Shafaq Patel

1 week ago | axios.com | Shafaq Patel |Moyo Adeolu

Chef Thomas Bille. Photo: Moyo Adeolu/AxiosBelly of the Beast chef Thomas Bille took home the title of Best Chef in Texas at this year's James Beard Awards on Monday, beating out top talent from across the state. Why it matters: The award spotlights the Houston region's culinary clout in Texas in what's long been considered the Oscars of the culinary world. Bille beat out four finalists in the regional category and was the first Houston-area win at the award ceremony in Chicago on Monday.

1 week ago | axios.com | Tasha Tsiaperas |Shafaq Patel

Guatemala plays Guyana during the CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification football match in March. Guatemala will be at Shell Stadium on June 24. Photo: Johan Ordonez/AFP via Getty ImagesThe CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament kicked off over the weekend to crown the best men's national team in North America, Central America and the Caribbean — with the final match in Houston.

1 week ago | axios.com | Shafaq Patel |Jay Jordan

Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios🦇 Watch "Batman and Robin" at the River Oaks Theatre with Bedrock City Comics Monday. Tickets are $15. 7:30pm. 🐉 Enjoy part 1 of "The Legends of the Chinese Zodiac" at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Tuesday. Free. 11am. Then, catch part 2 at 11am Wednesday. 🇮🇹 See the Italian film "Il Nibbio" at Houston's Consulate General of Italy on Wednesday. Free. 7pm.

1 week ago | axios.com | Shafaq Patel |Sami Sparber

Data: Redfin analysis of MLS records; Chart: Jacque Schrag/Axios VisualsHouston homebuyers are purchasing much newer homes than buyers in most major U.S. cities, thanks to a steady supply of new construction. Why it matters: America's housing stock is aging, but fast-growing Texas metros are building quickly to meet demand — keeping the state's homes comparatively younger.

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Shafaq Patel

Thailand plays in the dirt. Photo: Courtesy of the Houston ZooHappy Father's Day weekend to all the dads and parental figures, including this papa pachyderm at the Houston Zoo. Why it matters: The Asian elephant, Thailand, affectionately known as Thai, is turning the big 6-0 on Monday. He's the oldest breeding male elephant in North America and the second-oldest male in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums population.