History

Houstorian

The Funky Rice Village History You Didn’t Know

Houston’s shopping mecca wasn’t always home to fancy boutiques and eateries.

11/11/2024 By James Glassman

Ahoy

Everything We Learned on the Free Ship Channel Boat Tour

The 66-year-old Sam Houston Boat Tour takes visitors through the first seven miles of the Port of Houston, dredging up educational treasures along the way.

10/18/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Houstorian

25 Years Ago, Minute Maid Park Was a Feat in Historic Redevelopment

The abandoned Union Station became the blueprint for the new home of the Houston Astros, revitalizing a corner of downtown.

10/10/2024 By James Glassman

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Texas Is the Only State with Its Own Grid

Sure, it’s freedom, but is it sustainable? We look at the independent system’s frequent record of failure.

10/09/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ghost Busting

Haunted Places in the Houston Area to Get Spooked This Season

Only the bold dare embark on these haunts.

10/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Laying the Dead

As Houston Evolves, So Do Its Burial and Gravedigging Trends

Traditional methods of burying loved ones are phasing out because of climate, new technology, and high costs.

10/02/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Houstorian

The Tall (but True) Story of Houston’s Skyscrapers

Over more than 100 years, the city’s high-rises have reached farther and farther up to make the iconic skyline we admire today.

09/12/2024 By James Glassman

Guardians of History

Meet the Houstonians Preserving the Past to Serve the Future

Multiple local groups are protecting historic landmarks despite the city’s penchant to tear down the old and build the new.

08/26/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Houstorian

How to Spot the Remnants of Houston’s Rails

There’s a reason the city seal depicts a steam locomotive.

08/13/2024 By James Glassman

Pioneers

The Family Dynasties behind Top Houston Restaurants

Meet the people who helped put the city on the map for its food.

04/04/2024 By Phoebe Gibson

Preserving History

A New Exhibit Examines the Memories of Freedmen’s Town Through Art

A dozen artists explore the history of the Fourth Ward neighborhood in This Way at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.

01/08/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

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 Lewis

History

Meyerland and the Rise of Houston’s Largest Jewish Community

Often fraught with racial, political, and environmental challenges, the path to the Meyerland we know today hasn’t always been a smooth one.

01/13/2023 By Anna Rajagopal

Winter Storm Uri

Remembering Houston's Deep Freeze of 2021

Hard lessons learned.

12/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart Illustrations by Michael Byers

Docuseries

The Story Behind Netflix’s Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields

The Calder Fields in League City are spotlighted in Netflix’s latest limited series.

12/06/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Space City

Still Standing: An Inside Look Into Galveston’s Historic Homes

These houses date back to the 1800s and offer a glimpse into the island’s affluent past.

10/12/2022 By Brianna Benitez

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

History

Rodeo History: A Ten-Gallon Tale

The histories of this town and its rodeo are tightly intertwined.

02/17/2022 By John Nova Lomax

Essay

Memories of AstroWorld Then and Now

"It was the epicenter of fun for Houston kids up until 2005."

11/04/2021 By Amy Müller

A Process of Discovery

Uncover Your Ancestry With Houston's Genealogy Library

Explore your roots, from digitized records to oral family history

11/02/2021 By Geneva Diaz

Houstonia Magazine

History

The Funky Rice Village History You Didn’t Know

Everything We Learned on the Free Ship Channel Boat Tour

25 Years Ago, Minute Maid Park Was a Feat in Historic Redevelopment

Why Texas Is the Only State with Its Own Grid

Haunted Places in the Houston Area to Get Spooked This Season

As Houston Evolves, So Do Its Burial and Gravedigging Trends

The Tall (but True) Story of Houston’s Skyscrapers

Meet the Houstonians Preserving the Past to Serve the Future

How to Spot the Remnants of Houston’s Rails

The Family Dynasties behind Top Houston Restaurants

Popular Content

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The Tall (but True) Story of Houston’s Skyscrapers

The Cultured Houstonian’s Guide to Free Museums and Museum Days

The Candy Man Who Wasn't So Sweet After All

A New Exhibit Examines the Memories of Freedmen’s Town Through Art

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

Meyerland and the Rise of Houston’s Largest Jewish Community

Remembering Houston's Deep Freeze of 2021

The Story Behind Netflix’s Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields

Still Standing: An Inside Look Into Galveston’s Historic Homes

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

Rodeo History: A Ten-Gallon Tale

Memories of AstroWorld Then and Now

Uncover Your Ancestry With Houston's Genealogy Library

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