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.
Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet
| September 29, 2025
2025 southern smoke festival | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | southern smoke festival | tourism
Sample bites from 85+ top chefs, sip signature cocktails, and enjoy live music at Houston’s biggest culinary block party on October 4.
The 23 most Instagrammable spots in Houston
| September 25, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | instagrammable spots | LIFESTYLE | social media game | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
If you’re looking for an eye-catching shot to up your social media game, we’ve got you covered with this list of picture-perfect spots around Houston.
The fascinating history of Houston’s iconic concert venue Anderson Fair
| September 15, 2025
anderson fair | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | houston businesses | houston history | houston venues | HTX | HTX-hardgate | live music venue | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
In Houston, we are fortunate to have widespread live music venues of every size and catering to every taste—and grandaddy of them all is Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant, an oddly named listening room that since 1970 has hosted musical legends—and it’s still going strong.
How to celebrate 2025 Oktoberfest in Houston
| September 10, 2025
celebration | Community | CULTURE | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | oktoberfest | THINGS TO DO
Find authentic German beer gardens, bratwurst, live polka music, and traditional festivities at Houston’s 2025 Oktoberfest events.
Hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, & more: All the fall fun in Houston
| September 1, 2025
Community | corn mazes | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | hayrides | HTX | LIFESTYLE | pumpkin patches | recreation | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Discover Houston’s best autumn attractions, from family-friendly farms to seasonal festivals that celebrate the harvest season.
Where to get the best gluten-free eats In Houston
| August 27, 2025
Community | CULTURE | food and drink | gluten-free | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS
Gluten-free diners don’t need to take chances when it comes to Houston’s food scene. Here’s our guide for gluten-free dining in H-Town.