Sports
May 17, 2023
How Jimmy Butler Became ‘Himmy’
No other NBA star raises his game for the postseason quite like Miami Heat guard and Tomball, Texas, native Jimmy Butler.
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Politics & Policy
April 27, 2022
Republicans Have Their Knives Out for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
But for now, her two GOP challengers are busy slashing at each other before the May 24 runoff election.
BBQ Joint Reviews
March 4, 2022
Bexar Barbecue Solidifies Tomball as a Smoked-Meat Destination
The couple behind the joint, Justin and Kathryn Haecker, have even hacked their way to cheaper beef by starting their own cattle operation.
BBQ Joint Reviews
February 25, 2022
Go Bananas for the Pudding at 2 Guys 1 Pit BBQ
The Tomball joint puts a delicious twist on the classic dessert with a fresh, hot waffle. And oh yeah, there’s barbecue, too!
BBQ
April 29, 2021
Texans Don’t Need to Worry About a Beef Ban
Plus: A must-read barbecue book and a great jobs resource for aspiring pitmasters.
Food & Drink
April 27, 2021
It’s Berry Season in Texas. Here’s Where to Pick Your Own.
Kid-friendly, socially distanced, and just a darn good way to spend a Saturday, the state's berry farms are open for visitors.
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BBQ
January 19, 2021
What Brisket and Chocolate Have in Common (Besides Being Delicious)
Tomball's Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue is one of the best smoked-meat joints in the state, but it pours its heart into its bean-to-bar confections.
Tacos
December 30, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Flaco Jiménez Launches a Food Truck Named, of Course, Tacos Jimenez
Plus, Texas tacos hit best of 2020 lists, Houston gets two new taco joints, and Gal Gadot tries Taco Bell.
Tacos
August 13, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Birria Bao, Carnitas Pizza, and the “One-Chip Challenge”
Plus: actor Danny Trejo urges struggling restaurant owners to “stay strong.”
BBQ
April 28, 2020
Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue Is Still Innovating
Business has been slower during the pandemic, leaving co-owner Scott Moore with extra time. He used it to create original new dishes.
Tacos
February 25, 2020
Taco of the Week: Chile Relleno Sausage at Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue
A different sort of Texas Trinity makes for an exceptional taco at this Tomball joint.
BBQ
November 8, 2019
Tejas Burger Joint in Tomball Bets Big on Smoked Burgers
The new restaurant builds its menu around one of the hottest trends in Texas barbecue.