Culture Vulture.
June 2009

"The truth is, Houston is one of the great international cities, with some of the most entertaining people on the planet."
 

In Houston, A Party Corridor.
May 31, 2009

"Washington Avenue has been transformed into one of Houston's most popular nightspots."

The Art of Texas.
Feb. 24, 2009

"No one's quite mastered the art of self expression like freewheeling Houston."

Play Space.
February 2009

"Houston's steel and glass frame is animated by a multi-district culinary, artistic and cultural heart, with green breathing space galore."

Arts Community Thrives in Sprawling Houston
Nov. 30, 2008

"In this city sans zoning, in a residential enclave of cozy bungalows and children's play parks, sits one of the world's finest private art collections open to the public."

Houston: Huge and Humorous.
Nov. 30, 2008

"This city of 5.4 million people has its share of quirkiness, but make no mistake—it's a major league city."

My Kind of Town.
October 2008

"Here the city's splendid tradition of patronage is on its best display, so the great old live oaks thrust their bowing branches out beside the Cy Twombly Gallery and the Rothko Chapel."

Editor's Little Black Book.
October 2008

"If you want to find greater cosmopolitan excitement with a side of chic, in fact, you'd have to visit the Big Apple."

Second in Command.
Sept. 21, 2008

"Houston—It's the new Miami. Creative types with more ideas than cash are fleeing to second cities, where it's possible to paint, play, cook, build—and still eat."

The Best Cities to Live, Work and Play.
July 2008

"It's the city of big plans and no rules,...world-class museums...and the biggest damn liquor store on the planet.  How could you not love Houston?"

Houston, We Have No Problems.
June 30, 2008

"Houston is experiencing a 21st-century boom fueled by a weak dollar and global growth."

Houston Heats Up.
June 2008

"If you want to find greater cosmopolitan excitement with a side of chic, in fact, you'd have to visit the Big Apple."

Pumped Up.
June 2008

"Houston is ready for the big leagues."

City Notebook.
May/June 2008

"[Houston's] image as an energy, medical and financial hub belies a city with a thriving arts community; charming, tree-filled neighborhoods; and sophisticated shopping and dining."

Houston Play.
May 4, 2008

"Imagine that. Downtown Houston has become a place to stay and play."

Park Gives Houston's Art Culture an Oasis.
April 6, 2008

"[People] don't know that [the park] is right out of the funky, outrageous heart of Houston's soul."

No Need to Apologize: City Tries a Little Boasting.
April 2, 2008

"Once you learn to read [Houston], it's an incredibly beautiful city."

Urban Oasis.
Feb. 17, 2008

"Inside the loop, you'll find a boom in new dining, shopping and lodging on par with Manhattan."

What's Great About Houston.
Oct. 7, 2007

"There is far more to Houston than meets the eye."

America's Best Restaurant Cities.
April 17, 2007

"Houston...has far more breadth and depth, [including] one of the nation's finest and most elegantly modern Italian ristorantes."

Three Great Stays in Houston.
January 2007

"Keeping up to speed about where to stay in Houston is no easy task."

Houston: From Oil to Art.
April 2007

"Eight ways to go contemporary in this Texas powerhouse."

Houston, Refined.
December 2006

"Houston has emerged as the Gulf Coast's cultural capital, with a world-class art scene—and a slew of hotels, restaurants and shops to match."

Houston: A haven for hip cuisine.
Nov. 3, 2006

"The USA's fourth-largest city is morphing into a mouth-watering destination for foodies."

Lassie, Come to Houston.
Oct. 9, 2006 

"The pet-friendly city makes it easy for road warriors to take along their pooch."

Highbrow Houston.
August 2006

"...Houston is...a rich city with a very well endowed cultural scene."

Houston Takes Lead to Capture Multicultural Markets by Promoting Its Diversity.
August 2006

"The GHCVB is positioning Houston as a perfect destination for multicultural markets."

Houston's Hopping.
June 4, 2006

"Is Houston...fun? I vote yes. There's so much to do in Houston, and the city's always adding more."

Houston Heat: Your Insider's Guide to What's Happening in H-Town.
May 2006

"Houston's the place to be, as long as you know where to go."

Houston, Texas.
April 2006

"The city has lots of great parks with bike trails, beautiful old oak trees and awesome skyline views."

There's Plenty of Room in 'Space City.'
April 2006

"Houston's 'can-do' attitude and open-door policy make for a warm welcome."

Houston: A Quirkier Texas Style Takes Hold.
Spring 2006

"A handful of design-savvy boutiques and restaurants from an intrepid group of top-tier chefs are adding a new style quotient to in-town neighbourhoods."

Rocketing Through Houston.
March 2006

"If I were to suggest a dish that symbolizes Houston, it would probably involve a gulf fish served Mexican style."

The Big Surprise in Texas? It's Houston, Ma'am.
Jan. 8, 2006

"Entrancing, beautific, spirited...There's the dazzling greenery, near-perfect weather and the largest oak trees I've ever seen, all amid an array of worthy attractions."

36 Hours in Houston.
Dec. 16, 2005

"Maybe that's what makes Houston such an unusual and wonderful place—there are so many different Houstons to see."

The Hot Spot.
November 2005

"The temperature isn't all that sizzles in Houston."

Houston, We Have a Problem with What to Choose.
Nov. 27, 2005

"The Zoo, 'The Nutcracker,' Museums, NASA...Prime Pickings in 'New Orleans West.'"

Houston, Car Free.
August 2005

"Thanks to the new 7½-mile METRORail, a 16-station light rail line, people can easily navigate the streets of Houston."

Houston = Healthcare Meetings.
June 2005

"As the home of the 43-institution Texas Medical Center (the world's largest), planners can find local medical experts from the center...to speak at their meetings."

Park and Ride.
March 20, 2005

"Leave your car behind, and discover a new Houston by light rail."

Texas Two-Step.
March 14, 2005

"Leave the rental car behind and explore Houston by public transit. Seriously."

Live in Up in Houston.
February 2005

"From four-star cuisine to bargain shopping, this Texas city beckons visitors who want to have fun."

Houston.
February 2005

"Among other surprises, first-time visitors are often shocked to learn that Houston is one of the country's most important port cities."

The Rising Star of Texas.
December 2004

"Houston is the Lone Star State's most cosmopolitan city. It is Houston, both cutting-edge and artsy, that has a hip factor reminiscent of New York's."

Urbane Texas.
July 31, 2004

"Houston's sophisticated food and friendly wine pricing put the oil capital in the top rank."

All-Star City.
July 11, 2004

"Houston hits home run with bold attractions."