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The best cocktail bars in Houston you need to visit right now
cocktail bars | Community | craft cocktails | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Local news | nightlife | THINGS TO DO
Houston’s most social media-famous food joints in 2026
Community | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE
7 ways to give back in Houston during the holiday season
| November 18, 2025
animals | charities | christmas | Community | CULTURE | food banks | giving back | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | local politics | nonprofits | pets | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
From volunteering to donations, these seven Houston charities and nonprofits help you give back to those facing hardship in our community during the holidays.
Here are just some of the free things to do inside the Texas Renaissance Festival
| November 13, 2025
Running through Nov. 30, the Texas Renaissance Festival has something for every budget. Come along with Houston Newsletter Editor, Sierra as she explores free things to do at the festival and subscribe to the COURIER HTX free email newsletter at the link in our bio to keep up with more Houston happenings.
All the places in Houston where you can take your workout outdoors
| November 12, 2025
Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HEALTH | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | outdoor workouts | outdoors | recreation | TEXAS
From outdoor fitness classes to running trails and park workouts, fall is the perfect time to discover Houston’s best spots for exercising al fresco.
Spend less time in the kitchen and save some bucks with these Houston Thanksgiving feasts
| November 10, 2025
Community | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE
Turkey, stuffing, pies, cranberry sauce, rolls, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes…Thanksgiving suppers can not only get lengthy, but also pricey with all you need to buy.
More Than a Prayer Hall: Houston’s New Ismaili Center Offers Community Spaces for Everyone
| November 7, 2025
Community | CULTURE | EDUCATION | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | Ismaili Center | Jamatkhanas | LIFESTYLE | prayer halls
The first Ismaili Center in the US is set to open in Houston next month. Here are all of the details.
Everything Merry and Bright: Your Complete Guide to Houston’s Holiday Magic
| November 6, 2025
christmas | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | holiday season | holiday traditions | HOLIDAYS | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | recreation | winter | winter festivals
Explore Houston’s best holiday festivals, Christmas markets, spectacular light shows, and Santa meet-and-greets for an unforgettable festive season.
Houston ISD expands breakfast, after school food programs as SNAP benefits continue to be delayed
| November 4, 2025
As the future of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits remains uncertain during the federal government shutdown, a local school district is stepping up to make sure their students don’t go hungry.
Hungover in Houston? Try these 7 local cures
| November 3, 2025
Whether you’re looking for a savory filling meal or simply want to melt into a puddle at a spa, these hangover remedies will cure what ails ya.
10 completely free events to attend in the Houston area in November
| October 30, 2025
Affordability | Community | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
As the holiday season fast approaches, we all want to save a little bit of money while still getting out of the house and enjoying the nice weather Houston has finally blessed us with. Check out these upcoming free events.
Houston Food Bank partners with local agencies to help those losing food assistance due to government shutdown
| October 28, 2025
As the federal government shutdown drags on, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to pause its benefits for the month of November, leaving hundreds of thousands of low-income families and individuals in the Houston area without valuable resources to purchase food.
3 Houston Rising Star chef honorees reflect on restaurant industry
| October 28, 2025
Community | CULTURE | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE
As someone who’s spent her recent years exploring the culinary treats that Houston has to offer, it’s a relief that the city is finally being acknowledged as the foodie destination it is. Twenty-four magazine issues since Houston was first chosen, the city was front and center again for the September issue of StarChefs Rising Stars magazine. A variety of 22 food professionals were chosen, ranging from chefs to bartenders to bakers.
Nearly 75K Houstonians cast a ballot during the first week of early voting in Texas
| October 27, 2025
One week of early voting is in the books for Harris County, and the unofficial numbers have fallen short compared to past years. The good news is that Houstonians still have until Friday to cast their ballot before Election Day.