News & City Life

News

CultureMap Acquired by Houston-Based Gow Media

The digital publication was last sold to ViewMarket two years ago.

02/15/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Weather

Valentine's Day Tornados Wreak Havoc in Houston

A series of thunderstorms spawned tornados across the Houston area Tuesday morning.

02/14/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt Photography by Michael Paulsen

Politics

Wendy Davis Encourages Supporters of Women's Rights to 'Stand Up, Fight Back'

The former Texas Senator spoke in front of the largest Planned Parenthood audience ever on Valentine's Day.

02/14/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Higher Learning

Rice University Adds Rapper Pimp C's Archives to Hip-Hop Collection

Along with former rap partner Bun B, Rice professor Anthony Pinn is preserving Pimp C's work for future generations to study.

02/13/2017 By Camilo Smith

Super Bowl Parties Can't Stop, Won't Stop

Rapper 2 Chainz Expresses Love for Pappadeaux at 'Planet New Era' Super Bowl Party

Also: hip-hop trio Migos explains what really makes a woman "bad and boujee."

02/10/2017 By Jennifer Nguyen

IAH

Pro Bono: Meet the Attorneys Helping Houstonians Navigate the Travel Ban

Lawyers crowded into Bush Intercontinental Airport offering free legal assistance to travelers caught flat-footed by President Trumps’s executive order.

02/09/2017 By Adam Doster Photography by Stuart Mullenburg

Super Bowl LI

Did Super Bowl Ticket Prices Drop Because the Patriots Were Playing?

We ask an expert about the fickle rise and fall of Super Bowl LI's ticket pricing.

02/07/2017 By Marialuisa Rincon

Wilson and the Football Factory

How Is A Wilson Football Made?

The NFL Experience gave fans a sneak peak at how these leather goods are created in five steps.

02/06/2017 By Amber Tong

Equality

For Transgender Texans, Every Day Is a Battle

A new report from the National Center for Transgender Equality identifies Texas-specific issues with healthcare, education, housing, identity documents, homelessness and more.

02/06/2017 By Amber Tong

Fight the Power

During Super Bowl Weekend, Peaceful Protests Continue

Trump opponents in Houston organize before the Big Game.

02/05/2017 By Adam Doster

Art News

Houston Arts Alliance CEO Suddenly Steps Down

After almost a decade at the helm of HAA, Jonathon Glus bids adieu to the organization.

02/03/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

All the cuteness

Houston Hosts a Puppy Bowl of Its Very Own

Just what your Friday needs: pictures of puppies chasing a football.

02/03/2017 By Amber Tong

The Big Game

What to Watch for in Sunday's Super Bowl

The Houston and Texas connections to look for, plus our prediction for who's going to win it all.

02/03/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Preview

The New Handbook of Houston Features Historic Bayou City Citizens Who Made a Difference

From UH's first black homecoming queen to the woman who helped Houston fight off tuberculosis, these are the people who shaped our 180-year old city.

02/02/2017 By Rafa Farihah

The Big Game

Behind the Scenes at Super Bowl Live and the NFL Experience

Take a peek at the action downtown sans crowds.

02/02/2017 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt

Media Studies

The Yankee's Guide to the Houston Super Bowl, Part II

Judging the timely takes on Houston from the Weather Channel to Vogue.

02/02/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Q&A

Is J.J. Watt A Budding Style Icon?

J.J. Watt talks style, the trouble with shopping and his date night look at the Nordstrom launch of Mizzen + Main.

02/02/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Money Makers

Houstonians Are Renting Out Homes for Over $2,000 for Super Bowl Weekend

Business owners aren’t the only ones raking in the big bucks.

02/02/2017 By Bryce Dodds