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Boomtown

Houston’s Growth by the Numbers

We look at the stats that define the city's relentless expansion.

06/12/2024 By Emma Balter

The Growth Issue

Welcome to Boomtown

What's not growing or exploding right now in Houston?

06/12/2024 Edited by Emma Balter Illustrations by Sam Island

Balancing Progress

Can the New East River and Houston's Historic Fifth Ward Coexist?

The developer Midway and longtime residents are trying to come up with solutions.

06/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Gripes

What It’s Actually like to Use Public Transit in Houston

Although Houston is growing, its public transit system hasn’t become any more efficient.

06/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Boomtown

A Guide to Surviving Houston’s Growth

Experts weigh in on what to do if you’re facing a tough situation, from navigating eviction and eminent domain to cleaning up after a flood.

06/11/2024 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

Houston Hassles

This Hurricane Season Will Take Houstonians for a Whirl

The activity in the region could be worse than it has been in recent years.

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

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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

For the H

An Insider’s Guide to Houston Sports Teams

Here’s the lowdown on pro teams from the Astros to the Rockets, plus some game day tips to help you get the most out of cheering on H-Town.

05/29/2024 By Raheel Ramzanali

Travel Hiccup?

IAH Exit, Shmexit: Southwest Airlines Goes Big on Hobby Airport

Despite many recent setbacks, the carrier hopes to turn things around with a big expansion at Houston’s smaller airport.

05/24/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Ever Wonder Why...

How Houston Became the Oil Town

Six important years contributed to the city becoming the Energy Capital of the World.

05/24/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

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

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

Virtuoso Status

At 97, David Adickes Is Still Creating Art—and Cracking Jokes

The celebrated Houston artist may be pushing 100, but he still has no plans of retiring anytime soon.

05/20/2024 By Daniel Renfrow Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Ever Wonder Why…

Where Did Houston’s Many Nicknames Come From?

Bayou City, Space City…Clutch City? We take a look at all their origins.

05/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Houstorian

Houston’s Most Utopian Shopping Mall Is Now Its Biggest Eyesore

Westbury Square was a walkable European-style development with a quaint collection of shops. How did it fall to such disrepair?

05/10/2024 By James Glassman Photography by Shannon O'Hara

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