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Houston Rodeo Entertainment Lineup

By Patrick Magee on Jan. 09, 2026

It is officially the most anticipated time of the year in Houston—the release of the 2026 RODEOHOUSTON® entertainment lineup! From March 2-22, NRG Stadium will transform as legendary icons and the hottest rising stars take over the star-shaped stage. This year’s roster is a powerhouse of talent; collectively, the 2026 lineup boasts 28 GRAMMY® Awards, 70 CMA Awards, and 9 Latin GRAMMY®s. For some performers, 2026 is a Texas homecoming. Kelly Clarkson brings her three GRAMMYs back to her home…

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Road to 2026: Houston on the Move

By Patrick Magee on Nov. 19, 2025

Houston is preparing for an influx of visitors next year as the world’s biggest soccer showcase lands in Space City. As the city readies for global attention, three major projects—one centered on mobility, one on hospitality, and one on beautification—are coming together to shape how guests experience the city.Take a look at what's going on! Header and opening photo by Lance Childers, Houston First…

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Houston Finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Apr. 02, 2025

The list of finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards has just been announced. With four finalists in different categories, Houston is shining once again on the regional and national levels. The awards, which are celebrating their 35th anniversary this year, are considered to be among the nation's most prestigious honors that recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food industries. The winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on June 16, 2025, at…

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Hotel Granduca Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Mar. 27, 2025

Ushering in a New Era of European Elegance in Houston Hotel Granduca has just announced the completion of its highly anticipated multimillion-dollar renovation, unveiling a transformed guest experience that blends the timeless beauty of a European estate with warm Texas hospitality. Nestled in Houston's prestigious Uptown Park, the refreshed all-suite hotel introduces a sophisticated new design, elevated dining, and thoughtfully reimagined accommodations, setting a new standard for luxury in…

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Houston Semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Jan. 30, 2025

With 13 nominations, including restaurants, chefs, and beverage professionals, Houston is shining again on the list of semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards. The awards are considered to be among the nation's most prestigious honors that recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food industries. The semifinalists were announced on January 22, and the nominees will be presented on April 2. The winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on June…

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New International Arrivals Curb Opens at IAH

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Dec. 17, 2024

On December 14, just in time for the holiday travel season, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) inaugurated a new pick-up area, the International Arrivals Curb. This long-awaited improvement addresses passenger frustrations with the former temporary curb, offering six dedicated lanes designed to streamline international arrivals and reduce congestion. Two more lanes will open in January 2025. The temporary curb, opened in 2022, was needed so IAH could advance the construction of the…

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Thompson Houston Hotel Opens in Space City

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Feb. 29, 2024

Houston, we have a Thompson! On February 14th, marking the Thompson Hotels brand's fourth property in Texas, the highly anticipated luxury lifestyle hotel Thompson Houston opened its doors, welcoming guests to Houston's historic Fourth Ward in the heart of H-Town (1717 Allen Parkway). It is conveniently located near world-class shopping at the Galleria, the stately River Oaks neighborhood, downtown Houston, the Museum District, professional sports venues Daikin Park and Shell Energy Stadium, and…

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VISIT HOUSTON CONVERSATION WITH ASTRONAUTS GLOVER & HOPKINS

By Carolyn Campbell on Feb. 26, 2024

As Black History Month comes to a close, this is probably a pretty good moment to revisit an interview done in 2019 with Astronauts Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover about their friendship, careers and their impending ride aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon to the International Space Station. The mission was successful for both Hopkins and Glover, who participated together in multiple spacewalks. Glover was the first African American to spend an extended stay in space as a flight engineer and pilot…

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Houston, We Have a New Square!

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Sep. 19, 2023

Houston First Corporation (HFC) is celebrating the long-awaited Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts (LWS) at a grand opening event, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Participants at the celebration will include Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, philanthropist Lynn Wyatt, HFC Chairman David Mincberg, and HFC President and CEO Michael Heckman, along with other public officials and leaders from Houston’s performing arts and business community as well as project architects and…

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Houston: Food Hall City

By Leah Shah on Sep. 17, 2018

We all dread it. The weekly trip to the grocery store playing bumper carts with other irritated shoppers under stale lights. Gone are the days of open air markets, face-to-face interactions with farmers and vendors, and the feeling that a trip to buy food was not a chore, but an opportunity to embrace the community we live in. Well Houston, brace yourself for a treat. With two major farmer's markets and a flock of food halls in the works, your days of food shopping are about to become a lot…

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