Texas Trotter

  Ready to take exercise to a doggone exciting level? On December 4th, the Houston Humane Society will be hosting its 40th Annual K9 FunRun! This event will feature a competitive 5K run where guests can enjoy a brisk race with their pooches, as well as meet plenty of adoptable furry friends along the way! For any experienced racer or animal lover, this is the perfect opportunity to really stretch your legs and enjoy some spectacular sights and sounds with the cutest companions in the city!  This event will feature an array of great things to see and do beyond just running! There will be live entertainment, a kid zone, food, drinks, a place for your pets to cool off, and, of course, plenty of adoption opportunities for those of you looking to give Houston’s shelter pets a Forever Home! There will even be a virtual registration package. Tickets are going on sale for around $40-$50 a person so this is definitely an experience you’ll want to enjoy if you’re really big on animal-or...

Cats are great. And that’s not just because I’m kind of a cat person (don’t worry, I love dogs as well!), but they just are. They’re low-maintenance, funny, affectionate, and they really are just super fun to watch. The internet itself lays its very foundations on the number of silly cat pictures and videos that exist on every platform. In short, cats are amazing and they’re a joy to be near. So with that said, what could be better than getting the chance to pet and play with cute cats while also enjoying some great coffee and snacks? That’s where cat cafes come in. In Japan, the concept of a cat cafe is part of the everyday norm. And gradually, over time, the US is really starting to pick up on the activity with more and more cat cafes starting to pop up across the country.  El Gato Coffeehouse is Houston’s first and best place to enjoy some coffee and treats while getting to play with some adorable cats. I’ve been there many times and I can’t begin to express just how fun the exp...