Life + Culture

25 ways to make the most of 2025 in Houston

With health, wellness and relaxation at the forefront, here are the best ways to enjoy the year ahead in Houston. Article by Gabi De la Rosa 25 ways to make the most of 2025 in Houston    With health, wellness, and relaxation at the forefront, we've curated a list of the best ways to enjoy the year ahead in Houston.   RELAX Memorial Park  After a century, Memorial Park is still one of Houston's most sought-after green spaces for relaxing or outdoor activities.    Bayou Bend...

Home + Design

Curtis & Windham, classical & traditional style

Architects’ work is found all over the city, especially River Oaks. Article by Diane Cowen When Bill Curtis and Russell Windham each moved to Houston in the early 1990s, the oil bust and recession of the 1980s was mostly in the rear view mirror and a large home commissioned by a wealthy Houston businessman had signaled to others that it was time to spend money again. Bill was a native of Longview and graduate of the University of Texas who had worked in San Antonio and Washington D.C., and...

Health + Wellness

2025 Health & Wellness Guide: Tips from Houston's Experts

Navigate your 2025 wellness journey with tips from Houston’s leading health and fitness experts. Article by Ally Straczek Dr. Avani Shridharani, Dentist & Owner Bellaire Dental Suite Why did you start working in the health and wellness space? I am committed to educating on the importance of oral health because I come from a background where it wasn’t prioritized unless there was pain or discomfort. Since our mouth is the gateway to the rest of our body, keeping it free from disease...

Life + Culture

Hitting the High Notes

Led by Brittany Hebert Franklin, Sky High for Kids works tirelessly to support children undergoing cancer treatment and other life-threatening conditions. Article by Gabi De la Rosa | Photography by Photography courtesy of Sky High for Kids What started as a challenge to raise $10,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during Brittany Hebert Franklin’s college years has turned into a 510(c)(3) that raised $8.85 million to support children’s cancer research in 2024. Franklin pivoted...