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03/01/2026

It's time to look back at this week's most popular stories.

Editor’s note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, including a surprise restaurant closure and a new Hill Country osteria with Houston ties. Plus, a roundup of New Year’s Eve parties and some of our favorite new bars of 2025. Catch up on our most popular stories below, th...

02/01/2026

Breaking news: The cafe has closed, but a new operator has claimed the space

A Houston hospitality group is shifting from operating cafes to selling coffee products to as many people as possible. Rex Hospitality’s decision to focus on products such as cold brew concentrate means that Maven Coffee in Sawyer Yards has closed, but the space will soon reopen as the newest outp...

02/01/2026

It has a horror movie feel without being a horror movie, our critic writes.

Anybody who’s attended elementary school in the last 100 years knows the concept of “cooties,” a fictional affliction that is typically caught when touched by a member of the opposite s*x. A more updated version of the same idea is featured in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, this time called ...

02/01/2026

Our Wine Guy shares what he's been drinking recently.

New Year's greetings

02/01/2026

Find artisanal furniture, home decor, accessories, and artwork at this new business.

Located in the heart of Montrose, Casa Amariz is the latest interior design showroom to join the growing trend of embracing historic architectural preservation here in Houston. A stone’s throw from The University of Saint Thomas, the 1925 residence on West Alabama recently received a respectful re...

02/01/2026

We remember how excited Houston was when it debuted here in 2010.

A nationwide cupcake bakery has shuttered all of its locations, including in Houston. Sprinkles Cupcakes closed all of its locations on December 31, according to multiple media reports.

02/01/2026

Here are the top 14 things to do in Houston this weekend https://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/best-weekend-events-january-1/

02/01/2026

After the stress of the holiday season, you deserve a reset.

The start of the new year is an excellent time for a clean slate, especially after months of nonstop schedules and go-go-go energy. In 2026, many Houstonians are looking for more than just tired resolutions. They are craving resets that actually slow the pace, clear mental fog, and put wellness back...

31/12/2025

Catch up on the hottest Houston society headlines of 2025.

Editor's note: From celebrating a beloved steakhouse's 10th anniversary to an incredible declaration of philanthropy by Houston billionaires, Houston’s society scene sizzled this year. Houstonians came out to support a variety of charitable causes, mix and mingle, and show their Houston pride. The...

31/12/2025

Heed these tips to get home safely on New Year's Eve.

At more than 314,000 miles, Texas boasts the largest system of public roads among the 50 states. It also holds the unfortunate distinction of being one of the deadliest states for New Year’s car accidents.

31/12/2025

Houston's best schools, top suburbs, richest billionaires, and more top stories of 2025.

Editor’s note: The time has come to look back the most-read CultureMap articles of 2025. As always, Houstonians take a lot of pride in seeing our city’s institutions and personalities shine on the world stage, so it’s no surprise that readers responded to news about Rice being ranked among the...