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8 places to get the best breakfast tacos in Houston
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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A sweet deal for home-based food businesses in TX
It is now easier in Texas for home cooks, bakers and farmers to sell their products to the public.
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Chili’s skillet queso fans are nacho happy about the chain’s new menu mixup
Chili’s announced that it’s doing away with its White Queso and Beef Skillet Queso options. The dips will be replaced with a new vegetarian alternative.
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Meet the Indigenous people of Texas
Despite efforts to erase Native American history in the US, there are still active tribes in Texas and efforts to recognize the state’s Indigenous history and preserve the remaining communities. Nationally, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is now celebrated on the second Monday in October—what was once Columbus Day, until 1992, when the city of Berkley, CA…
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A deep dive into Dallas’ forgotten World’s Fair history
One of Texas’s largest cities hosted people across the globe at multiple world’s fairs. Learn about Dallas’ world’s fair history and the legacy it left.
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The summer I turned pro: Meet Dallas Trinity FC’s 15-year-old soccer star, Rhea Moore
One of Dallas Trinity FC’s newest players just became the youngest woman goal scorer in United States professional soccer history at 15.
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Fear Has a New Address—And It’s in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth’s Cutting Edge Haunted House was named the scariest Halloween attraction in the world. Here’s how you can plan your visit.
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See how Texas universities, colleges ranked on US News & World Report Best Colleges 2025 list
While Rice University, University of Texas at Austin, and Texas A&M University typically tend to end up on the higher end of the US News & World Report Best Colleges list, 2025 is the year that University of Houston made the biggest leap.
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The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
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Get your scream on at these 8 Houston-area haunted houses
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…
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11 Houston-area Starbucks closing due to company restructuring
Coffee lovers across the US are having to ditch their normal haunts, as Starbucks closed over 400 locations across the country this past week.
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Haunted in Houston: 6 spots reportedly frequented by ghosts
Houston is more haunted than you might think. Here are six spots reportedly frequented by ghosts. When most people think about haunted areas of the United States, they’re probably thinking about places like New Orleans, Amityville, or Estes Park, where famous ghost sightings have taken place. Houston is, as it turns out, right up there…
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Get to know your 2025-2026 Houston Rockets NBA team
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.
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Get ready to Empty the Shelters in Houston at BARC Animal Shelter
That’s what BARC Animal Shelter hopes will happen at the Empty the Shelters event. From Oct. 1-15, BARC Animal Shelter, along with 300+ shelters across 38 states, will be offering reduced adoptions fees through a partnership with BISSELL Pet Foundation.
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Rate of uninsured children in TX tops list
Texas has the highest uninsured rate for children in the nation. That’s according to a report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families.
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8 creepy facts about Texas that textbooks leave out
From unsolved murders to unsettling origins of town names, these creepy facts about Texas will make your skin crawl.
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12 Houston events to help you fall into October
It’s every fall lover’s favorite month! And while Houston is still enjoying (or sweating in) hotter weather for the season, there are still plenty of upcoming events to help get you in the spooky and autumnal spirit. Keep reading for just a few of the festivals and other events we’re looking forward to.
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Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet
Sample bites from 85+ top chefs, sip signature cocktails, and enjoy live music at Houston’s biggest culinary block party on October 4.
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Austin-based Brazilian snack brand takes home the big bucks at H-E-B small business competition
Grab-and-go snacks, easy cocktails, and spice packets were the stars at H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best award ceremony, where five Texas businesses were awarded a collective $110,000 to help grow their small ventures.
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New sports-themed gay bar set to open in the heart of Montrose
It has to be said: While Texas might not always be viewed as a state where queer people can thrive, the city of Houston has always had a vibrant LGBTQ+ culture, including its own “gayborhood” in Montrose.
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How affordable is senior care in Texas? Find out
When older Americans contemplate retirement, and they consider whether to retire in another state, the regional costs of senior care might not cross their minds. Yet more than 80% of Americans will need long-term care at some point, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. Long-term care delivers help with everyday activities,…
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The 23 most Instagrammable spots in Houston
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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Whataburger, Houston Food Bank, and Houston Texans team up to fight child hunger
Through Oct. 12, Whataburger and the Houston Texans are partnering with the Houston Food Bank to donate a portion of the restaurant’s revenue to the nonprofit.
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Girl Scouts’ DreamLab focuses on overall well-being of TX girls
By Freda Ross The Girl Scouts are tackling mental health, self-esteem and career concerns among teen girls and young adults across Texas. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mental health issues among teens have been on the rise since at least 2012. Feelings of sadness, depression and despair are higher among young girls…
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Go behind the scenes on 9 fun factory tours in Texas
These Texas factory tours offer a glimpse into the production of some of our favorite products, including cheese, money, and baseball gloves.
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Clearing the air in DFW: A look at local steps to improve air quality
Between a bustling population, long commutes, industrial activities, and the limited public transportation access, it’s not too surprising that the Dallas-Fort Worth area ranks as the 10th-worst city for ozone pollution. That’s according to the American Lung Association’s 2025 air quality report, which in 2024 ranked DFW at no. 13. The report collects data on…
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Taste America: Houston brings culinary delights to the city
Like most Houstonians my age, getting the chance or funds to splurge on a seasonal, chef-driven meal is pretty rare. (Not in this economy, am I right?) But the upcoming Taste of America event, which aims to showcase some of the city’s expansive culinary scene, might just be worth the spend.
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Get to know your 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks NBA team
The 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks have plenty of returning faces and could make some noise in a crowded Western Conference—assuming they can stay healthy.
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Spot the purple ‘The Giving Pumps’ at Shell gas stations for a chance to give back in Houston
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.
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8 u-pick farms in North Texas & the fall fun they offer
The whole family will enjoy these nine u-pick farms in North Texas that offer fall activities and pick-your-own produce.
