The City of Houston is constantly changing—and so is the news cycle. Luckily, Google just rolled out a handy new personalization tool that puts you in control of your Top Stories feed.
It’s called preferred sources, and it lets you handpick the outlets you trust most (like us 👀) so they always show up first when you’re scrolling for the latest.
So if you love Secret Houston as much as we love this city, here’s how to make sure our stories, guides, and hot tips are front and center on your Google feed.
Wait… what’s a preferred source?
Think of it as your own VIP list for Google News.
When you set a preferred source, Google makes sure you see more of their stories whenever they’re fresh, relevant, and worth your time.
No more digging. No more “how did I miss that?” Just the content you care about—served up, Houston-style.
Why Secret Houston deserves the top spot on your list
Our job? Keeping Houstonians in the loop. Your job? Enjoying it.
Here’s what you get when you roll with us:
🌆 All things Houston — breaking news, hidden gems, neighborhood updates
🍴 Food & drink guides — hot new restaurants, buzzy cocktail bars, foodie musts
🎉 Events & happenings — from rodeo season to rooftop pop-ups
⚡ Instant updates — so you’re always the first to know what’s going down in H-Town
With thousands of readers every month (and a lively fam on IG, TikTok, and Facebook), we’re proud to be one of Houston’s go-to voices for what’s next.
How to add Secret Houston on Google
Ready to lock us in? Here are two quick ways:
👉 The shortcut: Head to Google News, search Secret Houston, and hit that little check mark. Done.
👉 Through Top Stories: Next time you see us in your feed, tap “more from this source.” Boom—we’re locked in.
And don’t worry, you’ll still see other outlets too. You can update your list anytime.
What happens once you add Secret Houston
Here’s what your feed looks like when we’re officially on your roster:
📰 More Secret Houston in your Top Stories
📌 A special “From your sources” carousel with our newest guides & updates
🎯 Fresh coverage of everything happening in H-Town, delivered right when you need it
Because in a city this big, staying in the loop isn’t just nice—it’s essential.