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Garden Rescue

An Expert Shares Tips to Save Your Plants from the Hard Freeze

As an Arctic front descends, ensure that your garden emerges unscathed with tips from a pro at the Houston Botanic Garden.

01/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

FRIDAY Q&A

Wade Phillips Returns to Football as Head Coach of XFL's Houston Roughnecks

In the first of our new "Friday Q&A" series, we discuss Texas, football, and Texas Football as part of the new XFL league with the legendary coach.

02/10/2023 By Jessica Lodge

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

Shine Bright

Take Your Holiday Spirit Underground With Cistern Illuminated

The cistern is bringing even more holiday cheer to Downtown.

12/01/2022 By Shelby Stewart

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Houston Experiences to Gift the Go-Getter in Your Life

From immersive art experiences to indoor skydiving and pottery classes, there’s something for every kind of go-getter on this list.

11/22/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Snap a Pic

20 of Houston's Most Instagram-Friendly Selfie Spots

Try out one of these photogenic sites for your next Instagram post.

10/18/2022 By Jessica Lodge

DATE NIGHT

7 Local First Dates Perfect For Keeping It Casual

From guided painting to boba tea, here’s our list of top date spots for all things easygoing.

10/10/2022 By Anna Rajagopal

DRINK AND BE MERRY

Prost! 7 Oktoberfest Events Happening Right Here in Houston

Celebrate the famous German beer festival with drinks and dogs at one of these Houston events.

09/28/2022 By Claire Anderson

Boo!

6 Ghost Tours That Showcase Houston's Spooky Side

Pub crawls, museum tours, and walks in the park make up some of Houston’s top ghostly attractions.

09/15/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Paddle On

Here's Where to Kayak and Paddle in Houston

Rent Kayaks from Bayou City Adventures at Discovery Green to North Lake Conroe Paddling Co. in Lake Conroe—our city has no shortage of paddle-worthy waterways.

07/21/2022 By Katharine Shilcutt

Happy Campers

20 Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love

School's almost out – here's where the kids can go.

04/08/2022 By Marianella Orlando and Brianna Benitez

New Blooms

How To Spring Into A New Hobby

There’s just something about spring that makes you want to refocus on your goals and start something new.

03/10/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Merry and bright

Add Houston Botanic Garden to Your Holiday Lights Bucket List

Lightscape is bringing a one-mile trail of holiday cheer to Houston this November.

07/26/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

No more blue bayou

Buffalo Bayou’s Pontoon Boat, Spirit of the Bayou, Is Back in Business

Here’s what’s happening on the water.

07/07/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

Pedal to the metal

Go for a Bike Ride with Donkeeboy and Donkeemom

The mother-son duo will celebrate their latest mural, “Bike Through H-Town” on July 14.

07/06/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Beat the Heat

5 Houston Pools We Want to Rent This Summer

Swimmy, the Airbnb-esque app for swimming pools, has come to Texas just in time for blazing hot temps.

07/02/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

Date night just got better

Picnic All Summer Long at the Houston Arboretum

The nature center is offering Saturday evening picnic baskets through August.

07/01/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Say “I Do” to The Venue

Here’s Where You Can Elope in Houston

Your go-to location guide for your runaway wedding.

06/23/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Can't put a price on fun

Have the Best Summer Ever with These Local Deals

Keeping the kids busy and engaged is one thing. Doing it on a budget? That’s certainly not child’s play. But fear not!

06/10/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Hidden Gems

Take Your Kids on a Scavenger Hunt Across Houston

Switch off the screens and take a break from the summer reading—the search is on!

06/09/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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