City & Region

Santa's Here!

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! 5 Places to See Him This Season

Spreading holiday cheer, Old Saint Nick will be in town just in time for Christmas.

11/14/2022 By Jessica Lodge

TROT YOUR STUFF(ING)

6 Turkey Trots Happening in Houston This Thanksgiving

How about a quick marathon before you sit down for your holiday meal?

11/10/2022 By Claire Anderson

Season of Giving

5 Places to Volunteer Ahead of Thanksgiving Day

Here’s how you can give back to the community ahead of the holiday.

11/08/2022 By Jessica Lodge

HOME RUN

Astros World Series Win: Pictures From Houston's Greatest Parade

The Astros paraded through Downtown Houston in celebration of their World Series win.

11/08/2022 By Shelby Stewart

GO 'STROS

"Mattress Mack" Won an Astonishing $75 Million on World Series Bet

How the furniture store owner wrote the biggest sports betting success story in history.

11/07/2022 By Amarie Gipson

On The Town

Reflections on Astroworld, 1 Year After the Catastrophe

One year later, the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy still doesn't make sense.

11/01/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Pump Up The Fuel

Why Gas Prices Are Soaring Everywhere Except Texas

Amid climbing gas prices, Texans have a lower fare advantage compared to other states.

10/24/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Festival of Lights

9 Very Cool Diwali Celebrations and Events Around Houston

This year's Houston celebrations include light shows, ceremonies, and meals.

10/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

7 Ways to Support Breast Cancer Research and Patients

Remember: it takes a village.

10/19/2022 With Chári Herndon

Snap a Pic

20 of Houston's Most Instagram-Friendly Selfie Spots

Try out one of these photogenic sites for your next Instagram post.

10/18/2022 By Jessica Lodge

GIRL TALK, GIRL WALK

Thanks to TikTok, Houston Has a New Walking Club For Women

A steadfast appreciation for Lizzo is a non-negotiable for members.

10/11/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Furry Friday

Houstonia’s Pet of the Week: Zoe the Snuggly Staffy-Pit Mix

Learn more about Houstonia's Pet of the Week from BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions.

10/07/2022 By Houstonia Staff

Furry Friday

Houstonia’s Pet of the Week: Tony the Well-Mannered Staffordshire

Learn more about Houstonia's very first Pet of the Week from BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions.

09/30/2022 By Houstonia Staff

Hispanic Heritage

How Houston's Afro-Latino Garifuna Community Is Keeping Its Culture Alive

The small-but-mighty Garifuna community in Houston is upholding their Central American roots.

09/28/2022 By Juan Antonio Sorto

UNION DRIP

A Montrose Starbucks Just Became the First in Houston to Unionize

The partners at the Starbucks at Shepherd and Harold voted 11-3 on Thursday to become the first unionized shop in Houston.

09/27/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

GENTRIFICATION

No to Townhomes: What to Know About Third Ward’s Fight Against Gentrification

Riverside Terrace residents in Third Ward have been fighting to stop a 17-unit townhome development.

09/26/2022 By Amarie Gipson

RIP Big Floyd

New Book Will Look at George Floyd’s Life

The story follows the history of his family before arriving in Houston.

11/19/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

Can you dig it?

Construction-themed Amusement Park 'Dig World' Coming to Katy This Month

Get the chance to drive skid steers and UTVs at the new family-friendly theme park.

08/25/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

We knew that

TIME Magazine Recognizes Houston in World's Greatest Places 2021

Houston was named the 'Lone star stunner' on TIME's World's Best Places list.

07/23/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Plant On

Here’s What Achieving "Tree Equity" Could Mean for Houstonians

Houston’s wealthier neighborhoods have about 14-percent more tree cover than lower-income neighborhoods.

07/23/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

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