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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.
It’s the perfect time of year to discover the top spots for crawfish in Houston.

It’s crawfish season! Here’s where to find the best crawfish in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| February 12, 2026

crawfish | crawfish boil | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
It’s the perfect time of year to discover the top spots for crawfish in Houston: Here’s our guide to the tastiest mudbugs in the city.
Houston’s many nicknames stem from a variety of origins, including its economy, topography, industry, sports, and music culture (hip hop and R&B, not country, showing just how surprisingly diverse Houston has always been).

The real stories behind Houston’s 5 nicknames

by Rebecca Deurlein

| February 6, 2026

Bayou City | Clutch City | CULTURE | EDUCATION | Energy Capital of the World | ENTERTAINMENT | h-town | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | nasa | nicknames | Space City | SPORTS | TEXAS
Explore the origins of Houston’s five famous nicknames—from Space City to H-Town—rooted in NASA, oil, and its diverse culture.
We may take one month to reflect on the significance of Black history, but Black contributions are felt every day here in Houston and across the U.S.

Celebrate Black History Month, Houston rodeo-style

by Rebecca Deurlein

| February 3, 2026

2026 Black Heritage Day | 2026 houston rodeo | animals | Black History Month | CIVIL RIGHTS | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston rodeo | HTX | HTX-hardgate | music | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Cowboys, musicians, and the 2026 Black Heritage Day prove that Houston’s cowboy culture wouldn’t be complete without its long history of Black contributors.
Houston is teeming with dog parks—so many that no matter where you live or work, you can find a pup-friendly park nearby.

Houston’s best dog parks for running, splashing, & making new friends

by Rebecca Deurlein

| January 12, 2026

animals | Community | CULTURE | dog parks | dogs | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | outdoors | pets | recreation | THINGS TO DO
From fountains to fenced play areas, find dog parks in Houston where your pup can exercise and socialize year-round.
From gardens to food fests, Houston’s spring calendar is packed with can’t-miss events for singles, couples, and families alike.

Mark your calendars: 9 spring festivals & events in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| January 7, 2026

animals | arts | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | latino | outdoor recreation | recreation | rodeo | sugar land | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
From gardens to food fests, Houston’s spring calendar is packed with can’t-miss events for singles, couples, and families alike. Every new year starts with a blank slate, a chance to start fresh and let whatever’s coming next unfold. If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to experience Houston like the tourists who flock here, you’ve […]
In 2026, the world’s largest livestock show returns to NRG Stadium from March 2 to March 22 and promises three weeks of non-stop entertainment, day and night.

What to expect at the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

by Rebecca Deurlein

| December 27, 2025

animals | Community | concerts | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston livestock show and rodeo | HTX | LIFESTYLE | recreation | rodeo | SHOPPING
Heading to Houston in March? Preview the heart-pumping rodeo action, exclusive shopping, and electrifying concerts at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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