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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 A. 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

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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

Hidden Figures

Looking Deeper at the Massive New Juneteenth Mural in Galveston

Who and what will you find in Reginald Adams's Absolute Equality?

06/18/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Freedom On The Strand

How Galveston Is Honoring Its Role as the Birthplace of Juneteenth

The Juneteenth Legacy Project pays homage to June 19, 1865, with the new Absolute Equality mural.

06/18/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Boldest and grandest 

5 Ways to Celebrate Texas Independence Day in Houston Today

A pandemic isn’t going to squash our pride. 

03/02/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Play Ball

Learn the History of African American Baseball Through This Tour at Minute Maid Park

The hour-long tour chronicles the segregation and integration of baseball, the heyday of the Negro National League, and Houston’s connection to the sport’s greatest players.

02/12/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

On the Hunt for History

Houston Suffragists Project Is Trying to Track Down Historic Harris County’s Female Voters

The group has also created an online, interactive map using all the information, but it needs you help to finish it.

09/14/2020 By Rebecca Noel

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