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The current March season is focusing on Venice

Discover the 30 Michelin-recognized restaurants in Houston

by Joey Held

City of Houston seeks to prohibit electric scooters

by Sierra Rozen

Community | HTX | lawmakers

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Sam Houston: 9 facts about the city’s namesake (including when he ran away & was adopted by a Cherokee chief!)

by Joey Held

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Craving a cone? 8 local Houston ice cream shops to head to

by Rebecca Deurlein

Reading is fundamental: A bookworm’s guide to Houston bookstores

by Sierra Rozen

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15 of the best Senior Discounts in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| May 21, 2025

These 15 senior discounts in Houston will save you money on various activities throughout the city, from museums and restaurants to transportation.

Trade pre-apprentice program is ‘no-brainer’ for Texans looking for a new career

by Joi Louviere

| May 2, 2025

This state-funded program gives cohorts from Austin, Houston, and DFW a pathway into green construction jobs, while paying them to learn.

The oldest buildings in Houston that are still standing

by Joey Held

| May 1, 2025

We’re taking a tour through time, exploring some of the most historic buildings in Houston. Which ones have survived as the city evolves?

Fun in the sun: 20 Houston events happening this summer

by Britteny Dee

| May 1, 2025

From taco and craft beer festivals to a Fourth of July party, you won’t want to miss these Houston events happening in summer 2025.

Learn all about Houston’s 19 sister cities across the globe

by Britteny Dee

| May 1, 2025

Community | CULTURE | HTX | LIFESTYLE

From China and South Korea to Mexico and Ecuador, Houston has 19 sister cities worldwide. Learn all about each one.

The 10 best spots for burgers in Houston (according to Yelp)

by Joey Held

| April 10, 2025

food & drink | food and drink | HTX | STATE

Offering a variety of thin smash burgers and meaty behemoths you can barely get your mouth around, these Houston burger joints are worth a visit.

15 completely free things to do in Houston

by Joey Held

| April 10, 2025

ENTERTAINMENT | HTX | STATE

Between extensive art collections, skate parks, and boat tours, there are free things to do in Houston all year round. Plan your next move with our guide.