Houston had a reputation in the past as a city that tore down pieces of history. Preservation Houston has worked to change ...

Owner Len Lemmer says his sports bistreaux on Pine Island Road is going to wow customers with its scratch-made food.

“Here we have Carrabba’s, Bonefish (Grill), Texas Tony’s ... from the low top and booth-filled dining room by an arched brick wall. It’s spacious, lively and welcoming.

Alpine sits in the vast emptiness of West Texas like an oasis of character. This isn’t a town rushing to reinvent itself. The ...