New BBQ coming to Houston, but old shops still smokin’
| June 6, 2025
According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Terry Black’s BBQ is set to open next summer at 1311 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston. Construction is set to start Aug. 1 and wrap up by June 1 at a cost of $6.5 million for the nearly 8,500-square-foot space.
Houston summer bucket list: 15 activities to check off
| June 6, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | summer | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Looking for things to do during the Houston summer? We’ve got you covered, from ice cream shops to immersive museums to live performances.
‘Donut’ stop believing: How Shipley Do-Nuts created a breakfast empire
| June 5, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW RESTAURANTS | food | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Behind the fresh, gourmet, glazed “do-nut” recipe was Lawrence Shipley Sr. and his family. Cut by hand and served hot, the donuts were sold wholesale. By the mid-1940s, the breakfast treat became so popular that Shipley was selling them individually to customers.
Say ‘Mmm’ to matcha: 6 places to get your green tea caffeine fix in the Houston area
| June 3, 2025
Food influencer Keith Lee recently made headlines when he set out to find the best matcha in Dallas. While Houston can’t claim the Lee stamp of approval, we can still round up some of our favorite spots to grab a matcha and hear from the experts on what makes a good one.
12 day trips just a short drive from Houston
| May 29, 2025
You can drive to all of the places in our guide within an hour and a half, making Houston a terrific hotspot for day trips to remember.