
More Than a Prayer Hall: Houston’s New Ismaili Center Offers Community Spaces for Everyone
by Sam Cohen
| November 7, 2025
Community | CULTURE | EDUCATION | HARDGATE | HTX | HTX-hardgate | Ismaili Center | Jamatkhanas | LIFESTYLE | prayer halls
The first Ismaili Center in the US is set to open in Houston next month. Here are all of the details.

Everything Merry and Bright: Your Complete Guide to Houston’s Holiday Magic
| November 6, 2025
christmas | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | holiday season | holiday traditions | HOLIDAYS | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | recreation | winter | winter festivals
Explore Houston’s best holiday festivals, Christmas markets, spectacular light shows, and Santa meet-and-greets for an unforgettable festive season.

10 completely free events to attend in the Houston area in November
by Sierra Rozen
| October 30, 2025
Affordability | Community | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
As the holiday season fast approaches, we all want to save a little bit of money while still getting out of the house and enjoying the nice weather Houston has finally blessed us with. Check out these upcoming free events.

3 Houston Rising Star chef honorees reflect on restaurant industry
by Sierra Rozen
| October 28, 2025
Community | CULTURE | food and drink | HARDGATE | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE
As someone who’s spent her recent years exploring the culinary treats that Houston has to offer, it’s a relief that the city is finally being acknowledged as the foodie destination it is. Twenty-four magazine issues since Houston was first chosen, the city was front and center again for the September issue of StarChefs Rising Stars magazine. A variety of 22 food professionals were chosen, ranging from chefs to bartenders to bakers.

The 7 biggest misconceptions about Houston, according to a local
| October 24, 2025
Think Houston is all cowboys and tumbleweeds? A longtime Houstonian debunks seven major myths about America’s 4th largest city, from its cuisine to its climate.



