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The outsized role ‘The Muppet Movie’ played in Craig Cohen’s life

Houston Matters host Craig Cohen is presenting the 1979 classic this weekend in the latest installment of the Movies Houstonians Love series at the MFAH.

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Warrant issued for Houston YouTuber’s arrest on aggravated kidnapping charges

Corey Pritchett Jr. flew to Qatar about two weeks after the alleged kidnapping incident in Houston. He has since appeared in Dubai in several photos posted on social media accounts associated with his...

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Post Malone gives $20,000 holiday tip to Houston bartender

The rapper from the Dallas area was in Houston on Christmas Eve, the night before his halftime performance with Beyoncé during the Houston Texans' game at NRG Stadium. While in town, he visited The...

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The Full Menu: Where to get crawfish and other Cajun and Creole food in Houston

In this month's installment of The Full Menu, local foodies discuss some of their favorite places to get crawfish and other Cajun and Creole cuisine in Greater Houston.

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Post Malone, Grupo Frontera and Journey: Here’s the 2025 Houston Rodeo lineup

The 2025 lineup includes artists from a range of genres like country pop, rock, regional Mexican and R&B. Nine entertainers will make their rodeo debuts this year, including Grupo Frontera, which...

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Documentary chronicles one family’s journey through a loved one’s dementia

Dr. Herb Caldwell talks about his film "My Mama Joe: Hope and Help" and offers advice for families dealing with a loved one's Alzheimer's diagnosis.

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Jazz singer Vanisha Gould embraces imperfection as an asset on stage

Gould talks about her music ahead of a pair of shows at Houston’s Eldorado Ballroom.

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Houston’s 2025 crawfish season looks promising, according to caterers, experts

According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana produces around 100 to 120 million pounds of crawfish per year. In comparison, Texas produces about 7.2 million pounds per...

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Should I cover my plants when it’s about to freeze?

A gardening expert explains when -- and when not to -- cover your plants and warns there's one material you should avoid using.

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Why Ani DiFranco isn’t doing everything on her own anymore

The singer-songwriter made a name for herself in the 1990s by doing things her own way. She explains what she's letting go of, ahead of a documentary screening and concert in Houston this week.

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FDA bans the food dye Red No. 3

The food colorant has been linked to behavioral problems in children, including inattention and hyperactivity. California passed a law to ban it last year. It's also linked to cancer in lab rats

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Not all classical music was composed by white European men centuries ago.

The Montrose Project seeks to raise the visibility of music composed by women.

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Parade schedule announced for Mardi Gras Galveston 2025

This year's Mardi Gras Galveston celebration will feature more than 20 different events with multiple local krewes.

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Houston-based YouTuber booked into jail on kidnapping charges after initially...

Corey Pritchett Jr. is facing two charges of aggravated kidnapping and was being held in the Harris County Jail on a combined $200,000 bond, according to court records.

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Houston to celebrate MLK Day with parades, community service, education

Organizations across Houston plan to honor Martin Luther King Jr., the late civil rights activist, in various ways.

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Houston ISD fifth-grader repeats as winner in annual MLK Jr. oratory competition

Montoia Murray, a fifth-grader at Blackshear Elementary, was among 10 HISD students who celebrated the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. by competing in the event.

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Thirteen Houston-area chefs, restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award...

The awards that recognize exceptional eateries around the country include three new categories this year — Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service and Outstanding Professional in...

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The Bigger Picture: ‘The Brutalist’ presents a more complex immigrant tale

On this month's The Bigger Picture, we explore that complexity and talk with a Houstonian from Nigeria about his experience assimilating in America.

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How working through a debilitating stutter helped Drew Lynch be a better...

Lynch, who performs in Houston tonight, talks about the injury that left him with a speech impediment and why he turned to standup comedy at a time when he was struggling to speak.

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‘Revitalization without gentrification:’ Fort Bend resident redeveloping...

The Edison Arts Foundation opened an affordable housing complex in 2021 and is bringing a performing arts center and retail to a nearby shopping center.

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