U.S. News and World Report's new list of ranking the best K-8 schools in Texas for 2027 has hailed one Houston ISD school — Spring Branch Academic Institute — the No. 1 best elementary and middle school statewide.In all, 12 Houston-area… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Houston, get ready to assemble. Marvel: The Exhibition – Universe of Super Heroes is heading to the Houston Museum of Natural Science this December, bringing original comic artwork, authentic movie costumes, props, and life-size superhero… · at Secret Houston ↗
Boots were made for giving, and Houston’s philanthropic cowboys and cowgirls understood the assignment. Western chic met honky-tonk hospitality as Dec My Room supporters traded their usual gala finery for denim, fringe, and a little… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
“I don’t want a lot for Christmas,” but Houston fans are sure to add a Mariah Carey-themed bar to their holiday wishlist. The Mariah Carey Holiday Bar opens on November 19 at Spindletop, promising an immersive experience that celebrates… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Grab your costume and leave room for candy: Galveston’s Mystical Parade of Boo is back for its third year. On Saturday, October 24, 2026, witches, vampires, pirates and elaborately decorated floats will take over downtown for a free,… · at Secret Houston ↗
Fans of The Residents are stoked because the art collective will perform their landmark (some would say best) 1979 album, Eskimo, in its entirety. · Things To Do at Houston Press ↗
It isn’t every day that the dean of American chefs dines at a Houston restaurant, but that’s what happened Sunday, October 18 when culinary superstar Thomas Keller visited Baso in the Heights. Best known for his restaurants The French… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
It's nearly time for the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (COTA), which can only mean one thing: F1 teams and partners are flocking to Austin for exhilarating race-themed events, pop-ups, and more. CultureMap has… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
One of Houston’s most ambitious, chef-driven restaurants will soon serve its final meal. Barbacana will close after service on October 24, chef-owner Christian Hernandez announced on Instagram.In the lengthy post, Hernandez reflects on the… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
There was no mistaking the dress code, the cause, or the rising temps at Houston’s Red Hot Gala.With a firetruck parked front and center, 50 shades of red swirling through the crowd, and anticipation building for a parade of chiseled… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Celebrate Halloween alongside actual mummies and ancient skeletons! The Houston Museum of Natural Science invites you to a spooky edition of Mixers & Elixirs: Spirits & Skeletons. Get ready for a magical night featuring live bands, DJ… · at Secret Houston ↗
The University of Houston broke ground on a brand new $77.5 million Medical Research Building last week that will host clinical trials and a virtual reality behavioral health suite, among other laboratories. Designed by SmithGroup, it will… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
The University of Houston broke ground on a brand new $77.5 million Medical Research Building last week that will host clinical trials and a virtual reality behavioral health suite, among other laboratories. Designed by SmithGroup, it will… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
A little extra room in the budget would be welcome news for plenty of Houstonians—and a federal tax credit could put a substantial sum back in eligible residents’ pockets. The Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, offers qualifying workers… · at Secret Houston ↗
Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, including a Tex-Mex shutter and the next chapter for a beloved wine shop. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend right here.1. Houston Tex-Mex… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Sugar Land residents have a new option for Indian cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere. After a brief soft opening, Majestic Kitchen will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday, October 17.Located in the former Mahesh’s Kitchen space at… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
The number of millionaire renters and homeowners in the U.S. has surged over the last five years, and Houston has soared ahead of the rest of the country with the largest growth rate among these affluent renter households.Houston leads the… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Austin Abrams has been a professional actor for 15 years, but the 30-year-old seems to just now be getting his due. After years of mostly supporting roles in films like Paper Towns, Brad’s Status, and Weapons, he has been charged with… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Whoa! Houston’s animal advocates had a most excellent reason to celebrate when Keanu Reeves traded Hollywood for Houston, bringing his rock band Dogstar to PetSet’s annual Le Brunch at the Thompson Houston. The afternoon mixed celebrity… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Before the baseball crowds, there were rail passengers. Before the ballpark’s retractable roof, there was a railway terminal helping connect Houston to the world beyond downtown. And 115 years after its construction in 1911, Union Station… · at Secret Houston ↗
