The Doctor Is In

Meet the Houston Actor from Those Viral Anti–Greg Abbott Videos

Joe Grisaffi plays a doctor bearing bad news in Mothers Against Greg Abbott ads.

03/12/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Globe-Trotters

Menil Collection Curators Travel the World to Bring Art to Houston

From the Cameroon Grassfields to a family house in the Swiss Alps, it takes a lot of frequent-flier miles to put together a world-class exhibit.

03/11/2024 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks Illustrations by Lars Leetaru

Discerning Tastes

This Third Ward Gallery Is Houston’s Hub for African Art

For over 20 years, Gite Gallery has been a favorite of celebrities like T.J. Ford, Vince Young, and Tina Knowles.

03/04/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Houstonia Rodeo Week

The Essential Guide to the Houston Rodeo

From the best cowboy fashion to mutton bustin' tips from a pro.

03/01/2024 Edited by Emma Balter and Daniel Renfrow

Yee-baa

A Grand Mutton Bustin’ Champion Shares His Best Tips

Follow Westyn Wallace’s expert strategies for holding onto a sheep as long as possible.

02/29/2024 By Emma Balter

Bowlegged H

The Secret Life of Howdy, the Houston Rodeo Mascot

It takes eight humans in a suit and several handlers to make Howdydom happen.

02/28/2024 By Meredith Nudo

The Heart of It

Intimacy Coordinators Are Houston Theaters’ Secret Asset

Behind every romantic scene is a professional creating affection and making sure actors are comfortable.

02/19/2024 By Holly Beretto

Bayougraphy

Meet the Tour Guide Who Brings the Cistern to Life with Song

Rosemarie Croll performs her own songs in the underground landmark at Buffalo Bayou Park, and can do so in 10 languages.

02/16/2024 By Jef Rouner

Laissez Les Gay Temps Rouler

Houston’s Only Queer Mardi Gras Krewe Throws the Campiest Balls in Town

Krewe of Olympus, originally founded in New Orleans in 1970, has made itself at home in the (other) Bayou City.

02/12/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Love Is in the Air

The Houstonian's Complete Guide to Valentine's Day

02/08/2024 Edited by Emma Balter

Free Love

Free Date Ideas in Houston for Valentine's Day (or Any Day)

Taking a walk in one of the city's beautiful parks is just as nice as spending a month's rent at a fancy restaurant.

02/06/2024 By Stephanie Bartels

Lunar New Year

Meet Houston’s Oldest Lion and Dragon Dancing Troupe

For 50 years, Lee’s Golden Dragon has been building community around the traditional Chinese art form.

02/05/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Let’s (Not) Go Girls!

The Houston Rodeo Desperately Needs More Female Headliners

For the past several years, the rodeo’s music lineup has only featured a handful of female acts. We have some suggestions.

02/02/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Outliers

Studio Kane Is Riding the Recovery of Houston’s Anime Scene

The new animation company is prioritizing diversity and equity as it contributes to rebuilding the local industry.

01/22/2024 By Jef Rouner

Click!

This Makerspace for Photography Is the Only One of Its Kind in Houston

Flats, a woman-owned photo lab in Montrose, is home to the sole community darkroom in the city.

01/22/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

East Texas

This Town Wants to Be Named the Quinceañera Capital of Texas

Diboll’s growing Hispanic population has inspired a new economy of party planners and DJs to produce quinceañeras. City leaders are taking notice.

01/18/2024 By Jess Huff / The Texas Tribune

Art for All

Inside Mont Art House’s Unique Approach to Art Dealing

The Houston gallery is trying to make collecting more accessible for novice buyers while helping artists navigate the market.

01/16/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Preserving History

A New Exhibit Examines the Memories of Freedmen’s Town Through Art

A dozen artists explore the history of the Fourth Ward neighborhood in This Way at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.

01/08/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Just Daydreaming

Actually Cool Things We Think Should Go in the Old Tower Theatre

The historic Montrose building is vacant again after Acme Oyster House closed, and we have some ideas.

01/05/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Year in Review

Our Most Popular and Impactful Stories of 2023

It was an eventful year in Houston, as always. Here are the stories readers came back to again and again.

12/28/2023 By Emma Balter