Colby Smith

2 weeks ago | secrethouston.com | Colby Smith

The FIFA World Cup isn’t the only World Cup coming to Houston. This August, the City of Houston will host the 2025 International Medieval Combat World Cup (IMCF), marking the first time in the IMCF’s history to be held in the United States. The IMCF is a modern take on medieval combat. Competitors battle in the “Buhurt” martial art – a full-combat sport that involves the use of weapons and armed competitors. As a part of the modern take, weapons in the IMCF are blunted, and not deadly.

2 weeks ago | secrethouston.com | Colby Smith

Summer in Houston is not what you would call a breeze. It’s hot, it’s humid, and it’s not always assured that our A/C units will be able to withstand the perpetual heat waves. This makes it all the more exciting when we hear about aquatic-based developments in the city. One of the most anticipated of which is the HTX Surf Club – a coming resort destination that brings surfing, beaches, and action sports to Lake Houston. What is HTX Surf Club?

2 weeks ago | secretdallas.com | Colby Smith

Nothing gold can stay. Arlington’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que, one of the state’s most historic barbecue joints will close its doors this August after 34 years of business. North Texas is home to its fair share of barbecue institutions. Most recently, Texas Monthly released its once-every-four-year ’50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas’ compendium, highlighting multiple DFW-area concepts including Goldee’s Barbecue in Fort Worth at No. 3.

2 weeks ago | secretdallas.com | Colby Smith

The National Weather Service and local meteorologists are forecasting severe storms expected to sweep into the DFW area late tonight, continuing into Monday. Potential weather conditions including: strong winds, heavy rain, large hail, and the potential for isolated tornadoes. A potent storm system is pushing eastward across Texas into the DFW area. Forecasters expect for the severe weather to begin tonight around 10 pm, with the most intense weather expected between midnight and 6 am Monday.

3 weeks ago | secrethouston.com | Colby Smith

Getting around Houston is no easy feat. While some communities are more walkable than others, even the walkable areas can provide boundaries be it distance, heat, or otherwise. Sure, you could always drive but that’s also no walk in the park – especially if you and your group are enjoying Happy Hour.