A Cold Day

Venerable Heights Shaved Ice Spot Closing

We were big fans of its unique flavor combinations and fluffy, homemade ice treats.

Hot Snacks and Cool Drinks: Our 9 Favorite Food Stands

Food stands are the perfect hybrid of restaurant and food truck. And where else would you get Doritos topped with gummy bears?

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?

Lots of fireworks, a barbecue eating contest and 20,000 pounds of snow right here in Texas.

Cool It

A very Houstonian compromise: the weather isn't always great, but we get Taiwanese ribbon ice.

Cool It

Fresh fruit on ice is the star at this Spring Branch hot spot.

Cool Moves

Concession stand classics like Frito pie and snowcones make this Heights favorite indispensable during the summer.

Life Shavers

Alexx and Rhonda Nanez, owners of Just Chill Out, on finding your own happiness, Houston-style

07/09/2015 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt

Sweet Treats

The Lubbock-based snowcone shop has taken over Houston. Here's how.

Frozen Favorites

The popular Lubbock-based snowcone shop is set to open two dozen locations in Houston.