Houston – Post Lists
Spot the purple ‘The Giving Pumps’ at Shell gas stations for a chance to give back in Houston
| September 22, 2025
The new Shell pumps are part of a charity campaign called “The Giving Pump,” running now through the end of October. Customers will have the chance to donate a portion of every gas purchase towards two children’s charities: the Children’s Medical Foundation of Houston and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston.
5 degrees of live music: A local’s guide to the best music venues in Houston
| September 19, 2025
While other Americans are starting to pull out their chunky knits and warming their hands over a blazing fire, fall looks a little bit different for those of us living in Houston.
Lina Hidalgo won’t seek third term as Harris County chief executive
| September 18, 2025
Harris County voters will choose a new county judge in 2026, as Lina Hidalgo announced she won’t seek a third term.
The best breakfast restaurants in Houston, according to Yelp
| September 16, 2025
Houston may be known for barbecue and Tex-Mex, but the sprawling city has also developed a stellar reputation for breakfast spots. Mexican fusion cafe CasaEma landed on Bon Appetit’s 14 Best New Breakfast Restaurants, serving some of the best pan dulce in the city. The Breakfast Klub—which has quickly become a main attraction in Houston for out-of-towners— has been consistently ranked as one of the best breakfast restaurants in the US by Good Morning America, USA Today, Esquire, and Forbes Magazine.
Houston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month amid concerns over ICE arrests
| September 15, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15, kicks off in Houston this week with music, dance, and festivals across the area. But for many, the celebrations are not just about celebrating culture—it’s also about finding hope and joy at a time when increased immigration enforcement has left many communities on edge.
The fascinating history of Houston’s iconic concert venue Anderson Fair
| September 15, 2025
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.
New Houston-area Family Place Libraries provide safe learning spaces for families
| September 12, 2025
Two new Family Place Libraries have been unveiled in the Houston area, and will set the scene for a focused environment for families to take learning to the next level on their own time.
New redistricting maps won’t impact US House special election in Houston
| September 11, 2025
Voters in Houston's 18th Congressional District head to the polls in November to pick a replacement for US Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March.
Houston residents to see increased electricity bill due to CenterPoint Energy cost adjustments
| September 11, 2025
The last thing most Houston residents want to hear is that an already potentially high electric bill could be even higher.
University of Houston-Sugar Land debuts new engineering building
| September 10, 2025
A new engineering building built by a Houston university continues to fill the ever-growing need for engineers.