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.
The 5 best Cajun restaurants in Houston, according to the locals
| March 31, 2026
Abe’s Cajun Market | cajun food | cajun restaurants | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen | The Boot | Treebeards | Viola and Agnes | Zydeco Louisiana Diner
You’ll find perfectly seasoned roux, kicky jambalaya, and fresh seafood singing with spice at these highly rated Cajun restaurants in Houston.
What to know about the 2026 Art Car Parade, Houston’s largest free public event
| March 30, 2026
2026 Houston Art Car Parade | artists | creatives | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | free | free event | Houston Art Car Parade | houston history | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | parade | TEXAS HISTORY | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
Houston’s wildest free event, the Art Car Parade, is back with 250 rolling masterpieces, 315,000 fans, and one unforgettable parade.
The best lunch deals in Houston for every craving
| March 30, 2026
Brennan’s of Houston | food & drink | food and drink | Four Seasons Hotel Houston | HTX | HTX-hardgate | Izakaya Wa | LIFESTYLE | Luna Pizzeria | lunch deals | Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill | Zanti Cucina Italiana
From a $16 Japanese feast to Friday pork chops, these lunch deals in Houston prove midday dining doesn’t have to break the bank.
Run the World (Girls): Tour Beyoncé’s hometown this Women’s History Month
| February 23, 2026
arts | beyonce | celebrities | crawfish | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | Houston Rockets | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | queen bey | third ward
Recording studios, fried chicken, and childhood homes—here’s your guide to visiting all the Houston spots made famous by Beyoncé.
What to know about the Texas Medical Center—aka the ‘Medical Mini-City’
| February 20, 2026
baylor college of medicine | Community | EDUCATION | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | medical mini city | Rice University | TEXAS | texas children's hospital | texas medical center
Welcome to the Texas Medical Center, a sprawling campus in south-central Houston just south of the city’s Museum District and rated one of the top places to visit in this city. Composed of 61 medical institutions, the Medical Mini-City, as it’s often called, has the unique distinction of being both the largest medical center and the largest life science destination in the world.
Houston’s reality TV stars continue to shine
| February 19, 2026
Big Brother | celebrities | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | Family Empire: Houston | Heart & Hustle: Houston | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Love is Blind | My 600-lb Life | Outdaughtered | reality tv | reality tv stars | survivor
This city’s reality TV stars span every genre—from competition shows to dating dramas—proving the city breeds unforgettable personalities.