City & Region

Happy Birthday

What We (and You) Want in the Astrodome

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the landmark’s opening, we compiled our ultimate wishlist for potential redevelopment.

04/09/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houstonians Help Each Other Out in the Worst of Times

Here are some of many ways neighbors have been there for one another during hurricanes and other disasters.

04/08/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston's Love of Philanthropy Is Unmatched

We raise big money for causes we care about. But a little goes a long way, too.

04/07/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston's Public Art Has Never Been Better

The city funds its art community, and it shows. Here are some of our favorite works about town.

04/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

The 3 Great Things About Houston’s Weather (Not The Onion)

Yes, you heard us. There are a handful of reasons to embrace our sweltering, scorching, sizzling, surprising (derogatory) climate.

03/31/2025 By Emma Balter

Houstorian

Our Highly Memeable Freeways Redefined Who’s a “Houstonian”

It’s true what they say: Houston is an hour from Houston.

03/28/2025 By James Glassman

Know Your Rights

What Houston Immigrants (and Those Who Love Them) Need to Know Right Now

An immigration law expert shares her best advice and where to find resources.

03/27/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

#ToothTok

Local Dentists Are Finding Their Calling on TikTok

Marketing their practice is easier on the app.

03/11/2025 By Mellanie Perez

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked the Houston Brands We Love and Hate

From the Astros to CenterPoint.

03/05/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Testing Overload

Two Years into Mikes Miles’s HISD Tenure, Parents Are Still Mad

Earlier this month, hundreds of parents pulled their kids out of school for a “sick-out” protest against the superintendent’s New Education System.

02/17/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Kick Out the Jams

Two Years After Busking Was Legalized, Performers Still Face Hurdles

Even without the fear of getting ticketed, Houston’s street performers say we need to make changes before busking fully integrates into our day-to-day city life.

01/24/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Only in Houston

The Weirdest Houston News of 2024

A look back on the crazy headlines that kept us entertained (or outraged) all year.

01/16/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Travel Woes

Will George Bush Airport’s Construction Chaos Ever End?

Traveling on a plane is already dreadful, but we have some good news for you.

01/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Imani

Top Kwanzaa Events in the Houston Area This Year

The Pan-African holiday begins the day after Christmas.

12/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

Our Not-at-All Controversial Ranking of Famous Houstonians

Yes, Beyoncé and Megan are on here. But there are also plenty of folks to hate on.

12/02/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Giving Season

Local Nonprofits to Donate to for the Issues You Care About

These organizations show up for the less fortunate in Houston, so let’s show up for them.

11/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Festive Foraging

Visit These Local Farms to Pick Your Own Christmas Tree

No better way to really feel the joy of the season.

11/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

#HOTY

Introducing Our Houstonian(s) of the Year

Houstonia's inaugural award is a twofer.

11/18/2024 Edited by Emma Balter

Good Deeds

A Big Thank You to the Local Heroes of Hurricane Beryl

As we celebrate our Houstonians of the Year for 2024, honorable mentions go to those who helped out their neighbors during yet another storm.

11/18/2024 By Emma Balter

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

How Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter Brings Her Culture to Houston

What started from homesickness has since grown into the best Thai restaurant in the city, earning Street to Kitchen James Beard and Michelin recognition.

11/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez