3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (278+ words) Houston didn't win an award this week. It topped a new ranking of the worst cities in America for road rage, and by the next morning the story had done its lap around local news: a shocking statistic, a scary…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (232+ words) One week has passed since another beloved Texas barbecue joint announced it will be closing for good in the next few weeks. Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue, the creation of late pitmaster John Brotherton, is shutting down after nine years in…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (626+ words) This hidden island state park in Texas is remote enough that you can escape the crowds that gather at other Gulf Coast spots for swimming, fishing, and more. Hot summers mean that people are flocking to every closest watering hole…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (247+ words) Deep-fried flan. Buffalo-ranche tater tots shaped into a taco shell. A boozy peach soft-serve float. This year's most creative State Fair of Texas food isn't on the midway yet — but the finalists are set. The state fair on Aug. 6 announced…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (41+ words) Food writer Michael Pollan, who has written about the health risks of highly processed foods for decades, shared his advice for eating healthier and avoiding ultraprocessed foods with 60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker. Michael Pollan's best advice for eating healthier food...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (317+ words) In a city the size of Houston—the country’s fourth-largest—it’s no surprise to find a hotel scene chock full of variety. After all, this sprawling metropolis is home to award-winning global cuisine,... The 10 Best Hotels In Houston Forbes writers…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (317+ words) Kolaches aren’t just a traditional Texas dish-they hold important cultural significance. Czech immigrants brought the pastries with them in the mid-to-late 1800s when they settled in Central Texas, and now, kolaches are a statewide staple at unique restaurants in Texas. It’s…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (288+ words) By Pamela StepanskyJuly 16, 2026 In the Chronicle’s Best of the Best Steakhouses competition this year, Houstonians voted the steak restaurants on this list as the best in the city. Review the steakhouse descriptions above and visit their websites to view their…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (900+ words) Updated on: February 24, 2026 / 11:27 PM EST / CBS News President Trump gave his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, during which he addressed, among other topics, the economy — an urgent topic of concern for millions of Americans who say they're…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (235+ words) Editor's note: It's time to catch up on the top Houston news of the week, from high-profile restaurant openings to the return of a foodie favorite event. Get the details on our most popular stories below, then plan your weekend…...