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How to Watch the X Games Online without Cable

Andrew Dodson — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:26:00 +0000

The Winter X-Games returns to beautiful Aspen, Colorado, at the end of January. And while the 2021 event is going to look a lot different due to the COVID-19 pandemic (no fans allowed in this year), the competition is still expected to be quite intense...

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10 Best Picnic Spots in Houston – Enjoy Your Day Out at These Parks, Playgrounds, and More!

Andrew Dodson — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:42:00 +0000

It’s almost always picnic season in Houston. Fortunately, there is no shortage of spots to spend an awesome time with family in glorious sunshine! Our favorites include Discovery Green, Fleming Park, […]

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Houston Symphony Has Two Exciting Programs Planned in February

Andrew Dodson — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:20:03 +0000

The Houston Symphony takes its audience — both live and virtual — to France to kick off February, and then launches a new program later in the month that promises to feature some eye-popping elements. French-Inspired Program The orchestra, led by Houst...

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Urban South HTX Kicks Off 2021 with Delicious New Craft Brews

Andrew Dodson — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:57:58 +0000

Urban South HTX, one of Houston’s top spots for craft brews, is kicking off the new year with new beer releases each week for your enjoyment. For your convenience, the new brews are available for order online, or you can pick them up at the Sawye...

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Check out the Houston Zoo’s 2020 Baby Boom in the New Year

Andrew Dodson — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 01:36:59 +0000

New year. New babies. The Houston Zoo had quite the baby boom in 2020, making the new year the perfect opportunity to take in some absolutely stunning animals. There were 13 animals born in 2020, including a howler monkey, okapi and an Asian ele...

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A.D. Players Hosts Outdoor Christmas Concert Series to Spread Holiday Cheer

Andrew Dodson — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:44:25 +0000

A Houston Christmas tradition is doing the best it can to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by moving its annual holiday concerts outdoors and spreading out its audience to offer the safest possible show. The A.D. Players at The George Theater pre...

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Houston Chamber Choir Continues Virtual Holiday Concert Series

Andrew Dodson — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:55:57 +0000

Things might be different this year, but that won’t stop the Houston Chamber Choir from finding a way to continue its annual tradition of celebrating the holidays with beautiful Christmas songs filled with joy and hope. The Grammy award-winning H...

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Bayou City Art Festival is Hosting a Holiday Virtual Art Auction

Andrew Dodson — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:15:30 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted a number of events this past year, including several popular art shows. But the folks who put on the annual Bayou City Art Festival aren’t letting the health crisis take away the hard work of 12 artists who put toget...

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You Can Stay in a Tiny House on a Christmas Tree Farm in Manvel

Andrew Dodson — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:54:25 +0000

If you’re looking for a quick getaway this holiday season with plenty of Christmas charm, you’re in luck. The “Lone Star” is a tiny house nestled on Holiday Acres, a 10-acre Christmas tree farm owned by Leigh Ann and Rocky Smith. It’s a great pla...

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The Largest Indoor Model Railroad in Texas Returns to HMNS for the Holidays

Andrew Dodson — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:23:09 +0000

All aboard! One of Houston’s longtime holiday traditions returns to the Houston Museum of Natural Science this week through the new year. The exhibit, called “Trains of Texas,” opens Friday, Nov. 20, and runs through Jan. 3 at the museum, 5555 Hermann ...

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The Houston Rockets Will Host a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway Nov. 19 at Toyota Center

Andrew Dodson — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:41:58 +0000

Looking to help Houstonians in need, the Houston Rockets, Second Servings of Houston, and Kroger are teaming up to host a special food giveaway a week before Thanksgiving. On Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Toyota Center, the NBA team and nonprofit organizat...

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Houston’s Buffalo Bayou is Home to a New Musical Scavenger Hunt

Andrew Dodson — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:56:37 +0000

A music scavenger hunt of sorts has sprouted up along Houston’s Buffalo Bayou. ROCO (River Oaks Chamber Orchestra), an innovative professional music ensemble made up of players across the U.S. and Canada, has teamed up with the Buffalo Bayou Partnershi...

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You Could Win This Amazing Space-Themed Playhouse Currently on Display at Woodlands Children’s Museum

Andrew Dodson — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 15:45:05 +0000

You and your family have an opportunity to test out an out-of-this-world-style playhouse before potentially winning it and bringing it home. And it’s all for a good cause. HomeAid Houston’s Project Playhouse, in partnership with First America Homes, un...

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Head to the Arboretum This Week to Watch 120+ Goats Mow the Grass

Andrew Dodson — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:26:51 +0000

Well, this family-friendly and free activity doesn’t sound too baaaaaaaad. After helping “mow” the two Woodway ponds in October, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center has brought in more than 120 goats to munch down and assist with cleari...

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The Houston Texans Will Allow Limited Number of Fans at Remaining Home Games

Andrew Dodson — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:50:11 +0000

Public sporting events are making a return to the Space City with the Houston Texans welcoming fans back to NRG Stadium for the team’s remaining home games this season, starting with Sunday’s matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Mayor Sylves...

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Luby’s may soon close up shop, but there’s still time to enjoy your favorite meals

Andrew Dodson — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:10:39 +0000

There’s still time for one more LuAnn platter and a slice of pie. Luby’s, a Texas icon that operates 80 Luby’s and Fuddruckers locations across the country, has succumb to the COVID-19 pandemic and has decided to liquidate everything and distribute its...

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Houston rapper Travis Scott teams up with McDonald’s for limited time meal deal

Andrew Dodson — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:22:24 +0000

When it comes to the latest business promotion featuring Travis Scott, the Houston-born rapper is loving it. Scott and his label Cactus Jack have teamed up with McDonald’s to sell a special, limited-time meal now through Oct. 4, marking the fast food c...

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Star Cinema Grill brings new drive-in movie theater to Houston area

Andrew Dodson — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:03:47 +0000

Drive-in movie theaters continue to be all the rage in the COVID-19 era, with the latest one popping up in Cypress. Houston’s Star Cinema Grill added a drive-in to its portfolio of theaters, at 8920 Fry Road in Cypress. The company plans to screen a co...

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You can make $5,000 a month creating memes for Bud Light

Andrew Dodson — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:18:50 +0000

Looking for a fun side hustle? We have one that could net you $5,000 a month. But expect the competition to be stiff! So, what’s the job? Bud Light is hiring a “Chief Meme Officer.” The three-month stint will pay $15,000 over the course of the job, the...

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Popular Houston theater group takes shows virtual

Andrew Dodson — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:48:06 +0000

Stages Studio Sessions is joining the virtual performance trend as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. The Houston-based theater troupe is kicking off an eight-week series featuring music, spoken word, poetry and storytelling. As a virtual performance, eac...