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It’s the perfect time of year to discover the top spots for crawfish in Houston.

It’s crawfish season! Here’s where to find the best crawfish in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

crawfish | crawfish boil | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
We may take one month to reflect on the significance of Black history, but Black contributions are felt every day here in Houston and across the U.S.

Celebrate Black History Month, Houston rodeo-style

by Rebecca Deurlein

2026 Black Heritage Day | 2026 houston rodeo | animals | Black History Month | CIVIL RIGHTS | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | houston rodeo | HTX | HTX-hardgate | music | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Houston chefs Dominick Lee and EJ Miller are banding together for an exclusive one-night-only Mardi Gras meal on Feb. 6.

Get on the list for a one-night-only Mardi Gras dinner

by Sam Cohen

Augustine’s | Chardon | CULTURE | Dominick Lee | EJ Miller | fine dining | food & drink | food and drink | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | Mardi Gras dinner | prix-fixe menu | TEXAS | The Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler | THINGS TO DO | three-courses
A new exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is dedicated to the works of Frida Kahlo.

Houston, meet Frida Kahlo: MFAH opens doors to beloved artist’s world

by Sam Cohen

arts | CULTURE | exhibit | FAMILY | Frida Kahlo | Frida Kahlo exhibit | Frida: The Making of an Icon | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | MFAH | Museum of Fine Arts | THINGS TO DO
The MLK Grande Parade and the Black Heritage Society have worked together, alongside Mayor John Whitmire and the City of Houston, to plan the first-ever MLK Unity Parade, set to take place on Monday, January 19.

Houston’s 2 MLK parades join forces for historic unity celebration on Jan. 19

by Sam Cohen

Community | CULTURE | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | HARDGATE | HTX | John Whitmire | LIFESTYLE | MLK Day | MLK Day in Houston | MLK Day of Service | MLK Unity Parade | Rice University | THINGS TO DO
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Houston ‘End Cash Bail’ exhibit places spotlight on bail system inequality

by Sierra Rozen

CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | lawmakers | TEXAS LEGISLATURE

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Spend less time in the kitchen and save some bucks with these Houston Thanksgiving feasts

by Sierra Rozen

| November 10, 2025

Community | CULTURE | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | 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.
Across Houston, you’ll find holiday traditions that bring the whole family together, opportunities to stroll with your significant other through Christmas wonderlands, and more shopping than you can shake a credit card at.

Everything Merry and Bright: Your Complete Guide to Houston’s Holiday Magic

by Rebecca Deurlein

| November 6, 2025

christmas | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | holiday season | holiday traditions | HOLIDAYS | HTX | 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.
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3 Houston Rising Star chef honorees reflect on restaurant industry

by Sierra Rozen

| October 28, 2025

Community | CULTURE | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | 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.
Houston offers Halloween events for every age and scare level.

8 Halloween events in Houston, from family-friendly to frightening

by Rebecca Deurlein

| October 7, 2025

animals | ENTERTAINMENT | halloween | halloween events | haunted house | horror movies | HTX | LITERATURE | outdoors | recreation | TEXAS
Looking for spooky fun this October? From kid-friendly festivals to haunted houses, Houston offers Halloween events for every age and scare level.
From food trucks to family joints, these top spots for breakfast tacos in Houston deliver authentic Tex-Mex flavors with homemade tortillas, fresh eggs, and just the right kick.

8 places to get the best breakfast tacos in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| October 7, 2025

breakfast | breakfast tacos | CULTURE | food and drink | food trucks | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | tex-mex
From food trucks to family joints, these top spots for breakfast tacos in Houston deliver authentic Tex-Mex flavors with homemade tortillas, fresh eggs, and just the right kick.
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Get your scream on at these 8 Houston-area haunted houses

by Sierra Rozen

| October 2, 2025

Community | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
If you’re someone who loves the idea of living in a horror movie, you can easily fulfill this fantasy at one of Houston’s haunted houses. The city and its surrounding areas offer a wide range of spooky spots, from masked killers and bug infestations to abandoned asylums and stalker clowns. Check out these eight haunts in the Houston area to get spooky at.
Ime Udoka is entering his third season as the Rockets’ head coach, and fourth as a head coach overall.

Get to know your 2025-2026 Houston Rockets NBA team

by Joey Held

| September 30, 2025

CULTURE | DALLAS MAVERICKS | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | Houston Rockets | HTX | LIFESTYLE | NBA | SPORTS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Last year’s squad was a surprising top seed in the Western Conference. After shaking up their roster, the 2025-2026 Houston Rockets are a title contender.
The fragrant aroma of sizzling meats will draw curious crowds and traveling tourists to Discovery Green on Saturday, October 4, when the 2025 annual Southern Smoke Festival returns to downtown Houston.

Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet

by Rebecca Deurlein

| 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.
In a city known for its sprawling highways and high rises, there is still beauty to be found in Houston. It’s in the art, architecture, gardens, cityscapes, and the bayou that runs through the city, all of which make for great photos.

The 23 most Instagrammable spots in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| 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.
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5 degrees of live music: A local’s guide to the best music venues in Houston

by Sierra Rozen

| September 19, 2025

Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
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.
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The best breakfast restaurants in Houston, according to Yelp

by Sierra Rozen

| September 16, 2025

Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | THINGS TO DO
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.
Cities and small towns across the U.S. participate in Oktoberfest.

How to celebrate 2025 Oktoberfest in Houston

by Rebecca Deurlein

| 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.
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