News & City Life

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

Growth Mindset

Texas Medical Center’s Venture Fund Is Opening Doors

Thanks to this Houston-based initiative, health care startups have support to test-run their innovative ideas.

08/13/2024 By Mellanie Perez

Go Team!

You Heard That Right: Houston Has 9 Olympic Medals

Our athletes are way too cool.

08/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

In with the New

The Young Texan Politicians You Should Be Following

These up-and-comers are changing the face of the state’s politics.

08/05/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Green Thumbs Unite!

Community Gardens to Grow Your Own Food in Houston

Here’s how to get involved with small farms across the city.

07/31/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Bloodsuckers

Houston’s Mosquito Problem Is Getting Untenable

We demand to know what the city is doing about it.

07/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

New Texas Senator Molly Cook Is All about ‘Treating’ Voters

The ER nurse turned politician is using her lessons from the hospital to better serve her constituents in the capitol.

07/22/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Clean and Green

Meet the Little Vacuum Boat Keeping Buffalo Bayou Clean

The Bayou-Vac, a vacuum cleaner–enhanced boat, helps remove 160 dump trucks of trash from the bayou every year.

07/17/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Ever Wonder Why…

What on Earth Do Hurricane Categories Mean?

Since Hurricane Beryl was only a Category 1, we look at what these scales actually signal.

07/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Aftermath

CenterPoint(less) Watch: What to Know After Hurricane Beryl

Houstonians pick up the pieces as the storm moves out of the region.

07/12/2024 By Emma Balter With Uvie Bikomo and Sofia Gonzalez

Making Lemonade

15 Ways to Stay Sane As We Recover from Beryl

When life gives you lemons...here's how to still have a little bit of fun in Houston after the hurricane.

07/12/2024 By Emma Balter and Uvie Bikomo

Open Doors

These Houston Restaurants Are Open After Hurricane Beryl

Here's where to grab some food (and maybe a beer) after the storm.

07/12/2024 By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez With Uvie Bikomo

In Photos

A Look at Houston After Hurricane Beryl

Drone photos provide a glimpse into the city’s recovery after the storm.

07/09/2024 Photography by Anthony Rathbun

’Tis the Season

10 Lesser-Known Hurricane Prep Tips

You’ve got your emergency kit ready, but there’s still so much more to do.

07/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

How Did ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ Become a Thing?

For more than 20 years, the safety warning has educated many about the dangers of driving through floodwaters.

07/01/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Getting Shady

How Architects Are Designing Playgrounds for Houston’s Heat

It’s only getting hotter in Texas and builders are rethinking ways to make the outdoors bearable.

07/01/2024 By Jef Rouner

Big News

Introducing ‘Don’t Say Howdy,’ an Opinionated Local’s Guide to Houston

Houstonia’s newsletter series will teach you how to live, eat, and play like a local, whether you’re a newbie or someone who’s been here a while and wants to dig deeper.

06/25/2024 By Emma Balter

Houstorian

A Look at 1924, a Very Consequential Year in Houston History

Iconic landmarks were erected and Mount Rushmore–level legends were born exactly 100 years ago.

06/24/2024 By James Glassman

Celebrate Freedom

Your Galveston Guide to Commemorating Juneteenth Year-Round

Take a self-guided tour, check out the Absolute Equality mural, visit the African American museum, and more.

06/18/2024 By Houstonia Staff

Ever Wonder Why…

How Did Houston End Up with Two Dueling Pride Parades?

Old battles new as Houston’s LGBTQ+ community prepares to celebrate Pride.

06/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo