LIFESTYLE

7 great Houston hideaways—a local’s luxe staycation guide
| July 11, 2025
CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | hotels | houston hotels | HTX | LIFESTYLE | staycation | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Discover H-Town's most exclusive boutique hotels, upscale resorts, and hidden luxury retreats perfect for a sophisticated Houston staycation without leaving the city.

10 binge-able ‘House Hunters’ episodes set in Houston
| July 4, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | house hunters | HOUSING | HTX | LIFESTYLE | real estate
Houston is home to some stunning scenery and gorgeous properties. Check out these Houston “House Hunters” episodes to get an even closer look at the city’s real estate.

Dallas achieves unprecedented growth in pet adoptions
| July 3, 2025
CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas animal services | DFW | DFW Lead Story | dogs | LIFESTYLE | pet adoption | pets
Dallas pet adoptions shatter adoption records with 12,261 pets finding homes in 2024 — a 41% increase from the previous year. This makes Dallas Animal Services a national leader in animal welfare.

‘Can we go thrift shopping?’ The best Houston thrift stores, according to you
by Sierra Rozen
| July 3, 2025
Most shoppers know there’s nothing like the thrill of bringing home a newly purchased item. But, an even bigger thrill is scoring a deal and finding a gem for next to nothing.

Unpacking the pickleball craze: The best places to play in Houston
by Sierra Rozen
| July 2, 2025
Said to be easier than tennis, often referred to as a "millennial sport,” and having nothing to do with the vinegary vegetable, pickleball has taken over as the fastest growing sport in the country.