Only in Houston

Fake Boobs, Auto Theft, and an H-E-B Emergency Anthem?

A titillating disguise for a thief and a boat dump in the middle of the city.

02/16/2026 By Erica Cheng

Snack Time

H-E-B Snacks That Should Be on Your Grocery List (and What to Skip)

We ranked popular store brands from the two-bite brownies to knockoff Oreos. Here’s what lived up to the hype.

06/04/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Grocery Wars

How Kroger Competes in Our H-E-B Dominated City

The national chain is staying relevant in the Houston market with a wine bar, good cheese, barbecue, and a Hispanic concept store.

05/21/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Do Texans Love H-E-B Like No Other?

Not all grocery stores are built equally...and no store does more.

04/16/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

No Store Does More

These 7 H-E-B Stores Tell the Story of Houston

With global specialty products and thoughtful displays, the beloved Texas grocery chain knows its audience on a neighborhood level.

06/26/2024 By Lauren McDowell

A TEXAS TREASURE

Our 10 Favorite H-E-B Markets in the Loop, Ranked

You can’t go wrong shopping at H-E-B.

10/26/2022 By Houstonia Staff

Throw it out

Tyson Recalls 30 Chicken Products after Listeria Outbreak

30 ready-to-eat chicken products are being pulled from shelves.

07/06/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Food News

Chris Shepherd Makes Big Changes to His Restaurants

Plus, you have only a few more days to get your Roastery fix.

05/11/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Hungry Anniversary

Food News: Celebrate 10 Years of Pondicheri with Special Menu Items

Plus, Antone's Famous Po'Boys has developed a new sandwich with Dr. Peter J. Hotez.

03/01/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Warm and fuzzy feelings

Mattress Mack Went on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Yesterday

The TV host gave Jim McIngvale $20,000 to help in winter storm relief.

02/25/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

CREATIVITY IN THE BAYOU CITY

We're Not Joking, There Are Flying Chicken Statues at the Heights H-E-B

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get some Spicy Whataburger Ketchup, of course.

02/12/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Hurricane Laura

What Grocery Stores, Food Distribution Organizations are Doing Before and During Laura

As a hurricane approaches the Gulf Coast, we're updating with information on markets and food hubs.

08/25/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

A Closer Look

How Restaurants Have Pivoted with Heat-and-Eat Meals

The mind behind Coltivare explains how chef-quality foods get into grocery stores.

05/15/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Where's The Choice?

Some Meat Prices Are Rising, and Availability Is Decreasing

Pitmasters are having to think outside the box while markets are limiting some items.

05/11/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Stay home

H-Town Survival Kit Essentials

All of the things you need to successfully social distance in Houston.

05/01/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Perfect party

May's Perfect Party: The Skype Happy Hour Edition

This month we're inviting the leaders who've helped Houston navigate the COVID-19 crisis.

05/01/2020 By Catherine Matusow

Cover It Up

How Grocery Stores Are Handling Mask Policy

We asked a few of the major local chains if they're enforcing the city order.

04/28/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Feast Your Eyes

We Tried the Houston Restaurant Heat-and-Eat Meals from H-E-B

Which dishes do well after taking them home from the grocery store? We tested them.

04/21/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Act Like a Chef

Find Houston Restaurant Favorites, Local Products at H-E-B

The grocery chain is supporting chefs and producers through new partnerships.

04/03/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

In The Age of COVID

5 Tips For Safer Grocery Shopping

A few things to keep in mind when you decide to journey into public.

03/25/2020 By Timothy Malcolm