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Forgotten Houston Dishes

Ura gonna love Ima Hogg 'n eggs.

11/27/2024 Illustrations by James Glassman

YOU BETCHA

Mattress Mack Puts Massive Sum of Money Where Mouth Is

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale places a $2 million wager on the Cowboys to beat the 49ers in this Sunday’s playoff game.

01/20/2023 By Shelby Stewart

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

All a gamble

Mattress Mack Bet $3.46 Million on This Year’s Super Bowl Because of Course He Did

While Jim McIngvale is risking millions, here are some tips for you to stay safe from Covid-19 this Sunday.

02/04/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Pay it forward

Local Celebrities Are Organizing a Citywide Hurricane Laura Donations Drive

Mattress Mack, Trae Tha Truth, and more are coming together to help out.

09/01/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Light in the darkness

How the Houston Community Has United During the Coronavirus Crisis

When the chips are down, Houstonians stand together.

05/01/2020 By Dianna Wray

Harvey Anniversary

Watch: Remembering Some of Houston's Worst Days, One Year Later

A powerful new documentary commemorates the mosaic of heroes who saved a city.

08/25/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Tartan and Tweed

Dressed to Kilt Brings the Highlands to Houston

The upcoming fashion show celebrates Scottish pride, honors Mattress Mack, and benefits veterans' foundations.

04/04/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Good Will to Men

A Tale of Christmas Furniture

Thanks to Mattress Mack, one family is closer to rebuilding after Harvey.

12/28/2017 By Abby Ledoux

Heroes of Harvey

Our Long List of Hurricane Harvey Heroes

Many, many people and organizations rescued lives and gave their time and money to help Houston—these are just a few.

09/29/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

#HarveyHmag

Huge Houston Institutions Are Stepping Up with Hurricane Harvey Donations

From Whataburger to Beyoncé, Texas legends are pledging their own money to help Houston recover.

08/30/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Mo' Money Mo' Problems

When Playing with House Money Strikes a Nerve

Don’t worry Mattress Mack; you have nothing to worry about—legally speaking.

07/18/2016 By Adam Doster

Retail

We're Worried About Mattress Mack's Gambling Habit

With his latest election bet, isn't this getting a little out of hand?

05/03/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen