NEW RESTAURANTS

Olympian Simone Biles Brings a Taste of Gold to Houston Airport

Plus, a new seafood restaurant and the fourth Japanese restaurant coming soon from Comma Hospitality.

04/08/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Ever Wonder Why…

How Did the Houston-Dallas Beef Even Come to Be?

All the fundamental differences that make us love to hate each other.

01/08/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Go Team!

You Heard That Right: Houston Has 9 Olympic Medals

Our athletes are way too cool.

08/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Fireworks

Here's What Houston Was Up To Last Week, December 6

Simone Biles graces the cover of People Magazine.

12/06/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Hot in here

Here's What Houston Celebs Were Up to Last Week

BET Awards, Forbes 400 Richest Americans and new concert lineups have been keeping our Houston celebrities busy.

10/11/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Too hot to trot

Here's What Houston Celebs Were Up to Last Week

Megan Thee Stallion, Simone Biles, Stephen Jackson and more.

09/27/2021 By Shelby Stewart

High Honors

Simone Biles Makes Time's 100 Most Influential List

With an acknowledgment from Serena Williams.

09/17/2021 By Danielle Wright Edited by Shelby Stewart

2021 Olympics

Simone Biles Withdraws from Tokyo Olympics

The native Houstonian is putting her mental health first.

07/27/2021 By Danielle Wright

Team Spirit

Every Houstonian Competing in This Year’s Olympics

How they’re doing and when to watch them.

07/22/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt With Jaisal Kalapatapu, Danielle Wright, and Carolina Larracilla

Ready to Rock

4 Houstonians to Watch at the Summer Olympics

From the world's greatest gymnast to a hopeful boxer, here are our favorites.

06/22/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Very Houston News

Simone Biles ... We're Not Worthy

In this week’s installment, we talk about our hometown hero, basketball, and, because sure, Darth Vader.

05/28/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Nevertheless, she persisted

Chelsea Clinton Talks Olympics and the Power of Persistence Ahead of Virtual Reading Tonight

The former first daughter and bestselling children's author will discuss her newest book, She Persisted in Sports, with Brazos Bookstore.

09/30/2020 By Emma Schkloven

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Simone Biles Dishes on Her Beauty Routine

Among the things we learned about the superstar Spring gymnast through her new partnership with Candid: She's a fan of winged eyeliner, and she's not superstitious.

10/07/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Justice

Former USA Gymnastics Team Doctor Gets 175 Years in Prison: 'I Just Signed Your Death Warrant'

Simone Biles calls the judge a hero.

01/25/2018 By Dianna Wray

Dynamics

Walker County Sheriff's Office Is Investigating What Happened at Karolyi Ranch

Will the famed Huntsville-based coaches be held accountable for any part of the Nassar abuse scandal?

01/22/2018 By Dianna Wray

Charity

JJ Watt Stuffs Duffle Bags for Foster Kids

The Texans defensive end teamed up with Mattress Firm to encourage foster kids across Houston.

05/17/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Charity

Simone Biles Goes to the Mattresses for Foster Kids

The Olympic athlete knows firsthand the challenges faced by foster children, and has teamed up with Mattress Firm to help.

02/03/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Courage to Soar

Simone Biles Is Enjoying Her Break

A quick interview with Houston’s Olympic hero, five months after Rio.

01/17/2017 By Adam Doster

Damn, Is It Swimsuit Season Already?

Houston Is Hosting the First-Ever Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Festival

Expect food, music and models, not to mention Simone Biles upside-down in a bikini.

01/10/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Houston Bae in Couture

3 Style Lessons from Simone Biles' Perfect Golden Globes Look

How to rock an amazing red carpet dress when you're 4'9".

01/09/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen