City & Region

Science vs. Social Media

Should Houstonians Worry About Hantavirus and Ebola? Science Says No.

Texas health experts believe the internet is getting ahead of itself.

06/02/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Town Crier

Joe Panzarella Officially Joins City Council, and Houston Braces for World Cup

Plus, apartment inspection reform is finally here, and even more about the budget.

05/29/2026 By Emily Hynds

Town Crier

Houston’s ICE Policy Fight, the District C Runoff, and More City Council News

A street name change, the District C election continues, and a Houston Police Department/ICE policy rollercoaster—here’s what you missed inside City Hall this month.

04/27/2026 By Emily Hynds

Growing Pains?

Houston Is a Young City. So, Why Are So Many of Our Politicians Old?

Houston’s median age is 36. So why does the city keep electing politicians twice that age—and what would it take to change that?

04/23/2026 By Erica Cheng

Only in Houston

Trump vs. Turtles, AI vs. Traffic, Meteors vs. Roofs

Star light, star bright, first chunk of space rock to smash a roof tonight.

04/14/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

How Joe Panzarella Went from "Never Coming Back" to Running for Houston City Council

Joe Panzarella spent years abroad before Houston pulled him back, transforming a BikeHouston volunteer into District C's most compelling candidate.

04/01/2026 By Erica Cheng

Still Growing

How the Houston Botanic Garden Is Adapting to a Changing Climate

Five years in, Houston’s youngest botanic garden has experienced freezes, floods, drought, and heat. Here’s what its staff learned and how it’s not just surviving, but thriving.

03/27/2026 By Molly Glentzer

Town Crier

Why Houston’s Mayor and This City Councilmember Keep Clashing

Plus, new parks, Houston's response to ICE, a District C special election, and more from City Hall this month.

03/24/2026 By Emily Hynds

Spring Bucket List

How Houstonians Love to Spend Spring

Crawfish boils, Rodeo traditions, gardens, art events, and allergy survival. Here’s how locals make the most of spring in H-Town before the heat sets in.

03/20/2026 Edited by Erica Cheng By Houstonia Staff

Country Roads

Houston's Trail Riders Are Fighting to Keep a Rodeo Tradition Alive

Inside the challenges facing Houston's trail riding associations—dwindling numbers, road rage, and the rising cost of keeping horses.

03/18/2026 By Erica Cheng

Sacred Nights

After Sunset, Houston Belongs to Ramadan

Inside the iftar gatherings, suhoor festivals, and late-night traditions that reshape Houston every Ramadan season.

03/17/2026 By Marium Abid

City Shift

Houston’s Hottest Neighborhoods Aren’t in Houston Anymore

Data reveals how affordability, housing supply, and climate risk are reshaping where Houstonians can afford to live.

03/16/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

Ever Wonder Why

Why Claw Machine Arcades Are Taking Over Houston

Claw machine arcades—known as clawcades—are spreading across Houston’s Asiatown and beyond. Here’s why the trend is booming.

03/12/2026 By Erica Cheng

Black History

What Houston Rodeo's Black Heritage Day Is—And What It Isn't

As online confusion grows around "Black Rodeo Weekend," community leaders clarify the history, trail rides, and legacy behind the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's Black Heritage Day.

03/05/2026 By Erica Cheng

For the H

A Beginner's Guide to Houston Sports

How to look like a total pro at all the home games (even if you don't know the rules).

03/02/2026 By Raheel Ramzanali

Rodeo Rules

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am: What’s Worth It (and What’s Not) at the Houston Rodeo

Houstonia weighs in on the food, rides, wine garden, concerts, and crowds that define rodeo season.

02/24/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Town Crier

What Houston City Council Is Saying About ICE, Police Overtime, and More

This February, city councilmembers and citizens clashed over ICE’s presence in Houston. The George R. Brown is getting a $2 billion facelift, and the city is overbudget (again).

02/23/2026 By Emily Hynds

Lion's Den

In Houston, Lion Dancing Goes Far Beyond Lunar New Year

Lion dance in Houston isn’t just a New Year spectacle. Meet the troupes training year-round, competing nationally, and preserving a centuries-old tradition.

02/17/2026 By Erica Cheng

Only in Houston

Fake Boobs, Auto Theft, and an H-E-B Emergency Anthem?

A titillating disguise for a thief and a boat dump in the middle of the city.

02/16/2026 By Erica Cheng

Editor’s Note

What Traveling Solo Across Texas Taught Me

A train trip through Texas reminded me that solitude can open the door to connection.

02/05/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Houstonia Magazine

City & Region

Should Houstonians Worry About Hantavirus and Ebola? Science Says No.

Joe Panzarella Officially Joins City Council, and Houston Braces for World Cup

Houston’s ICE Policy Fight, the District C Runoff, and More City Council News

Houston Is a Young City. So, Why Are So Many of Our Politicians Old?

Trump vs. Turtles, AI vs. Traffic, Meteors vs. Roofs

How Joe Panzarella Went from "Never Coming Back" to Running for Houston City Council

How the Houston Botanic Garden Is Adapting to a Changing Climate

Why Houston’s Mayor and This City Councilmember Keep Clashing

How Houstonians Love to Spend Spring

Houston's Trail Riders Are Fighting to Keep a Rodeo Tradition Alive

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