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Beneath the Canopy

There’s Always a Photo Shoot at Houston’s Broadacres

The beautiful oak-lined boulevard is a go-to for engagement, quinceañera, and graduation photos.

08/20/2024 By Meredith Nudo

The Scenic Route

We’re Begging You to Get Off the Highway

Driving on “avoid highways” mode is the only way to truly appreciate all of Houston’s beauty.

08/19/2024 By Emma Balter

Ever Wonder Why…

Where Did Houston’s Sports Teams Get Their Names?

It might not surprise you to find out that energy is a big theme.

08/14/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Survival Guide

What to Do When Your Property Is Threatened by Eminent Domain

We talk to attorneys about options for property owners who receive a notice about eminent domain.

06/11/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Survival Guide

What to Do If You’re Facing Eviction in Houston

We talk to a Legal Aid attorney about options now that COVID-19 protections have phased out.

06/10/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Survival Guide

What to Do When Development Comes to Your Houston Neighborhood

Gentrification, community character, and effects on longtime residents all come into play as neighborhoods grow and change—or have growth and change thrust upon them.

06/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Survival Guide

What to Do If Your Home Floods in Houston

The aftermath of a hurricane can be chaotic and costly. We check in with West Street Recovery for tips on how to prepare and deal with damage.

06/05/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Great Disconnection

How Detached Townhouses Took Over Houston

A rare find in other US cities, they’ve become the de facto style built in Houston thanks to our construction-friendly ethos.

06/04/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Kinder Land

How the Philanthropy of Nancy and Rich Kinder Has Shaped Houston

The couple is worth an estimated $8.1 billion, and they’re giving almost all of it back to their adopted city.

06/03/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Shelled

Galveston Bay’s Decimated Oyster Population Is Getting a Savior

Rett Reef in San Leon is Texas’s first private-industry oyster restoration project.

05/23/2024 By Lauren McDowell Photography by Nicki Evans

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Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked Houston Buildings We Love or Hate

From the quirky Beer Can House to the god-ugly Alley Theatre.

05/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked Typical Cowboy Culture Things We Love or Hate

From lifted trucks to horse girls and Marfa.

02/28/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

City Guide

Challenge Yourself to Do These 12 Houston Things in 2024

Explore the city with this monthly calendar of traditions, events, and must-visit places.

12/27/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Green Revival

These Houston Parks Have Big Changes Coming in 2024

From the East End to the bayous, green spaces are getting a glow-up next year.

12/06/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked Typical Houston Things We Love or Hate

From the 610 Loop to José Altuve’s batting arm.

11/21/2023 By Emma Balter

Concrete Desert

The Houston Rodeo Parking Lot Is a Window into the City’s Land Use

Used only a few weeks out of the year, the 610 lot explains a ton about how land is used in the city.

11/16/2023 By Allyn West

Rising

In the Face of Change, Third Ward Is Holding onto Its Rich History

The Houston neighborhood is experiencing a revival that, despite challenges, has not forgotten its roots.

11/13/2023 By Brooke A. Lewis

Staying Cool

How to Have Fun in Houston This Summer in the Sweet Embrace of A/C

When sticky season comes around, there are plenty of ways to get out of the house while keeping your chill.

05/26/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

That's All Folks!

The Best Moments From the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The annual celebration was filled with star-studded performances, unique fashion choices, and delicious eclectic cuisine.

03/19/2023 By Shelby Stewart

FRIDAY Q&A

Does Julia Morales Have the World’s Best Job?

We discuss World Series wins, Emmy awards, and Baseball Y’all with the distinguished Houston Astros field reporter.

02/24/2023 By Jessica Lodge

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