The latest news from the city.
The Houston Mediterranean Festival returns October 23 and 24 at St. George Orthodox Christian Church, 11 AM to 10 PM both days, rain or shine. $5 admission, with grill stations, sweets, a full music lineup, a festival market and kids' activities, all benefiting a new Fellowship Activity Center.
A look at Alma Fajitas & Ritas in Houston Heights, a family-friendly Tex-Mex spot open for over 25 years. Covers the breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu, the four private event spaces, the hours (closed Mondays), and what the reviews say about the food.
A guide to Houston's 2026 Día de los Muertos celebrations, from the community altar and concert at Discovery Green and the pet ofrenda at the Houston Zoo to the Children's Museum, MECA, Calavera con Calavera, Lucha Libre at POST and the downtown parade on November 2.
Houston kept its six Michelin stars in the 2026 Texas guide, with no new stars added. Five new Bib Gourmands and nine Recommended restaurants joined the list, while four were removed, and three individuals took home special awards.
Thorn & Moon Apothecary is a metaphysical supply shop in Houston Heights that also sells antiques and books. This post covers its products with prices, opening hours, the workshops it has hosted and what to expect when you visit.
The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens concert played at the free Miller Outdoor Theatre on October 10, headlined by Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters with Jude Moreau and Susan Torres opening. The show was livestreamed and presented by Texas Folklife.
The Houston Polo Club hosts the Texas Cup today at 4:00 pm for $18, with a match, a player parade, a Champagne divot stomp and a best Texas-dressed contest. Includes club details, park context, dress code and rules.
The Great Big Game Show at CityCentre Houston is an immersive, game-show style experience for groups of 15 to 29-plus, with mini-games like Blaster Blitz and Build It Up. Packages start at $35.99 per person, and parking is free at CityCentre.
A look at Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina, the Houston Tex-Mex chain with locations in River Oaks, Memorial and The Heights, known for wood-fired cooking, a huge margarita list and family-style platters.
Pearland Restaurant Weeks runs through October 31 with $20 breakfast, $25 lunch and $39 dinner menus. Participating restaurants donate to the Pearland Neighborhood Center, and the Visit Pearland app offers a passport-style prize drawing.
