Rebecca Deurlein
Rebecca Deurlein is a freelance writer who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food & beverage, and wellness. You can find her work in a broad range of publications, including Forbes, Travel & Leisure, Thrillist, Eater, Salon, and Southern Living. Deurlein is also the author of the parenting book Teenagers 101.
This small city became the Christmas capital of Texas. Here’s why.
| November 18, 2025
christmas capital of texas | Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | grapevine | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | SHOPPING | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Grapevine, Texas, draws over two million visitors to 1,400 Christmas events each year. Here’s what makes this town just north of Dallas a festive draw at the holidays.
7 ways to give back in Houston during the holiday season
| November 18, 2025
animals | charities | christmas | Community | CULTURE | food banks | giving back | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | local politics | nonprofits | pets | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
From volunteering to donations, these seven Houston charities and nonprofits help you give back to those facing hardship in our community during the holidays.
All the places in Houston where you can take your workout outdoors
| November 12, 2025
Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HEALTH | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | outdoor workouts | outdoors | recreation | TEXAS
From outdoor fitness classes to running trails and park workouts, fall is the perfect time to discover Houston’s best spots for exercising al fresco.
Everything Merry and Bright: Your Complete Guide to Houston’s Holiday Magic
| November 6, 2025
christmas | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | holiday season | holiday traditions | HOLIDAYS | HTX | LIFESTYLE | recreation | winter | winter festivals
Explore Houston’s best holiday festivals, Christmas markets, spectacular light shows, and Santa meet-and-greets for an unforgettable festive season.
The 7 biggest misconceptions about Houston, according to a local
| October 24, 2025
Think Houston is all cowboys and tumbleweeds? A longtime Houstonian debunks seven major myths about America’s 4th largest city, from its cuisine to its climate.
8 Halloween events in Houston, from family-friendly to frightening
| October 7, 2025
animals | ENTERTAINMENT | halloween | halloween events | haunted house | horror movies | HTX | LITERATURE | outdoors | recreation | TEXAS
Looking for spooky fun this October? From kid-friendly festivals to haunted houses, Houston offers Halloween events for every age and scare level.