There’s something deeply relaxing about turning an ordinary bath into a calming self-care ritual, and this DIY butterfly pea flower milk bath is the perfect way to create a spa-like experience at home. Made with powdered milk, Epsom salt, baking soda, and naturally vibrant butterfly pea flower powder, this soothing bath soak is simple to make and beautiful to gift. Butterfly pea flower powder is known for its stunning [...]
Beloved Houston Mexican restaurant likely won’t get to 50 years
One of Houston’s most recognizable Mexican restaurants now has a final date at its longtime Kirby Drive home. Arnaldo Richards’ Picos, the Upper Kirby restaurant known for regional Mexican dishes, mole, shaker margaritas, brunches, and holiday tamales, is set to close its current location on August 30, 2026. The restaurant has operated in Houston for more than 40 years and has been at 3601 Kirby Drive since 2014. The [...]
One of Texas’s biggest Buc-ee’s locations is opening near Austin
A massive new Buc-ee’s is coming to one of the busiest stretches of highway in Texas. The chain is building a new travel center in San Marcos, along Interstate 35 near Yarrington Road, between Austin and San Antonio. The location is expected to be 74,707 square feet, making it one of the largest Buc-ee’s stores in Texas. FOX 4 reported the project carries an estimated $47.2 million price tag, and local reporting says the [...]
California Fast-Food Prices Keep Climbing as Restaurants Adjust to $20 Wages
If your last California drive-thru run hit harder than expected, you're not imagining it. Two years into the state's $20 fast-food minimum wage, the receipts are starting to tell the story. The law, Assembly Bill 1228, took effect April 1, 2024, requiring chains with 60 or more locations nationwide to pay workers at least $20 an hour. It was the biggest single-industry wage hike in recent U.S. history — and operators have [...]
Beloved Washington bagel chain abruptly shuts down after 25 years
Customers and employees were left stunned when a longtime Pacific Northwest bakery chain abruptly closed all of its locations and later filed for bankruptcy. After more than two decades in business, Blazing Bagels officially filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in March 2026, marking the end of a once-popular regional brand. Abrupt closures shocked customers and workers Blazing Bagels operated multiple stores [...]
This longtime Florida waterfront restaurant just closed after more than 30 years
A beloved Florida restaurant has officially closed its doors after serving customers for more than three decades. The Catch Neighborhood Bar & Grill permanently shut down on May 1, 2026, marking the end of a longtime local favorite known for seafood, waterfront views, and live music. The restaurant announced the closure in an emotional message to customers, thanking the community for years of support and [...]
