One of Houston's most beloved Chinese restaurants has filed tax paperwork for a new location in Cypress, but the business is keeping quiet about its plans. A tax permit for a Mala Sichuan Bistro location at the Cyfair Town Center…
After being laid off from an 18-year corporate tech career, Jae "Jay" Park created CheapFoodMap.com to help diners beat inflation while spotlighting affordable local dining. The crowdsourced platform has mapped more than 200 meals under $10 across Greater Houston while systematically…
By Denise AyersSeptember 2, 2026 It depends on the company you choose. Some of the home remodelers on this list are also among the best Houston home builders for renovations and custom builds; others specialize in one aspect of home remodeling, like…
By Bianca BaymonSeptember 2, 2026 This list includes the best hair salons in Houston, according to local voters. Since every hairdressing salon in Houston has its own service offerings, stylists and pricing structure, you’ll want to review the descriptions above and visit…
Amid the smell of frying oil, the laughter of kids trying their luck at carnival games and the screams coming from midway rides perched high off the ground at the State Fair of Texas, stands a glass greenhouse located in…
Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world’s dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient. In his…
HOUSTON — Houston’s deal to be part of the Michelin Guide Texas — the renowned compilation of the state’s finest restaurants as well as the best bangs for the buck — is set to expire, and negotiations are underway to determine what comes…
October 12, 2026 / 1:45 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Major French supermarket chains on Monday said they were hit by a cyberattack that caused their refrigerators to shoot up in temperature in hundreds of stores, forcing spoiled food to be thrown away and raising…
For the first time in its 50-year-history, the local Meals on Wheels program was going to reduce its home delivered meals from seven to five meals per week last year. But the community stepped up to help delay cutting the…
Updated on: December 23, 2024 / 12:45 PM EST / CBS/AP Starbucks workers' strikes expanded on Saturday to include stores in Denver; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh and Columbus, Ohio, Union leaders said. Starbucks Workers United, the union that has organized workers at 535 company-owned U.S. stores since 2021, launched…
Beyond the dining room: the town's food culture.