Arts + Culture

The Ten!

Meet 10 extraordinary women in Houston championing the community and each other. Article by Allyson Straczek Welcome to The TEN! 2025, a celebration of women shaping Houston. This carefully curated list recognizes leaders who have made an impact through their vision, dedication, and service to our community.  This inaugural event celebrates trailblazers who inspire others not only through their careers but also their commitment to uplifting others. From art and medicine to senior care and...

Life + Culture

Worth Every Step

Fraulein Boot Company creates timeless, handcrafted boots that blend vintage charm with Western heritage, celebrating Texas spirit, style, and tradition. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Courtesy of Fraulein Boot Company Nothing says Western like a great pair of cowboy boots. More than just footwear, they are an attitude, a statement, and a nod to great style. That's exactly what sisters Margaret Walker and Sarah Caruth had in mind when they launched Fraulein Boot Company as an...

Home + Design

Architectural details

Nadia Palacios Lauterbach sees buildings in the context of world history. Article by Diane Cowen When Nadia Palacios Lauterbach was a little girl, her father, a history professor told her bedtime stories about Julius Caesar and the Gallic wars. “In all of the stories, the connective thread was the structures. If he was talking about Greek democracy, I had to see the Parthenon,” said Nadia, 44 and a native of Nicaragua. “I had this idea that human life was played with a background of...

Food + Beverage

If You Eat One Thing

Experience Houston’s patio season with Flora’s fresh and flavorful menu. Article by Gabi De la Rosa Houston's brief patio season is an excellent time to make a reservation at Flora. Perched along Buffalo Bayou, the restaurant known for its stunning chandeliers offers gorgeous views and authentic Mexican cuisine. Chef Mate Zorrilla recently curated a new spring-tasting menu with offerings including Ceviche Veracruzano, tinga de pollo tostadas, lamb shank mixiote, and pastel de elote for...