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Things About the Houston Summers We Love and Hate

What we love and hate about Houston summers.

It’s time for our next edition of Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am, where we share what we love—or hate—about a subject. With summer upon us, we’re taking a look at Houston activities we’re excited for and others we could do without (looking at you, weather-related madness).


Yes Ma’am
Longer days. Hello, more sun; goodbye, seasonal depression.

No Ma’am
Hurricane season. We all have a little bit of PTSD from Hurricane Harvey.

Yes Ma’am
Galveston beach trips. Nothing compares to the feeling of sand between our toes and a sun-kissed tan.

No Ma’am
Patio bars. It’s too hot in Houston to enjoy them, and, mixed with alcohol, the experience makes us feel sick.

Head on down to the Marriott Marquis Texas-shaped pool this summer.

Yes Ma’am
The Marriott Marquis Texas-shaped lazy river. We can cool off and honor our state in one dip.

No Ma’am
Not enough public pools. We’d love more access to swimming spots, but lifeguard shortages have made this harder in the past.

Yes Ma’am
Astros games. If there’s good ballpark food and a roof involved, count us in.

No Ma’am
Triple-digit temperatures. Houston’s humidity amplifies the heat and leaves us gasping for air.

Yes Ma’am
A visit to the Museum District. We love exploring our city, but in air-conditioning, of course.

No Ma’am
A Houston Zoo trip. We love doing this—just not in the summer. Catch us there in the fall.

Nothing is better than a scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day.

Yes Ma’am
Local ice cream shops. A sweet treat that cools us down is always a yes in our book.

No Ma’am
Swamp ass. No explanation needed.

Published in the Hit the Road issue of Houstonia Mag.











Sofia Gonzalez
Sofia Gonzalez
Sofia Gonzalez is Houstonia’s food and travel editor, focused on the magazine's Eat & Drink and Travel & Outdoors sections. She joined the magazine in March 2024. She was previously an economic development, education, and diversity, equity and inclusion reporter at the Houston Business Journal, and the city hall reporter for Community Impact. In 2021, Sofia worked as an intern for Houstonia—creating the perfect full-circle moment to her role today. Sofia is a native Houstonian, massive foodie, and occasional gym junkie. You’ll often catch her roaming around town looking for new spots to try, at one of the local Black Swan Yoga studios, or her local gym. In her free time, she also enjoys reading and cuddling with all her pups.