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This Is What Hunkering Down Looks Like

Houston's weekend, as told through gifs.

08/28/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

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Harvey: Where We Are Now

Much of the city is underwater, and Houstonians are rallying to help.

08/28/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

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The Heroes of Hurricane Harvey, So Far

"Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."

08/27/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Video: Historic Flooding Hits Houston

Our reporters are covering Hurricane Harvey's floods from all corners of the soaked city.

08/27/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

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In Photos: Harvey's Rains Cause Devastating Floods in Houston

We'll be updating this post as Harvey continues to pound the region in what officials are calling an "unprecedented" disaster.

08/27/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian With Katharine Shilcutt

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Harvey's Rains Bring Historic Flooding in Houston

Five deaths have been reported so far.

08/27/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Welcome to Houston!

Yes, Floating Fire Ant Nests Are a Real Thing

The little flotillas of fire ants are just one danger posed by flood waters.

08/27/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Hunker Down

Houston Braces Itself for Harvey

Houstonians are clearing out the shelves at H-E-B and battening down the hatches.

08/24/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

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Help Houstonia Report on Hurricane Harvey

Tweet or Instagram photos of the storm using the hashtag #HarveyHmag for our hurricane coverage.

08/24/2017 By Nicki Koetting

Ice House

Conroe Is the Fastest Growing City in America. Why?

Its authentic downtown, low cost of living, and life on the lake attract the masses.

08/21/2017 By Morgan Kinney

News

Meet the Harris County Judge Who Wants to Abolish Our Cash-Bail System

Darrell Jordan says he’s simply following the law when he releases defendants who can’t pay bail.

08/21/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Essay

A Vermonter Discovers Houston Food

Space City tastes like an exotic vacation.

08/21/2017 By Alice Levitt

Ugly history

Mayor Turner Announces Plan to Review Houston's Confederate Monuments

After a violent weekend in Charlottesville, Va., Houston reckons with its own history.

08/16/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Neighborhood Guide

Everything You Need to Know About the Museum District

Exploring the ins and outs of Houston's cultural hub.

08/15/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Talk to Me

Speak Up HTX Needs a New Home

A conversation club for non-native English speakers is so popular it's outgrowing the Houstonia house.

08/11/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Cosmic!

A Houstonian's Viewing Guide to the Solar Eclipse

Houston won't have a total eclipse of the heart on August 21, but you'll still get a heavenly show.

08/02/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Survey Says

You Tell Us: Where Is Houston's Best Place to Work?

Do you look forward to Sunday ending so you can see your coworkers on Monday? We want to hear from you.

08/01/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Immigration

Conroe Residents Protest Expansion of Immigration Detention Facility

The privately run facility will add 1,000 beds next door to the existing Joe Corley Detention Center, and some residents—including the mayor—aren't happy.

07/25/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Dating

Survey: How's Your Love Life, Houston?

Are you willing to drive from Galveston to The Woodlands for a new relationship, or does love have its limits? Sound off on this question and more in our survey.

07/25/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Old Man Yells at Cloud

Houston "Ruined" According to Angry Front Lawn Sign

Was our city "better" in 1947? Given the general lack of air conditioning, for one—no.

07/20/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt