Life Outside the Loop

Your Ultimate Guide to Houston’s Suburbs

The pros and cons of Houston’s fastest-growing communities.

01/14/2026 Edited by Brittany Britto Garley By Houstonia Staff

Hispanic Heritage

How Houston's Afro-Latino Garifuna Community Is Keeping Its Culture Alive

The small-but-mighty Garifuna community in Houston is upholding their Central American roots.

09/28/2022 By Juan Antonio Sorto

The Best Around

Beer News: Pearland Brewery Wins Big at Global Competition

Plus, Eureka Heights teamed up with a Texas favorite on a big new beer.

07/12/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Fitness Friday

Can Two 20-Minute Workouts a Week Really Change Your Health?

The Exercise Coach says yes.

04/12/2019 By Kirsten Keller

First Bite

First Bite: Killen's TMX

The Pearland pitmaster puts his spin on authentic Mexican grub.

01/01/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Hot Mex On The Platter

Food News: Killen's TMX Is Open

Plus, a new Heights restaurant serves up global cuisine.

12/31/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Howdy, Neighbor

Pho Saigon Is Now in Pearland, and We Couldn't Be Happier

The local chain's seventh location brings hot soup and good vibes.

10/26/2018 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Jumping In

Killen's Tex-Mex Restaurant to Open This Fall

The man behind successful barbecue and steak spots is heading into a new frontier.

09/12/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Newcomer's Guide

Houston's Standout Public School Districts

Here’s what you need to know about Houston’s 16 top-performing school districts and 4 top-performing charter school systems, as they stand today.

08/30/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

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

News

How a Pearland Mom Changed Her Life to Save Her Transgender Child

"I’m a mom of a little girl that I would like to see live. Please understand, I’m not fighting about bathrooms. I’m fighting about her life."

12/01/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Get Out

6 Family-Friendly Flicks to Catch Outside This Weekend

BYO blanket and popcorn for these feature films—all screened for free in green spaces across the city.

08/07/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fitness Friday

Embrace Your Inner Ninja Warrior on This Challenge Course

It's the first course of its kind in Texas, with obstacles including a hanging traverse course, a belly-crawl and a 40-yard dash.

07/07/2017 By Brittanie Shey

Cool Beans

Our 10 Favorite Coffee Shops in the Suburbs

From Spring to Richmond—here's where to get caffeinated without going to the city.

07/06/2017 By Allyson Waller

Joys of the Flesh

Killen's Barbecue Is Now Serving Dinner and Steak

The grill arrived this morning to cook up beefy dinners in the $20 range.

01/20/2017 By Alice Levitt

'Tis the Season

Uber Offering Free Rides to Five Houston-Area Malls

Here's one less excuse to lose your cool this weekend.

12/16/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Czeching In

Take Advantage of This Kolache Pop-Up in Pearland

King's Biergarten is serving up the Tex-Czech classic—and preparing for Oktoberfest.

09/22/2016 By Glissette Santana

Cracked Café

At Another Broken Egg Café, Much That Ain’t Broken and Shouldn’t Be Fixed

Sweet or savory? You're not forced to choose sides at this brunch spot.

06/13/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Postcards From Beyond the Beltway

Best of the Burbs: Visit Pearland

Relive the retro roller rink days of your youth.

05/31/2016 By Marianella Orlando