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Taste America: Houston brings culinary delights to the city
| September 23, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
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.
Get to know your 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks NBA team
| September 22, 2025
Anthony Davis | CULTURE | DALLAS | DALLAS MAVERICKS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | Jason Kidd | Klay Thompson | Kyrie Irving | NATIONAL NEWS | NBA
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.
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.
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.