Houston-based MacLean Engineering and Applied Technology Services LLC, known as METECS, has received a five-year contract from NASA to develop simulations and software services for space-based ...

Two University of Houston archaeologists have made scientific history with the discovery of a Mayan king's tomb in Belize.

Several renowned Houston hotels and resorts were just declared the best in the world by Travel + Leisure readers, according to the publication's annual World's Best Awards.

CultureMap columnist Ken Hoffman died unexpectedly at his lake house on Lake Conroe on Sunday, July 14. Ken's son Andrew shared news of his passing with Gow Media founder David Gow.

Here are the winners of the 2025 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. These bars, restaurants, and individuals represent the best of Houston’s culinary scene, as selected by our judges’ panel of ...

A country only turns 249 once. To celebrate Independence Day, cities around the Houston region have a host of entertainment options for all ages — including, of course, fireworks to light up the ...

Houston is well represented on the list of semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards. Overall, Houston received seven nominations in national categories and six nominations for Best Chef: Texas.

The state of Texas has a new best barbecue joint. Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin, a small town east of San Antonio, has taken the top spot in Texas Monthly’s new list of the 50 Best Barbecue Joints in ...

Texas Monthly has published its list of the state’s best new restaurants for 2025. Numbered one to 10, the 24th edition of the magazine's list is open to establishments that opened between ...

Houston welcomes lots of fun new art shows this month, including Lawndale’s annual “Big Show.” The Asia Society invites people on a scavenger hunt, and Sawyer Yards welcomes art selfies ...

CultureMap has finally completed its statewide journey to honor the best chefs, restaurants, and more with the 2025 Tastemaker Awards.

April is the perfect month to experience art all around Houston, especially outdoors. With all the festivals and free, large-scale installations opening this month, we have a herd of new art to ...