
The ultimate who’s who of Houston BBQ
by Joey Held
| June 16, 2025
Community | CULTURE | food and drink | HARDGATE | houston bbq | houston restaurants | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE
There’s certainly no shortage of Houston BBQ spots to enjoy all around the city and suburbs. Follow our guide to find the best of the best.

From Beyoncé to Dennis Quaid: 10 Texas celebrities you didn’t know were from Houston
by Sam Cohen
| June 6, 2025
celebrities | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS
Certain celebrities are open about sharing details of their upbringings, including where they grew up and how living in that area influenced them as individuals and artists. However, others might not be as forthcoming with this type of personal information, so you’d be forgiven for not knowing that some celebs are actually from Houston.

New BBQ coming to Houston, but old shops still smokin’
by Sierra Rozen
| 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
by Joey Held
| June 6, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | 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.

Say ‘Mmm’ to matcha: 6 places to get your green tea caffeine fix in the Houston area
by Sierra Rozen
| 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.



