Local
-
‘Art over greed’: How a Houston art cafe survived a franchise next door
When a popular coffee shop chain moved into their already-packed strip mall, this shop owner knew she’d have to leave to keep her business alive.
-
Eat big, give back: Houston Restaurant Weeks returns August 1
This year’s Houston Restaurant Weeks event will take run through September 7.
-
10 things to do in Houston before the kids head back to school
It’s almost back-to-school time. Here’s how to get the most out of the last days of summer break with fun activities the kids in your life will treasure.
-
Microvolunteering in Houston: What it is and where to do it
Find out how to have an impact on your hometown by volunteering for an hour, a day, or whenever it’s convenient, sometimes without leaving your house.
-
Stay cool & have a blast at these 8 water-based attractions in Houston
Beat the summer heat with the whole family at the best water parks, splash pads, and other water-based attractions in Houston.
-
Houston’s most mysterious unsolved true crime cases
Think you know Houston crime? This city’s most notorious crimes have baffled investigators, stumped the FBI, and remained mysteries for years.
-
Heads up, cyclists and joggers: White Oak Bayou Greenway closed near N. Shepherd for 3 months
The stretch of Houston’s White Oak Bayou Greenway near N. Shepherd will be closed for the next 90 days. Here’s everything you need to know.
-
Houston DACA recipient awarded one of the highest honors in the culinary world
Adrian Torres of Máximo was one of three Houston-based chefs honored at this year’s James Beard Foundation Awards.
-
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Houston’s 4th of July events
In 2026, Houston is going big with 4th of July festivals, concerts, and fireworks honoring the freedom and independence this country has enjoyed for 250 years.
-
First‑time visitors from across the world arrive in Houston for the World Cup
Courier Texas hit Houston’s FIFA Fan Fest and caught up with fans from Curaçao, England, and Germany, all first‑time visitors soaking in the city and buzzing with excitement for the World Cup.
-
What it looks like when a giant international event lands on your doorstep
‘It’s happening to us, not with us’: Houston’s EaDo residents brace for FIFA Fan Fest.
-
Discover the 8 best places to grab a glass of wine in Houston
Houston’s wine bar scene is thriving, and these spots prove you don’t need a vineyard nearby to enjoy a seriously great glass.
-
Houston street renamed for Korean War veteran and former POW
Houston City Council has voted to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard in the East End as MSG Joe E. Ramirez Boulevard.
-
Houston organizers devise creative cooling strategies to beat the heat at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Houston organizers have devised several ways of keeping people cool during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s how they’re planning to do that.
-
The MFAH brings three giants of 20th-century art together in one exhibition
Artworks from Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Klee are on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Here’s what to know.
-
‘They pose a great risk of mass surveillance’: Salinas on AI cameras
Houston is preparing to roll out a second round of AI‑powered traffic cameras.
-
13 bar and restaurant patios worth a perch in Houston
Fresh air, Tex-Mex, and room for the kids and dog: These are Houston’s best outdoor patios for eating, drinking, and soaking up the good life.
-
Houstonians could soon pay $5 a month for trash pickup under new budget proposal
A proposed $5 monthly trash pickup fee is part of City Hall’s annual budget proposal. Here’s everything you need to know.
-
Civil rights organization pushes to rename César Chávez Street to Maria Jimenez
LULAC Council 60 is pushing for the City of Houston to rename César Chávez Street in honor of Houston social justice champion Maria Jimenez.
-
Robert’s Lafitte rallies community to save a piece of LGBTQIA+ history
Robert’s Lafitte is the oldest gay bar in Texas and it’s on the verge of closing down. Here’s how you can help.
-
9 cheap & fun ways to spend Memorial Day in Houston
From free outdoor concerts to budget-friendly picnics, here’s how to make the most of Memorial Day weekend in Houston without breaking the bank.
-
Houston, we have a lovebug problem — and it’s only getting worse
Lovebugs, otherwise known as honeymoon flies, are descending on Houston in swarms. Here’s what you need to know about them.
-
Rep. Christian Menefee warns AI data center growth could impact Fort Bend County
US Representative Christian D. Menefee told attendees that rapid growth in AI data centers across Texas could soon reach Fort Bend.
-
La Cancha Social Club brings Latin flair to Houston’s sports bar scene
La Cancha Social Club is opening at 820 Holman St. in Houston. Here’s everything you need to know about the sports bar/nightclub.
-
Harris County leads nation in Black maternal mortality
This week, Commissioner Lesley Briones is spotlighting Harris County’s Black maternal health crisis, noting the county leads the nation in Black maternal mortality. The crisis is being worsened by federal and state policy decisions, including cuts to Medicaid funding, as the county works to expand access to care through its Maternal and Child Health Program.
-
The best cocktail bars in Houston you need to visit right now
Houston’s cocktail scene goes far beyond the ordinary—these are the bars and lounges worth lingering in all night long.
-
Harris County tops Texas and US in active tuberculosis cases
Active tuberculosis cases are higher in Harris County than anywhere else in Texas or the US. Here’s what to know.
-
Houston’s most social media-famous food joints in 2026
Showstopping dishes, lively atmospheres, and celebrity sightings draw influencers to these social media-famous restaurants in Houston. Houstonians on social media, whether influencers or regular ol’ Texans craving a good meal, seek out all types of food from trendy and Instagrammable to just really, really tasty. Then they spread the word online, and that leads to…lines. But this…
-
New road signs aim to slow cars — and save Galveston’s ghost wolves
Wildlife crossing signs have been installed in Galveston to protect the ghost wolves. Here’s what you need to know.
-
Carroll Wiseman’s legacy was written in the stars
NASA’s historic Artemis II mission named a lunar crater after the late Carroll Wiseman, a former Friendswood nurse. Here’s what to know.
