‘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.
Op-Ed: Those black squares meant nothing: George Floyd’s death sparked allyship, but much of it performative
| May 22, 2025
George Floyd's televised murder was fuel, but real change requires real protest.
Juneteenth in Houston: From 1865 to 2025
| May 21, 2025
This Juneteenth marks 160 years since the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas. Learn how the holiday has evolved and what Houston events to attend.
15 of the best Senior Discounts in Houston
| May 21, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | local | Seniors | THINGS TO DO | TRANSPORTATION
These 15 senior discounts in Houston will save you money on various activities throughout the city, from museums and restaurants to transportation.