Margo Gee

A&E 11/14/23 11:03pm

Shop around the block: local goods stores in Houston

By Margo Gee

Houston is a city bursting with creatives, many of whom are local, getting their art, crafts and food onto the scene — only if you know where to look. If you don’t, though, the Thresher has got you covered. Here’s a list of local markets for those looking to shop small or find their next eccentric buy.

NEWS 11/7/23 10:51pm

Rice Pride Fall Festival encourages connection, visibility

By Margo Gee

Rice Pride hosted its first annual Fall Festival Nov. 3 to highlight queer art and the arrival of the fall season. The festival consisted of a queer market, pumpkin painting, a food truck and games and took place in the Grand Hall of the Rice Memorial Center. It concluded with a drag show later in the evening, with local and student performers. Local queer advocacy groups also tabled at the festival, including Equality Texas. 

FEATURES 10/17/23 11:38pm

Show you grow: Houston’s best plant stores

By Margo Gee

Midterms got you seeing red? Go for green instead at these local plant stores.

A&E 9/27/23 12:07am

Cup, plate and pot: what’s hot in Bellaire

By Margo Gee

Not too far west on US-59 lies Bellaire, a gustatory world full of bold flavors and unique dining experiences. Home of Houston’s Asiatown, Bellaire is packed with delicious eats, from tonkotsu to takoyaki. Give these restaurants a crack at keeping you warm this fake fall season.