Print media is a dying art. But 002 at least keeps Houstonians in the loop. First off it's FREE…read more You can't beat that. Lots of interesting articles about food, night life, etc. I usually pick up a copy and browse for new things to do all the time.

Love 002 Magazine! Want to keep up to date with the hippest restaurants, shops, and nightclubs?…read moreThen pick up a free copy of 002 Magazine. They have a great color glossy layout, venue and restaurant listings and maps of Downtown, Midtown and Hermann Park area. They also throw great issue release parties and know how to treat their guests!

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Yet another free Houston magazine! This one, published by the Houston In-Town Chamber of Commerce,…read morehas an inner-loop focus, plus they host lots of networking events at area bars (even breakfast events - not at bars). The articles tend to be about local events and personalities, and the party photos are kept to a minimum (two big pluses). I actually find this magazine somewhat useful in determining good contacts/events for the central area of Houston. Another plus - no nasty cosmetic surgery ads!

I love Mike and the Natural Awakenings Houston team. I have worked with them for years and they do…read morebusiness with consciousness, honor and integrity and have always gone the extra mile. And, the advertising works too... I love hearing people say they saw us in Natural Awakenings!

I've been reading this magazine since the year 2009 and it has connected me with people/businesses…read morethat have impacted my life for the better. From meditation, tai chi, yoga, counseling, life enhancing articles, seminars, farmers markets, and restaurants. It's the only magazine like it in the Houston area. Thank you Natural Awakenings!

How can you not give the Houston Press five stars? Want your money back? It's FREE!! These guys are…read morereally doing Houston residents a service. Not only do they have a list of the coolest events going on around town, they do some hard-hitting, in-depth reporting on some issues that the major newspaper might not want to get into. These days, the press is generally cutting back on everything, but nothing beats a reporter on the beat, asking difficult questions at City Hall. Since this is a weekly publication, the Press has the opportunity to go more in-depth in some issues that a daily newspaper mightn't want to take on. It's all free! The paper is heavily driven by advertisements, but they tend to be colorful and interesting to read. I wish they had more regular features that seem to have been cut out, like the News of the Weird, or a few more cartoons. I miss Life in Hell! Houston doesn't have a lot of options when it comes to free local news to read, and this is a valuable resource. I suggest you pick one up where ever fine free publications are served. If you're not into the news copy in this free publication, it is always good as a fly swatter or material for papier mache.

Free is always a good thing in my book…read more Whenever I'm bored I pick up a copy and check out what's happening in Houston. From time to time there are some really interesting articles from some cool POVs. My biggest complaint about this thing is the endless adult ads. Yes I understand that a free publication has to pay for itself somehow, but really how many super spas and strip clubs are there?!

I am not a fan of this magazine, primarily because it does not appeal to me, but they insist on…read moresending it to me anyway and will not stop despite my requests. They used to be delivered via white fans, which would enter private subdivisions with signs prohibiting soliciting, handbills, etc., and then simply throw their magazines onto our lawns. This was highly agitating, and I'm glad they have stopped doing that. However, their solution now is to use carrier route saturation to have USPS simply put them in everyone's mailboxes. Again, it's better than my lawn, but still poses the problem that I don't want it, and am being told I don't have a choice. No, it's not too much trouble to throw away, but simply another thing I have to pick up and deal with. And it does take up space in my rather small mailbox and sometimes causes other mail pieces to fling out when I open the door. That said, its leadership team is friendly enough in response to my requests, but simply unwilling to help.

I've got to say this magazine is one that usually catches my eye the most over the other FREE…read morehouston publications. The photography in here is higher quality than their competitors. Yes people complain about their ads, but their ads are of restaurants that I actually enjoy. Their articles are usually the most ground breaking as far as trendy things to do. The fashion section is a good read in my opinion too.

In the competitive print market of Houston, the Public News is back on the scene giving you the…read morenews for the Metro Houston area. After a break in publication, the Public News hit the presses again and is now putting out their weekly publication with news and insight on all that is going on in and around the Houston area. They cover the arts, film, theatre, music and what impacts the residents of Houston in a fun and inspiring way. In addition, they have interesting features like 'Fake Astrology', 'Bizarre News', and 'Bad Advice'. Online you can get copies of the printed publication and see blogs and video relating to the paper. If you haven't picked up a copy, be on the look out - this alternative mag is up and coming. Something you won't want to miss each week.

Yeeehaw! This magazine is focused on the Lone Star State…read more It's tough to fit all the news that fits from such a large state as Texas, but Texas Monthly manages to pull it off. What Cosmo is to New Yorkers, this is to Texans. This is where we get our latest fashion tips on how to properly display our handguns. This magazine is full of ads, but pay attention to those ads- they're often the fanciest and up and comers of the Texas scene. Don't expect to see people California-ing your Texas up in here. The articles sometimes slant towards the scandalous, and they do some in-depth, hard hitting reporting about things going on in the Lone Star State. The most popular editions are always the Bum Steer Awards, where they call out Texans who have either been done wrong, or are doing wrong. Generally, you don't what to get that call that you've been nominated. Then, there's the BBQ list. This coveted list is often quoted, and if your BBQ joint has made this list, then you've made it. This is THE authority on Texas BBQ. Don't listen to the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal's list. What do they know about mesquite smoked brisket? I always enjoy the pieces that're written by Kinky Friedman. He's such a delightful author.

I've been reading Texas Monthly since my parents got a charter subscription, and it's consistently…read moreone of the best magazines of any type that I've read. As I've watched many of my favorite magazines wilt over the years, Texas Monthly keeps to its high standards and if anything gets even better. Great listings to goings-on around the state, fascinating and unique feature articles. Some of the best writing anywhere, and it's all focused on the Lone Star State. And the guides are a great reference. I've kept their Best BBQ issue in my trunk (and replace it when the new one comes out) so I can find the best BBQ joint in whatever tiny town I find myself in.

Whenever I want to see how un-hip I am, I check out Envy. For purely entertainment value, you have…read moreto give this a few stars. I mean, some of the outfits that are worn I've never seen in Houston, and yet they walk among us. They always "write" (by "write" I mean put in a bunch of pictures of rich people at happening places) about the places to be seen and heard. I always say that I'll keep up with the cool things, but somehow manage to forget until I see the new edition and realize that, once again, I've missed the mark on being cool and trendy in Houston. *sigh*

Houston's Gen X/Y party profiler, Envy manages to cover night life you didn't know existed (as well…read moreas the tired trendy places). It's a pretty thick magazine, but it's almost all party photos...it's a good way either to see what you're missing out on, or to plan your next outing. There are restaurant reviews and some "articles" about new Houston venues from time to time, but it really is mostly photos and ads. The photographers are everywhere once you get to know them.