City & Region

The Drawl

A Look Back to 180 Years Ago, When Houston Was the Capital of Texas

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

03/21/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Women Making History

From Mentee to Mentor, Annise Parker Shares Lessons on Female Leadership

In honor of Women’s History Month, the former mayor of Houston shares the mentorship experiences that shaped her career.

03/13/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Go Texan

In Photos: The Trail Riders Arrive in Houston After 13 Long Journeys

Rodeo season officially arrived, too, as more than 3,000 riders along with their horses and wagons made their way into the city today.

03/03/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt Photography by Michael Paulsen

Get Out

A Revitalized GreenStreet Offers Weekly Incentives to Visit

Weekly bootcamps, animal adoption events and free flicks on the lawn are just a few of GreenStreet's newest amenities.

03/01/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Drawl

On Houston's Freeways, Chaos Reigns

Remember when I-45 was shut down because of a marriage proposal? That's par for the course around here.

02/20/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

News

Could Solar Power Ever Catch up to Oil and Gas in Houston?

These believers in the energy of tomorrow say yes.

02/20/2017 By Adam Doster

News

The Houston Zoo Is the Second Most-Visited Zoo in the Nation, All Thanks to You

Just 15 years ago, the Zoo was chronically underfunded — but that was before a public-private partnership changed everything.

02/20/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ice House

The Golf Club of Houston's 18th Hole Is the Toughest In the City

Pro golfers have described it as "scary and terrifying," "brutal" and "borderline ridiculous."

02/20/2017 By Adam Doster

Ice House

Checking Out People Isn't Quite What It Sounds Like at Lone Star College's 'Human Library'

Countering an increasing lack of civil discourse requires a little creativity and a lot of communication.

02/20/2017 By Suzanne Stavinoha

Politics

In Photos: The Day Without Immigrants Rally in the East End

The peaceful protest in Guadalupe Plaza drew hundreds of supporters.

02/16/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt Photography by Michael Paulsen

Weather

Valentine's Day Tornados Wreak Havoc in Houston

A series of thunderstorms spawned tornados across the Houston area Tuesday morning.

02/14/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt Photography by Michael Paulsen

Politics

Wendy Davis Encourages Supporters of Women's Rights to 'Stand Up, Fight Back'

The former Texas Senator spoke in front of the largest Planned Parenthood audience ever on Valentine's Day.

02/14/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ice House

Houston Native Laura Moser Wants to Make Civic Engagement 'Easy and Logistically Painless'

Change, one phone call at a time.

02/13/2017 By Adam Doster

Super Bowl Parties Can't Stop, Won't Stop

Rapper 2 Chainz Expresses Love for Pappadeaux at 'Planet New Era' Super Bowl Party

Also: hip-hop trio Migos explains what really makes a woman "bad and boujee."

02/10/2017 By Jennifer Nguyen

Super Bowl LI

Did Super Bowl Ticket Prices Drop Because the Patriots Were Playing?

We ask an expert about the fickle rise and fall of Super Bowl LI's ticket pricing.

02/07/2017 By Marialuisa Rincon

Equality

For Transgender Texans, Every Day Is a Battle

A new report from the National Center for Transgender Equality identifies Texas-specific issues with healthcare, education, housing, identity documents, homelessness and more.

02/06/2017 By Amber Tong

Art News

Houston Arts Alliance CEO Suddenly Steps Down

After almost a decade at the helm of HAA, Jonathon Glus bids adieu to the organization.

02/03/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Media Studies

The Yankee's Guide to the Houston Super Bowl, Part II

Judging the timely takes on Houston from the Weather Channel to Vogue.

02/02/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Freebies

Take Advantage of the Last Day for Free Metro Rides

Metro and Reliant have partnered together to offer three days of free rides, ending tonight.

02/01/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Essay

I Am a Refugee

In the streets of downtown Houston this weekend, as we chose humanity over fear, I felt at home.

01/30/2017 By Judy Le

Houstonia Magazine

City & Region

A Look Back to 180 Years Ago, When Houston Was the Capital of Texas

From Mentee to Mentor, Annise Parker Shares Lessons on Female Leadership

In Photos: The Trail Riders Arrive in Houston After 13 Long Journeys

A Revitalized GreenStreet Offers Weekly Incentives to Visit

On Houston's Freeways, Chaos Reigns

Could Solar Power Ever Catch up to Oil and Gas in Houston?

The Houston Zoo Is the Second Most-Visited Zoo in the Nation, All Thanks to You

The Golf Club of Houston's 18th Hole Is the Toughest In the City

Checking Out People Isn't Quite What It Sounds Like at Lone Star College's 'Human Library'

In Photos: The Day Without Immigrants Rally in the East End

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