This Week's Hot Headlines

Celebrated Houston chef opens Midtown restaurant and more top stories

star-spangled flop

Texas bottoms out on new list of most patriotic states in U.S.

Music feature

Texas country star Cody Johnson's new album goes to 'Banks of Trinity'

New at the Marlene

Boutique Houston hotel steps up with 4 new suites, antiques shop, and more

beachin' on a budget

Texas hot spot surfs onto America's most affordable beach destinations

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Restaurant business

Comfort food chain Cotton Patch Cafe acquired by Dallas restaurant group

where to eat on independence day

These Houston restaurants are celebrating July 4 with food and drink deals

wine guy Wednesday

Chris Shepherd celebrates the underated wines of the Willamette Valley

CITY LIFE

gas price news

This is how much Texas gas prices have fallen since May 2026

This Week's Hot Headlines

Killen to close Michelin-rated Houston restaurant and more top stories

4th of July Fun

Houston shines as a top city in Texas to celebrate 4th of July

Leading the Pack

Houston SPCA names co-chairs of its biggest annual fundraising event

ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend Event Planner

Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this Fourth of July weekend

Avoid FOMO, Plan Now

Book your holiday party now, before the best dates disappear

TRAVEL

where to travel right now

Top Texas hotels turn up the summer fun and more travel ideas for July

Hill country retreat

Canyon Ranch now booking stays for new resort in the Hill Country

Texas getaways

New restaurants and bars give Texas coastal town a grown-up glow-up

On the Road

How to get the most out of small-but-spectacular Shenandoah

REAL ESTATE

Bang for Buck

Surprising suburb unlocks biggest apartments in Houston for $1,500

real estate report

Houston new home prices are falling while sales climb, report says

Elegant Exclusivity

The Langley brings ultra-luxe high-rise living to Houston

ARTS

Best July Theater

Miller Outdoor Theatre reopens and 7 more performance debuts for July

MFAH will host two impressive American art exhibits this fall

honoring the past

Houston museum's new project preserves historic Freedmen's Town bricks

HOME + DESIGN

Choregraphing Color

Houston's Benjamin Johnston dishes on the 'House of No,' his new book, and more

swedish meatballs and more

Swedish furniture giant IKEA sets opening date for new Houston store

dive in

Houston designer dishes on Tulum-inspired look of chic Montrose cocktail lounge

FASHION + BEAUTY

SEASONAL SIZZLE

Where to shop in Houston right now: 12 can't-miss spots for summer 2026

Neiman's news

Neiman Marcus' parent company emerges from bankruptcy with new name

LAUNDRY LOWDOWN

Houston dermatologist's guide to doing laundry for healthier summer skin