News & City Life

Freebies

Take Advantage of the Last Day for Free Metro Rides

Metro and Reliant have partnered together to offer three days of free rides, ending tonight.

02/01/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Houston, Texas, Baby

Beyoncé Stepping Up Production of Mini-Beyoncés

This is the best possible version of twinning.

02/01/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Essay

I Am a Refugee

In the streets of downtown Houston this weekend, as we chose humanity over fear, I felt at home.

01/30/2017 By Judy Le

Houmoji

Upgrade Your Super Bowl Texts With New Houston Emojis

From the Astrodome to kolaches, Bayou City staples are included in this must-send set.

01/30/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Politics

In Photos: Houston Protestors Turn Out Against President Trump's Travel Ban

Thousands of Houstonians gathered at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Discovery Green over the weekend to make their voices heard.

01/30/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

FINALLY

The Astrodome Gets Its Landmark Status from the Texas Historical Commission

No significant alterations can be made—including demolition—without permission from the state.

01/27/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Big Game

Relive 5 of the Greatest Super Bowl Moments of All Time

A look back at the epic touchdowns through time.

01/27/2017 By Jeff Balke

Super Bowl LI

Super Bowl 51 By the Numbers

Average ticket price through history, top state buyers, and more.

01/26/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Politics

Mayor Sylvester Turner Issues Statement on Immigration

"HPD is not the Immigration and Naturalization Service."

01/26/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Politics

Updated: Ted Cruz Refused to Meet with Constituents, Barred Access to Offices

Texans were told to make an appointment by calling the office, though neither Houston nor Austin phone lines were in service for days.

01/26/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Super Bowl LI

The Houstonian’s Guide to All Things Super Bowl

Everything you need to play, party and participate, ticket or no ticket

01/26/2017 By Houstonia Staff

In Queso Emergency

The Houstonian's Guide to Hosting the Perfect Super Bowl Party

Real life is not Pinterest — here's how to host a Super Bowl party sans made-from-scratch football field.

01/26/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Super Bowl LI

Downtown Houston Has Undergone a Dramatic Tranformation Since the Last Super Bowl

The last time the Big Game came to town, downtown offered tourists a bunch of nightclubs… and not much else. What a difference a decade makes.

01/26/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Super Bowl LI

The Houstonian’s Guide to All Things Super Bowl

Everything you need to play, party and participate, ticket or no ticket

01/26/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Super Bowl LI

Houston Bcycle Offering Free One-Hour Rides for Week of Super Bowl LI

Visitors can enjoy 10 days of free rides, thanks to BBVA Compass.

01/26/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Clutch City

The Rockets Are Following Their Championship Script

Only the Spurs and Warriors are standing in the way.

01/24/2017 By Adam Doster

Ultimate Guide to Buffalo Bayou Park

Tune In to Buffalo Bayou Park

Houston Public Media collaborated with Buffalo Bayou Park to bring Houstonians an audio walking tour of the park.

01/23/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ultimate Guide to Buffalo Bayou Park

Have You Found All the Hidden Art in Buffalo Bayou Park?

You may need to pause for a moment.

01/23/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ultimate Guide to Buffalo Bayou Park

What's Up Next For Buffalo Bayou?

The Buffalo Bayou Partnership is already hard at work on the next leg of redevelopment east of Allen's Landing.

01/23/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian