Cold Press

How Winter Storm Uri Nearly Destroyed Texas’s Olive Oil Industry

Texas was on track to become America’s second-largest olive oil producer—then Uri hit. Five years later, farmers are still counting their losses.

05/06/2026 By Pamela Agbu

Reasons to Love Houston

The 3 Great Things About Houston’s Weather (Not The Onion)

Yes, you heard us. There are a handful of reasons to embrace our sweltering, scorching, sizzling, surprising (derogatory) climate.

03/31/2025 By Emma Balter

Alt Route

An Insider’s Guide to Under-the-Radar Colorado Ski Resorts

Three ski destinations you’ve probably never heard of but should absolutely visit.

11/15/2024 By Amanda M. Faison

Cooling Down

Houstonians Will Finally Have an Uneventful Winter Season

Fingers crossed! There are no freezes in sight thanks to La Niña.

10/28/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Let It Snow

Travel Destinations in Texas to (Maybe, Probably) See Some Snow

Pack your beanies, gloves, blankets, and parkas for a chilly getaway.

01/11/2024 By Rosemary Akpan

Cozy but Mild

Here’s What Houstonians Can Expect from the Weather This Winter

Good news: we’re likely not getting another freeze.

11/02/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Winter Storm Uri

Remembering Houston's Deep Freeze of 2021

Hard lessons learned.

12/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart Illustrations by Michael Byers

Hard Freeze

Houston’s Getting an Arctic Blast—What to Know about Hard Freeze

An arctic cold front is headed toward Harris County, with lows in the 20s and highs in the 30s.

12/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

NO SCHOOL, NO PROBLEM

Winter Break Camps for Kids Looking to Paint, Play, and Learn This Holiday

Looking for somewhere to drop the kids off this holiday break? Check out our list of winter camps in Houston.

12/15/2022 By Claire Anderson

NOT SO SILENT NIGHT

Christmas Caroling in Houston 101: Where to Go, How to Join

This Christmas in Houston just got jollier.

12/01/2022 By Claire Anderson

WELL-MANNERED FRIVOLITY

We Spent a Night at Hogwarts at the Harry Potter Yule Ball

Can’t make it to Platform 9 ¾ this winter? No worries: Hogwarts has come to Houston.

11/30/2022 By Claire Anderson and Rosemary Akpan

BRRREWS

The Winter Patio Dining Guide: What's Heated and What's Covered

We're compiling a list of the warmest spots to eat and drink as the weather gets a little cooler.

11/17/2022 By Timothy Malcolm and Rosemary Akpan

SAILING SEAS

Princess Cruises Returns to Galveston after Six-Year Hiatus

Houstonians can once again set sail to sunny destinations on Princess Cruises.

04/21/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Love Is In The Air

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, February 11-13

The Winter Olympic Games look a little different in H-Town.

02/10/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Houston Get-Together

Perfect Party: Who We're Inviting To Christmas

These major players would be the perfect winter party guests.

12/27/2021 By Nandi Howard Illustrations by Robin Kachantones

Open Road

7 Ways To Experience Colorado This Winter

How to enjoy Colorado – without the skis.

12/24/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Weather

Here's What Lies Ahead For Texans This Winter

Following February's winter storm, many are wondering what's to come this season.

12/01/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Christmas is near

The Nutcracker Market Is Re-Doing Its 40th Year Anniversary Celebration

This November, The Nutcracker Market returns to NRG Center to bring in Houston’s holiday season and celebrate in-person after last year's milestone was short lived.

08/16/2021 By Shivani Parmar

We’ve been here before

City and County Establish Winter Storm Relief Fund

The fund is intended to aid in home repairs as the city recovers from last week’s brutal Arctic blast.

02/22/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Food News

Saturday's Food Update: New Southern Smoke Initiative, Where to Get Free Meals

If you need a hot meal, don't hesitate.

02/20/2021 By Timothy Malcolm