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Green Spaces

The Women Behind Houston’s Most Beloved Parks

Ima Hogg, Barbara Jordan, Christia Adair—the activists, conservationists, and pioneers whose names grace Houston’s green spaces.

06/04/2026 By Isobella Jade

House of Mouse

The Surprising Ways Disney Built Houston

Mickey Mouse’s glove prints are throughout Houston, but you have to search to find them.

05/11/2026 By Jef Rouner

Literary Houston

Inside the Mind of The New Yorker’s Most Houston Writer

Before he became the voice of Manhattan irony in The New Yorker, he was shaped by a city that few literary critics have given enough credit.

04/09/2026 By Travis Alexander

Oral History

The Houston School That Built Texas Dentistry

A look at 120 years of UTHealth Houston’s School of Dentistry, where digital innovation, research, and community care continue to shape Texas oral health.

04/02/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Wider Wallets

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Free Museums

Here's how to access world-class art, history, science, and more in Houston at no cost.

03/05/2026 By Emma Balter and Meredith Nudo

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

Sigh

Here We Go Again: Another Historic Theater Faces Potential Demolition

Originally formed to preserve River Oaks Theatre, Arthouse Houston is back in action to repeat its success, this time in support of the Garden Oaks Theater. But why the hell does this keep happening?!

02/25/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Stewardship

How Houston’s Fifth Ward Is Building an Arts Economy Without Losing Itself

The 5th Ward Cultural Arts District is expanding programming, partnerships, and creative opportunities while keeping longtime residents at the center.

02/10/2026 By Meredith Nudo

In Harmony

Houston’s Oldest Choir Is Still Singing

The Houston Saengerbund blends German choral tradition, community singing, and social rituals in a Heights hall that has anchored the city’s music culture for generations.

02/05/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Never Again

The Holocaust Is Not Just History—Houston Survivors Are Still Telling Their Stories

Over 100 Holocaust survivors still live in the area, and many of them speak out about their experiences every week at the Holocaust Museum Houston.

01/27/2026 By Meredith Nudo

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What’s in a Name?

"Don’t Call It Asiatown": Why Houstonians Can’t Agree on Chinatown’s Name

On Bellaire Boulevard, a nickname is more complicated than we think.

11/20/2025 By Erica Cheng

The Classics

The 200-Year Journey That Made Three Brothers Bakery a Houston Icon

The beloved bakery’s story begins in 1825 Poland, weaves through Holocaust survival, and ends with a sweet slice of Houston history.

11/07/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Houstorian

How Houston Helped Shape the Legend of Muhammad Ali

From conscientious objector to championship wins, this legendary boxer’s ties to Houston run deep.

11/05/2025 By James Glassman

Toi Toi Toi

How Houston Grand Opera Turned Porgy and Bess Into a Global Hit

Almost 50 years ago, HGO changed the opera-going public’s minds about the messy musical’s original intentions and helped update its troubled racial history.

11/04/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Arts Legacy

Past to Present: How Houston Built Its Performing Arts Legacy

Before the glitz of the Theater District, Houston’s arts legacy started with dirt-road opera halls and one woman’s bold vision.

09/27/2025 By James Glassman

A Legacy That Lasts

Main Street Theater Celebrates a Half Century in Houston

For five decades, Main Street Theater has nurtured Houston talent, challenged audiences, and built an enduring stage for the city's storytellers.

09/09/2025 By Holly Beretto

20 Years Later

When the Cowbell Rang: How Houston Helped Katrina Survivors Find Family

Houston’s shelters turned chaos into connection, creating a blueprint for disaster relief the federal government couldn’t deliver.

08/29/2025 By Erica Cheng and Brittany Britto Garley

Houstorian

How Streetcars and Trolley Lines Shaped Houston

From mule cars to Metro, public transit has always been a part of the city.

08/22/2025 By James Glassman

Sealed with Honor

Only Six Houstonians Have Been Featured on a US Stamp. Here’s Who Should Be Next.

From Barbara Jordan to Oveta Culp Hobby, these local legends have earned a spot in American postage history, but there are plenty more who deserve the honor.

07/25/2025 By James Glassman

Houstorian

Beyond River Oaks: How Houstonians Watched Movies Before Megaplexes

An historic movie theater can be just as much a work of art as the films shown inside, and the ones still standing are a reminder of our city’s architectural heritage.

06/27/2025 By James Glassman

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Spring 2026

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