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Houston is celebrating Día de los Muertos with events across the region on Nov. 1. From community ofrendas and live music to markets, food, art and family activities, here are ways to honor the tradition around Houston. 🕯️See the full list: ow.ly/aoQn5102g2s

Uchibā is coming to Houston’s RO development in late 2027. The bar-forward sibling of Uchi and Uchiko will serve yakitori, dumplings, sushi and Uchi favorites, alongside sake, Japanese whisky and more. 🍣Learn more: ow.ly/zG5t5101UyM Courtesy of Hai Hospitality

A one-of-a-kind traveling museum is stopping in Houston. The Office of Collecting and Design is at the @OrangeShow through Nov. 1, inviting visitors to explore tiny curiosities and nostalgic finds. 🌟Learn more: ow.ly/R2iJ5101UMq Courtesy of Office of Collecting

Shop small at Markets for Makers Houston Holiday Market. The market returns to @posthtx Nov. 14–15 with 90+ makers, free DIY crafts, festive photo ops and more. Tickets start at $6, and kids under 12 are free. 🌟Get tickets: ow.ly/NKFB5101x2a

Greater Houston communities are earning national recognition. The Woodlands and Spring ranked No. 4 and No. 5 nationwide in @usnews' 2027 Best Places to Retire list, while Houston ranked No. 2 among large U.S. cities. 🏡Learn more: ow.ly/6gpp5101wHE

NBA star Jimmy Butler is bringing his Bigface coffee brand to Houston. The concept will launch a mobile trailer at the Fairfield Market H-E-B in Cypress in mid-November, marking a homecoming for the Tomball native. ☕️Learn more: ow.ly/wH4H5101wAv Courtesy of Bigface

It’s almost the holiday season in Houston! The H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade returns Nov. 26 with Lizzo as grand marshal, followed by the Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Concert on Dec. 5. 🌟Get the details: ow.ly/lmLf5101wtS

Meow Wolf Houston and @trillburgers are teaming up! The Trill Wolf Burger will be available at all four locations Oct. 31–Nov. 14, while Meow Wolf’s Cowboix Hevven will serve the Trill Billy hot dog Nov. 9–25. 🍔Learn more: ow.ly/Qlq95101vBI Courtesy of CultureMap

.@Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi service across the Greater Houston region. The expanded service area now includes much of Loop 610 and northwest Houston, with rides available through the Robotaxi app. 🚗Learn more: ow.ly/v3iJ5101tjy Courtesy of Tesla

.@RiceUniversity is relocating two historic live oak trees, ahead of its $120 million Gateway Project and a planned $170 million residential tower near Rice Village. 🌳Read more: ow.ly/rmfv510117o

Houston ranks No. 3 in Texas and No. 24 nationally among large college towns in new rankings. Wallet-friendliness was Houston’s strongest category. 🎓Read more: ow.ly/ugqv51010nJ

Bungalow Dining has opened inside the historic Rice building. The restaurant’s new space features a redesigned dining room, bar, patio and private dining areas, along with an updated menu. 🍴Learn more: ow.ly/oZJS5100fUl Courtesy of Bungalow

Sugar Land is moving forward with a $15 million preservation project for the historic Imperial Sugar Char House. The work will restore the century-old landmark, including structural repairs and a new roof. 🌟Learn more: ow.ly/eAfp5100fvO Courtesy of City of Sugar Land

Mariah Carey is bringing her holiday magic to Houston. The Mariah Carey Holiday Bar opens Nov. 19 at Spindletop. Guests can expect festive cocktails, photo ops, holiday music and more! 🎄Get the details: ow.ly/e6M75100f2p Courtesy of Bucket Listers

Need weekend plans, HOU? From the Houston Mediterranean Festival and Houston Symphony’s Hocus Pocus Pops to comedy, live music and more, there’s plenty happening across the region. 🌟See what’s happening this weekend: ow.ly/imXv51001xC

Ramen Tatsu-ya is opening its third Houston-area location in Meyerland on Oct. 31. The new outpost will serve the restaurant’s signature ramen, with grand opening festivities planned for Halloween. 🍜Learn more: ow.ly/2Lf451001qE Courtesy of Ramen Tatsu-ya

Houston has plenty of nicknames, and so do some of its most famous faces. From athletes and musicians to politicians and movie stars, see how many Houston nicknames you can match to the right person. ✏️Put your Houston knowledge to the test: ow.ly/4AFZ50ZZwxO

Houston-area schools are earning praise in @usnews' 2027 rankings. Spring Branch Academic Institute ranked No. 1 among Texas elementary and middle schools, while 12 Houston-area schools placed in the state’s top 25 across both categories. 📚View list: ow.ly/wgqW50ZZwjz

Pudgy’s Fine Cookies and Underground Creamery are coming to Meyerland. The new shared location will serve Pudgy’s signature cookies alongside Underground Creamery’s first-ever soft serve, set to open on Oct. 25. 🍪Learn more: ow.ly/PQ7c50ZZwbi Courtesy of Pudgy's

Banana Ball is coming back to Houston in 2027. ⚾️ The Savannah Bananas will face the Texas Tailgaters at @reliant_park May 22–23. Fans can enter the ticket lottery through Oct. 31 for a chance to buy tickets. 🍌Learn more: ow.ly/wYqe50ZZ8Gg Courtesy of Savannah Bananas