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.

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.

This is not about Houston Chronicle as a publication. There are a lot of excellent writers…read morecontributing to the excellence of the publication and I am happy to read it. However, as a paying customer, the Chronicle falls short. I signed up for a deal of .99 cents for 6 months. After ballooning up to $25.66 and feeling like I only read a few articles a month, I decided to cancel. Tiffany was my support person and initially was extremely cordial and offered everything down to the point where it was $0.99 a week, but once I mentioned I wanted to cancel again, she became cold and tried to rush me off the phone. Did not offer any kind of confirmation via email and said she's unable to do so. It helped me understand that I was actually making the right decision after all. The cancellation process was a nightmare. One can only cancel over the phone (#1) and the waits were extremely long. There was no indication of how long the waits would be and the automated prompts were frustrating to deal with. Eventually the phone line would disconnect after 20 minutes and I only learned recently that the phones are only open till 5pm on weekdays. To add to the frustration, their digital support service via email (#2) does not quickly reply. Eventually, I was able to call in the mid afternoon and cancel my subscription over the phone. They offered me as low as $.99 each week for 3 months, but given the technology woes, the inability to view billing statements online, and the hassle it took to cancel I declined. ___________ (#1) (713) 362-7211 (#2) digitalsupport@hearst.com / help@houstonchronicle.com

How is this company able to keep running these subscription fraud services? We need to all direct…read moreour complaints to the Attorney General of Texas about this company-Hearst!! How you gonna charge me 19.96 10 days prior to the monthly digital subscription expiring locking me in for a whole new month at a new price of 19.96. No email notices or nothing!! How is this legal!! In Texas talk "Ya'll" need to stop!!

Music is more top 40 than adult or rock or alternative than it used to be. Either play more of…read morethat or just call yourselves top-40 and be done with it. The people who listened to you when you started out don't want to hear Bieber. And forget about listening online. After five minutes of ads I gave up on that

Jason Cage on Mix is so hot. I heard he once started a fire with just his pecks. He's like a mix…read moreof Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt mushed together with a cheesecake. I highly recommend you listen to Jason Cage in the afternoon on Mix 96.5 because he plays the best variety of music and makes my drive home a dream. He can also lift a boat, I saw him do it once. Ps. This is not Jason Cage.

This thick local mag reminds me a lot of Black Book, minus some of the writers (but what do you…read moreexpect for free?). Fashion and culture news, obligatory party photos, and ads galore. Some reviews of restaurants and nightlife as well, and I think I saw an article tucked in somewhere. A strong Gen Y focus. Worth a read to get a feel for the zeitgeist, but not as strong of a resource as some of the local weeklies. Published by Modern Luxury magazines, which only publishes for a handful of cities...consider us...lucky?

This is my favorite local publication! It has a great social calendar noting upcoming events and…read moreconcerts. The magazine resembles W Magazine but is regional to cities like LA, Chicago, Atlanta, Honolulu, Dallas, etc. You can find great reviews for restaurants, new boutique openings, national and local adverts. Their target demographic of readers mostly consist of yuppies. The magazine is found at high end restaurants and retail shops. It's the go-to read for Houston.

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!

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 have a Business on 19th Street and I met The Houston Tribune Paper up stairs over Carter &…read moreCooley Sandwich Shop. Always Positive Stories, Great Information about the Businesses and the ARTS.. 25 Years of GREATNESS... Pick one up... Great Reading