With a name like No Vacancy, it comes as little surprise that this “hotel bar” on Main Street is the hottest new ticket in town. Draped in mystique, the 1970s-inspired bar offers guests pure nostalgia from every which way and is so… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
We’re halfway through October, and if your Houston Halloween bucket list is still dauntingly long, here is a perfect family-friendly detour. Load up the car with your favorite treats and take a drive out to Missouri City’s Candy Cane Lane.… · at Secret Houston ↗
A new family-owned distillery is joining the vast landscape of breweries, wineries, and other spirit-makers in the Texas Hill Country. Briggs Distilling Co. will start serving cocktails, mocktails, and more at its spacious facility at 121… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Family-friendly sports bar Spectators Bar & Grill has opened its fifth Houston-area location in Conroe. Located at 1259 Grand Central Pkwy., the new 6,500-square-foot restaurant and bar seats more than 200 people inside, along with more on… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Elizabeth Holmes faced one of the most public downfalls in recent history after she was accused of defrauding investors in her health technology company, Theranos. Her subsequent indictment and conviction drew the interest of many,… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
The rich cultural tradition of Día de los Muertos is returning to Houston! Día de los Muertos, otherwise known as Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away. This November, Houston’s annual… · at Secret Houston ↗
Houston fine dining Thai restaurant MaKiin will host a memorable meal this Monday, October 19. Chef Chumpol Jangprai — chef and owner of Bangkok's two-Michelin-starred R-HAAN — will serve a seven-course, $250 menu that blends his… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
A night at Toyota Center can mean more than basketball. This season, the Houston Rockets are giving fans plenty of reasons to make a game part of their plans, from exclusive merchandise and nostalgic pop-culture celebrations to… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
An Austin distillery has opened a big entertainment, cocktail, and food destination, but the real debut is yet to happen. The Still Austin Quarter, by Still Austin Whiskey Co., will host a grand opening with top Austin artists Shakey… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Halloween doesn’t have to mean squeezing into a crowded bar or spending the night on a dance floor. From outdoor horror movies and haunted houses to Día de los Muertos celebrations and pumpkin patches, Houston has plenty of ways to get… · at Secret Houston ↗
Houston’s newest school for arts and music broke ground last week in the city’s historic East End. The Frank Liu Jr. Academy for Music and Arts (FLAMA), a tuition-free charter school, will welcome students in pre-K through 8th grade next… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Saturday is the 16th International Independent Home Video Day, and local video store Lost & Found Media (located inside Misfit Toys) will be celebrating with some sweet home-video deals. If you spend $10, you can get a free DVD or VHS… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Como, Italy-based aerospace company Involve Space recently made the Houston Spaceport the site of its first U.S. office.Involve Space develops high-altitude balloon platforms for Earth observation, scientific research and hardware testing.… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Halloween is creeping up, and Houston bars and restaurants are getting into the spooky spirit with themed cocktails, costume parties, movie screenings, and festive bites. Read on for 15 ways to celebrate Halloween around the city.Bar Doko… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
American Express is dramatically expanding its Centurion Lounge at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). When the work is completed in 2028, the lounge will nearly triple in size to more than 23,000 square feet.More room means more… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
In the Houston Heights, eating well doesn’t have to mean choosing between a perfectly planned meal-prep routine and whatever happens to be easiest at the end of a long day.For a neighborhood known for its restaurants, coffee shops and… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
There’s a little good news for Texas drivers. The state’s average price for regular gasoline has fallen to $3.82 per gallon—8 cents lower than the previous week and 54 cents below the national average, according to AAA figures reported by… · at Secret Houston ↗
Tom Jones performs on Wednesday at the Smart Financial Centre. He has been knighted, though he probably wouldn’t insist that you call him “Sir Tom.” · Things To Do at Houston Press ↗
From Día de los Muertos feasts and costume parties to spooky cocktails and Halloween sweets, here’s where to eat, drink and celebrate around Houston this October. · Things To Do at Houston Press ↗
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I love it when a good story comes together. You know, one of those feel-good stories that remind you everything can turn out just right. That’s exactly what’s happening at Houston Wine Merchant. After 42 years under its founder, one of… · at CultureMap Houston ↗
Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris will embark on his first headline tour across North America in 2027, which will include a stop at the Toyota Center in Houston on Friday, April 23.The limited tour starts on April 1 in Boston,… · at CultureMap Houston ↗