http://houston.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-12T13:33:36Z Sun, 12 May 2013 13:33:36 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://houston.about.com/b/2013/05/20/cafe-express-lunch-loo.htm <p>The Museum of Fine Arts is making the best of your lunch break. Rather than take another "working lunch" in front of your office computer, purchase lunch at the Cafe Express in the MFAH and receive a general admission ticket for free. The ticket is valid only on the day of purchase and entrance must be between 12 pm and 2 pm.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/b/2013/05/20/cafe-express-lunch-loo.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://houston.about.com/b/2013/05/20/cafe-express-lunch-loo.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 01:22:50 +0000 2013-05-20T01:22:50Z http://houston.about.com/b/2013/05/12/happy-mothers-day.htm <p>Happy Mother's Day, Houston! I hope your day has been filled with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/od/nightlife/ss/Top-Five-Mothers-Day-Brunches_4.htm">delicious meals</a>, exciting <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/a/Mothers-Day-Specail-Events.htm">activities</a> and of course, thoughtful <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/od/shoppingservices/a/2011-Mothers-Day-Spa-Packages.htm">gifts</a>. Enjoy your day, ladies.</p> http://houston.about.com/b/2013/05/12/happy-mothers-day.htm Sun, 12 May 2013 13:33:36 +0000 2013-05-12T13:33:36Z http://houston.about.com/b/2013/04/30/art-car-ball.htm <p>Get ready for what many refer to as Houston's wildest party. The Orange Show will host the Legendary Art Car Ball on Friday May 10, featuring Vockah Redu, the Minor Mishap Marching Band, Maximus and Sean Reefer and the Resin Valley Boys. Great food and spirits will be on deck courtesy of El Gran Malo, Phoenicia and Pura Vida Tequila.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/b/2013/04/30/art-car-ball.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://houston.about.com/b/2013/04/30/art-car-ball.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:03:39 +0000 2013-04-30T23:03:39Z http://houston.about.com/b/2013/04/29/mothers-day-brunch.htm <p>Mother's Day is less than two weeks away. Have you planned how to make the special woman in your life feel loved and appreciated? If you're lacking the resources or know-how to present her the perfect gift, then give her the gift of time, conversation and good food. 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On Thursday, April 25, join the Houston Texans Ambassadors and players at Reliant Stadium for a viewing of the 2013 NFL Draft on the big screens.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/b/2013/04/23/houston-texans-draft-party.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://houston.about.com/b/2013/04/23/houston-texans-draft-party.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:55:01 +0000 2013-04-23T21:55:01Z http://houston.about.com/b/2013/04/18/donate-to-victims-of-west-texas-explosion.htm <p>On Wednesday night, a fertilizer plant in West Texas (near Waco) exploded resulting in at least 5 deaths and over one hundred injuries. If you would like to help the victims of this catastrophe from right here in Houston, there are several ways to do so. Michael Berry (832.532.6000) of News 740 will be stationed at 290 and Jones Rd collecting items to fill a 20' U-Haul truck.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/b/2013/04/18/donate-to-victims-of-west-texas-explosion.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://houston.about.com/b/2013/04/18/donate-to-victims-of-west-texas-explosion.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:47:39 +0000 2013-04-18T14:47:39Z http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/31/eat-clean.htm <p>Houston offers so many opportunities for its dwellers to purchase fresh, locally-grown produce and grains right here in the city. This Wednesday, CityCentre will open its courtyards to local farmers and consumers at the Eco-Farmers Market. There will be plenty of greens for the taking and live music for the listening. Be sure to stop by Ruggles Green (market sponsors) for a post-shopping al fresco dining experience.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/31/eat-clean.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/31/eat-clean.htm Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:25:04 +0000 2013-03-31T22:25:04Z http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/30/houston-ifest-lineup.htm <p>Festival season is officially in full swing and next up is Houston's favorite, the International Festival. If you haven't experienced this event (which is in its 43rd year, by the way), then this year would be a great one to attend. The highlighted country will be Brazil which means incredible food and incredible music. iFest will take place over the last two weekends in April.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/30/houston-ifest-lineup.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/30/houston-ifest-lineup.htm Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:37:42 +0000 2013-03-30T01:37:42Z http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/27/the-voice-local-danielle-bradbery-turns-3-chairs.htm <p>On Monday night, sweet 16-year-old Danielle Bradbery earned the chair swivel of coaches Blake Shelton, Usher and Adam Levine when she belted out Taylor Swift's "Mean". Bradbery hails from Cypress, TX where she had a swarm of family and friends gathered to root for her as she sang in front of thousands for what she says is her very first time. Naturally, the country songstress went with Blake Shelton as her coach. Let's hope he gets this young lady all the way to the end.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/27/the-voice-local-danielle-bradbery-turns-3-chairs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/27/the-voice-local-danielle-bradbery-turns-3-chairs.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:41:26 +0000 2013-03-27T11:41:26Z http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/27/record-store-day.htm <p>Yes. That really is a thing. The 6th annual Record Store Day is happening on Saturday, April 20 right here in Houston. On this day, your favorite <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/od/shoppingservices/a/Vinyl-And-Record-Stores-In-Houston.htm">Houston record stores</a> will release a myriad vinyl records not sold on any other day, in any other format at any other location. Each store in the linked list will be participating in Record Store Day, so it's a good idea to get to know your vinyl dealers and clue them in as to what may be on your record wish list this year.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/27/record-store-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://houston.about.com/b/2013/03/27/record-store-day.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:21:57 +0000 2013-03-27T11:21:57Z