Posted on · Throughout the summer, Houston Matters has been dedicating time each week to books about Greater Houston, set in Greater Houston, or written or edited by Houstonians. Our summer reading series continues today with Russell Kane. He writes a blog called Vintage Texas about Texas wine, and heâs the author of the book The Wineslinger Chronicles. More: Russell […]
Posted on · Back in 1964, real estate developer and oil & gas man George Mitchell purchased land 30 miles north of Houston. A decade later, the planned community of The Woodlands was opened. Today, an estimated 100,000 people live there. On this edition of Houston Matters, we learn more about the history, development and future plans for The Woodlands from […]
Posted on · Earlier this month, Mayor Annise Parker announced a new craft beer event coming to Houston this fall. And âDRAFT Magazineâ recently named a few Houston bars on its list of âAmericaâs 100 Best Beer Bars‘. These are just some examples of how the craft beer industry is flourishing in Houston, and in Texas. Enthusiasts say […]
Posted on · We learned recently a new craft beer festival will debut in Houston this fall. And Draft Magazine recently named some Houston bars to its list of âAmericaâs Hundred Best Beer Bars.â And Wine Enthusiast Magazine recently named Texas Hill Country as a top wine travel destination for 2014. Today on Houston Matters, weâll discuss the growing […]
Posted on · Old Town Spring is hosting a wine festival Oct. 12-13. The Autumn Art & Texas Wine Festival is a bi-annual, two-day event. Local winemakers will be there to showcase their white, red and sweet wines. Festival-goers can try a taste of these local wines. But, if youâre not a wine drinker, donât worry! Organizers say […]