Houston’s Rothko Chapel, battered by Hurricane Beryl, set to reopen Dec. 17
Many visitors to the Rothko Chapel have used it as an interfaith sanctuary to reflect, meditate and pray. The silence of the space, coupled with concrete walls, could either relax or intimidate a guest...
View ArticleBowlers and petticoats are coming to Galveston for ‘Dickens on The Strand’
The annual street festival, scheduled for Friday through Sunday, uses Christmas-themed shows and shops along with Victorian-themed clothing as a preservation effort for Galveston.
View ArticleHouston chef shares his tips for making the perfect holiday pie
Carl Walker of Brennan's talks about his love of pie and demonstrates how to make the ideal, flaky pie crust.
View ArticleHere’s 10 places in Houston where you and your pets can get photos taken with...
The region offers several opportunities to mingle with Kris Kringle. Some experiences are free and first-come, first-served, while others come with a cost and require reservations.
View Article‘Panto Pinocchio’ offers a modern, AI-laden twist to a classic story
Houston Matters learns about Stages Houston's annual "panto" production, an interactive theatrical performance of a classic story, from an actor who's been in every one the company has done since 2008.
View ArticleSheng Wang will bring the gift of comedy when he returns to Houston for the...
The comedian, actor, and writer discusses performing in his hometown ahead of an upcoming tour stop and shares his appreciation for his comedy career.
View ArticleHoliday lights in Houston: Here’s where to find them in 2024
Holiday lights are on display throughout the Houston area this month — at homes, businesses, shopping centers and amusement parks. There also are some special Christmas-themed attractions both inside...
View Article‘Tis the season…for making tamales!
Around the holidays, many Houston-area families hold tamaladas -- tamale-making parties. Houston Matters learns about the tradition and the food.
View ArticleThe Bigger Picture: How Christmas classics become ‘classic’
Houston Matters considers how certain Christmas films have managed to stand out amid the saturated genre.
View ArticleHouston’s diverse holiday flavors: Must-try foods and festive desserts
From latkes to tamales, a round up of holiday foods and desserts you can enjoy in the Houston region that capture the essence of the season.
View ArticleExperiencing ‘The Polar Express’ train ride in Galveston
Houston Matters takes an audio field trip to the Galveston Railroad Museum to see how the train’s journey to the North Pole is brought to life.
View Article25 years later, Y2K remains an odd, but fascinating historical blip
Houstonians recall their experiences of the Y2K scare, from the wacky to the intense.
View ArticleThe second only Galveston county school district Mariachi band performs at...
Clear Creek's program was funded by a $50,000 grant from the Clear Creek Education Foundation.
View ArticleDiscovery Green begins new Art Lab Program for Houston-area artists
The two fellows chosen out of 60 applicants have the opportunity to learn from Jen Lewin, a well-known artist who created ATLAS — a current art installation along the promenade at Discovery Green that...
View ArticleHouston-area ballerina to compete in prestigious event in Switzerland
Aubrey Daniels, a 15-year-old student in Pearland ISD, is the first Houston-area ballerina in nine years to be selected for the annual competition.
View ArticleNYE 2025 Houston: Eight places for Houstonians to celebrate New Year’s Eve
Houstonians looking for local festivities to ring in the new year are in luck as there is an abundance of ways to celebrate this year. As we count down the days to 2025, here are eight New Year's Eve...
View Article16 local organizations receive $25,000 grants from the Culture Treasure...
The initiative provides an organization with the grant and a 12-month peer network as they continue to grow their organization.
View ArticleHouston Grand Opera brings back ‘West Side Story’ to kick off the new year
Director Francesca Zambello believes opera is the perfect medium for the message of the blockbuster musical.
View ArticleSelena’s killer, Yolanda Saldívar, up for parole 30 years after Tejano star’s...
Saldívar, 64, was sentenced to life in prison in 1995. She is currently in the parole review process, according to her inmate page with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
View ArticleHoustonian Pet Peeves: Not knowing how to deal with the cold
Each month, Houston Matters welcomes your complaints about the things that make your life in Houston a little less than it could be.
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