Christmas light shows and having his front yard featured in photographer Danelle Manthey's new book, American Christmas.

12/17/2020 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Can Buy Me Love

Retail Roundup: New Tenants Bloom in Rice Village for Spring

Plus, Valentine's pop-ups, Cypress's first blow-dry bar, and crowdfunding for a unique Houston brand.

02/06/2020 By Abby Ledoux

First Look

Union Kitchen Opens Cypress Location

The neighborhood restaurant shows off new digs at the Boardwalk at Towne Lake.

08/19/2019 By Carlos Brandon

Going Up the Country

Food News: The Rustic Is Opening a Second Houston Location

Plus, a re-opening of a once-popular concept near Hermann Park.

07/29/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Penny For Your Thoughts

Food News: Heugel, Yu Announce Plans for Next Move in Montrose

Plus, Antone's Famous Po' Boys announces a Med Center location.

03/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Leprechaun Food

Food News: Looking For St. Patrick's Fun? You're In Luck

Get all the shepherd's pie and green beer you want.

03/11/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Anchors Away

This Is What It's Like to Live On the Largest Private Lake in Houston

In the city's only waterfront development, life revolves around a 300-acre lake.

03/11/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Best Restaurants 2018

Houston's 50 Best Restaurants in 2018

Where to eat, right now.

08/17/2018 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Best Restaurants 2018

5 Suburban Eateries Worth the Drive

Sometimes a mini road trip is in order—if only for great food.

08/17/2018 By Alice Levitt

Naaaamaste 🐐

4 Things I Learned at Goat Yoga

Leave your Lululemon at home.

07/27/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Pets in the City

4 Under-the-Radar Houston-Area Dog Parks

Your suburban doggo will love these parks.

06/22/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

Top Neighborhoods 2018

Score All the Amenities In These Houston Communities

Nowadays, residents expect more in their homes than just four walls and a roof.

02/28/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Sweet on Meat

There Is Now Hawaiian Barbecue Near Cypress

Hawi Hawaiian BBQ Express has what you need, from Spam to salad.

11/20/2017 By Alice Levitt

Ice House

This Sports Complex in Cypress Allows Kids with Special Needs to Play Ball

The Langham Creek YMCA's adaptive sports program is more than just about playing sports.

10/30/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Treat Yo' Self

You Won't Believe How Big and Bougie This Cypress Nail Salon Is

Gossip & Co. Nail Spa might be the biggest nail salon in Houston, possibly the United States.

08/24/2017 By Hannah Lauritzen

Dining Out

Try Something Different for Houston Restaurant Weeks

Head to one of these off-the-radar spots.

07/19/2017 By Alice Levitt

Home & Design

These Award-Winning Model Homes Are Giving Us Major House Envy

Farmhouse-chic interiors and elegant grandeur both win big in Cypress.

01/26/2017 By Amber Tong

Hoops

The Best College Basketball in Houston

It might be a football town, but college basketball is alive and well in Houston.

11/15/2016 By Adam Doster