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‘Can we go thrift shopping?’ The best Houston thrift stores, according to you
| July 3, 2025
Most shoppers know there’s nothing like the thrill of bringing home a newly purchased item. But, an even bigger thrill is scoring a deal and finding a gem for next to nothing.
As DEI faces pushback, Houston partners with Kroger to launch jobs initiative
| July 2, 2025
As DEI programs face pushback nationally, Houston is leaning in. Roderick Batson, with support from the city of Houston and Kroger, has launched Helping Heroes Staffing to create real job opportunities for people with special needs.
Unpacking the pickleball craze: The best places to play in Houston
| July 2, 2025
Said to be easier than tennis, often referred to as a "millennial sport,” and having nothing to do with the vinegary vegetable, pickleball has taken over as the fastest growing sport in the country.
8 Houston hikes with plenty of shade
| July 2, 2025
You’ll feel as cool as a cucumber all summer long on these shade-filled Houston hikes.
Houston’s 6 best movie theatres
| June 30, 2025
Houston is home to many unique movie-going experiences, from rooftop moments to drive-ins. Check out some of our favorites below.
Bow-wow! 12 dog-friendly restaurants, bars in Houston
| June 26, 2025
animals | Community | CULTURE | dog-friendly restaurants | food and drink | HARDGATE | houston restaurants | HTX | LIFESTYLE | pets | TEXAS
Our guide to Houston dog-friendly restaurants and bars will ensure both you and your pup have plenty of welcoming spots—and tasty food to go along with them.
Rural Texas could lose dozens of hospitals under Republican budget bill
| June 25, 2025
Already struggling rural hospitals in Texas could be forced to close due to healthcare spending cuts under a Republican-backed bill in Congress.
10 reasons why Houston became a tourist hotspot
| June 25, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | parks | SPORTS | THINGS TO DO
With an eclectic dining scene, big-city attractions, and its own unique vibe, Houston attracts visitors from all over the world.
Longtime Houston art space, Graffiti Park, will be demolished for TxDOT project
| June 24, 2025
Graffiti Park has long been known as a cultural hotspot for aspiring and established artists to be able to showcase their work in a free and public space. But now, a highway improvement project has resulted in the iconic area’s demolition.
How to report potholes, broken streetlights, flooding in Houston
| June 23, 2025
Local residents know that navigating Houston streets can sometimes be challenging: If you've ever swerved around a pothole while driving up and down Kirby Drive, you get it. However, residents can do their part by reporting obstacles like potholes and flooding, or broken streetlights, that they encounter on their daily routes.
Houston Dynamo FC: Meet the 2025 star players
| June 23, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | houston dynamo fc | HTX | LIFESTYLE | soccer | SPORTS
We’re hitting the pitch! Houston Dynamo FC is playing in its 20th season this year. Learn about the club’s biggest stars, history, and traditions.
How 7 iconic Houston businesses got their start
| June 19, 2025
You’ve probably spotted these Houston businesses around the city. Learn their history and how they’ve evolved into the legendary companies they are today.