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8 Halloween events in Houston, from family-friendly to frightening
animals | ENTERTAINMENT | halloween | halloween events | haunted house | horror movies | HTX | LITERATURE | outdoors | recreation | TEXAS
8 places to get the best breakfast tacos in Houston
breakfast | breakfast tacos | CULTURE | food and drink | food trucks | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | tex-mex
Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet
| September 29, 2025
2025 southern smoke festival | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | southern smoke festival | tourism
Sample bites from 85+ top chefs, sip signature cocktails, and enjoy live music at Houston’s biggest culinary block party on October 4.
The 23 most Instagrammable spots in Houston
| September 25, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HTX | instagrammable spots | LIFESTYLE | social media game | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
If you’re looking for an eye-catching shot to up your social media game, we’ve got you covered with this list of picture-perfect spots around 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.
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.
How to celebrate 2025 Oktoberfest in Houston
| September 10, 2025
celebration | Community | CULTURE | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | oktoberfest | THINGS TO DO
Find authentic German beer gardens, bratwurst, live polka music, and traditional festivities at Houston’s 2025 Oktoberfest events.
Hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, & more: All the fall fun in Houston
| September 1, 2025
Community | corn mazes | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | hayrides | HTX | LIFESTYLE | pumpkin patches | recreation | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Discover Houston’s best autumn attractions, from family-friendly farms to seasonal festivals that celebrate the harvest season.
9 Houston events to attend in September
| August 28, 2025
As the weather starts to (hopefully) cool down, many Houstonians will be at NRG catching a football game, listening to jazz music at the Houston Jazz Festival, or attending a show at the Hobby Center. But if you’re trying to enjoy the last rays of summer, check out these nine upcoming events in Houston. Hotel […]
Where to get the best gluten-free eats In Houston
| August 27, 2025
Gluten-free diners don’t need to take chances when it comes to Houston’s food scene. Here’s our guide for gluten-free dining in H-Town.
Discover the 30 Michelin-recognized restaurants in Houston
| July 29, 2025
Houston’s culinary scene has some impressive standouts. Here are the restaurants in Houston that have been honored by the prestigious MICHELIN Guide.
Craving a cone? 8 local Houston ice cream shops to head to
| July 17, 2025
CULTURE | food and drink | frozen custard | HARDGATE | houston ice cream | HTX | ice cream | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | woman-owned business
From ice cream to custards to crazy, seasonal flavors, stay cool in the sizzling summer heat at these Houston ice cream shops.
Reading is fundamental: A bookworm’s guide to Houston bookstores
| July 16, 2025
There’s nothing that compares to walking into a new bookstore, breathing in the smell of fresh paper, and knowing that the possibilities of an adventure are endless.
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.