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11 Houston-area Starbucks closing due to company restructuring

| October 1, 2025

Coffee lovers across the US are having to ditch their normal haunts, as Starbucks closed over 400 locations across the country this past week.

12 Houston events to help you fall into October

by Sierra Rozen

| September 29, 2025

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.

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

Sample bites from 85+ top chefs, sip signature cocktails, and enjoy live music at Houston’s biggest culinary block party on October 4.

Whataburger, Houston Food Bank, and Houston Texans team up to fight child hunger

by Sierra Rozen

| September 24, 2025

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.

While some companies may source from other states or countries, the Lone Star State has plenty of businesses that operate and produce in-house. And several of them indulge visitors who want a peek behind the curtain.

Go behind the scenes on 9 fun factory tours in Texas

by Joey Held

| September 24, 2025

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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11 Houston-area Starbucks closing due to company restructuring

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

Whataburger, Houston Food Bank, and Houston Texans team up to fight child hunger

Go behind the scenes on 9 fun factory tours in Texas

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