News & City Life

Ice House

Have You Spotted These 3 Houston Easter Eggs?

Our newly slightly-more-walkable city has led us to rediscover these hidden treasures.

03/21/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Ice House

How Did the Houston Children's Festival Become Such a Big Freakin' Deal?

With 50,000 annual visitors, the downtown fest even made Frommer's 300 Unmissable Events and Festivals Around the World.

03/21/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Ice House

Carlos Beltran Returns to Houston, with a World Series in Mind

Could the Astros be the Lastros no more?

03/21/2017 By Adam Doster

Ice House

Welcome to Houston, the Armored Car Robbery Capital of the World

Houston doesn’t have particularly high rates of other violent crimes, so why is it that our town has suddenly become The Town?

03/21/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Drawl

A Look Back to 180 Years Ago, When Houston Was the Capital of Texas

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

03/21/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Bayougraphy

Bill Worrell, Play-by-Play Announcer, on His Iconic Sports Broadcasting Career

After three-plus decades with the Rockets and the Astros, few have witnessed sports changing the way Worrell has.

03/21/2017 By Jeff Balke

H-Town Diary

Waffles: The World's Worst Dog

She may be a nightmare, but she’s mine.

03/21/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Football

Texans Review: The Free Agency Period

The team let several players walk and didn’t try to bring in anyone new. What does that mean for the future?

03/20/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Women Making History

From Mentee to Mentor, Annise Parker Shares Lessons on Female Leadership

In honor of Women’s History Month, the former mayor of Houston shares the mentorship experiences that shaped her career.

03/13/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Local Love

Send the Right Message With Houston-Themed Emojis

From construction cones to queso, these H-Town Stickers are worth a thousand words.

03/10/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

To the Rescue

Save the Data: Houstonians Join a National Effort to Archive Federal Data Sets

A one-day event highlights a new form of community action that you can join at home.

03/10/2017 By Amber Tong

sports

With Brock Osweiler Gone, Larger Questions Loom for the Texans

Will the team re-examine the processes that led to this mistake?

03/09/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Sports

A Texans Perspective on the NFL Scouting Combine

How will the workouts and drills affect Houston’s draft plans?

03/09/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Sports

After the Trade Deadline, the Houston Rockets Prepare for the Stretch Run

Will Lou Williams put the team over the top, or will they fall just short of a title?

03/06/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Sports

Texans Offseason Series, Part Eight: Defensive Backs

Will the Texans bring back A.J. Bouye, and if so, what happens to the other cornerbacks on the roster?

03/06/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Go Texan

In Photos: The Trail Riders Arrive in Houston After 13 Long Journeys

Rodeo season officially arrived, too, as more than 3,000 riders along with their horses and wagons made their way into the city today.

03/03/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt Photography by Michael Paulsen

Get Out

Texas State Parks Get Even More Accessible with a New App

Find a swimming hole near you, book your campsites online and always travel with a trail map in your pocket with the recently released TPWD app.

03/02/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Sports

Texans Offseason Series, Part Seven: Linebackers

Whitney Mercilus’ contract extension seems like a smart move by the Texans, but what about the other players?

03/02/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Get Out

A Revitalized GreenStreet Offers Weekly Incentives to Visit

Weekly bootcamps, animal adoption events and free flicks on the lawn are just a few of GreenStreet's newest amenities.

03/01/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Sports

Texans Offseason Series, Part Six: Defensive Line

An entire city waits with bated breath to see if J.J. Watt can return to form after a back injury.

02/27/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto