News & City Life

Connections

Fun, Very Houston Ways for Adults to Make Friends

Growing your circle here can feel daunting, but it can be done if you know where to look.

10/14/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Houstorian

25 Years Ago, Minute Maid Park Was a Feat in Historic Redevelopment

The abandoned Union Station became the blueprint for the new home of the Houston Astros, revitalizing a corner of downtown.

10/10/2024 By James Glassman

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Texas Is the Only State with Its Own Grid

Sure, it’s freedom, but is it sustainable? We look at the independent system’s frequent record of failure.

10/09/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

#HOTY

Meet Our Houstonian of the Year Finalists

These amazing locals have all inspired us this year...but only one can win. Cast your vote today.

10/08/2024 By Emma Balter

Ghost Busting

Haunted Places in the Houston Area to Get Spooked This Season

Only the bold dare embark on these haunts.

10/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Laying the Dead

As Houston Evolves, So Do Its Burial and Gravedigging Trends

Traditional methods of burying loved ones are phasing out because of climate, new technology, and high costs.

10/02/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Must List

Gear Up for Halloween with Death by Natural Causes at HMNS

Nothing says “spooky season” like learning about all the different ways the world might kill you…or actually be safer than you think.

10/01/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Tasty Traditions

Three Brothers’ Election Cookie Poll Shows Us How Houston Votes

It’s Harris vs. Trump (vs. Gingy) at the local bakery.

09/30/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Holy Spotlight

Inside the Miraculous Growth of Sri Meenakshi Temple

A home for local worshippers, the Hindu temple in Pearland has expanded into a 35-acre complex with prayer spaces, a vegetarian restaurant, and more.

09/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Vanities Issue

Beautiful Houston

Whoever said our city is ugly simply isn't looking.

09/25/2024 Edited by Emma Balter

Vibe Shift

Volunteer Numbers Soar in Houston for Kamala Harris

The Harris County Democratic Party’s volunteer database went from 80-something to nearly 1,500 since the vice president replaced Biden on the ticket.

09/23/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked Fall Activities We Love or Hate

From pumpkin spice anything to corn mazes, we’re giving our spicy opinions.

09/23/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Council Concerns

What Your Neighbors Are Complaining about at Houston City Hall

These are the local political issues Houstonians actually care about.

09/18/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Freeway Fighters

TxDOT Wants to Expand I-10. This Group Is Not Having It.

The group No Higher, No Wider I-10 is advocating for a cap of the highway as an alternative to expansion or elevation.

09/16/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Houstorian

The Tall (but True) Story of Houston’s Skyscrapers

Over more than 100 years, the city’s high-rises have reached farther and farther up to make the iconic skyline we admire today.

09/12/2024 By James Glassman

Flock Yeah

Houston Zoo’s New Birds of the World Exhibit Takes Flight

Three different aviaries allow visitors a chance to better understand bird behavior and relationships in the interest of promoting conservation.

09/10/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Are the Speed Limits in Texas So Damn High?

Spoiler: it’s because Texans really do like driving that fast.

09/10/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Small Ag

Urban Farmers Want to Stay in Houston. All They Need Is Land.

Developers opt for ventures that turn a profit, leaving farmers to rely on public and private benefactors to donate land.

09/09/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Green Space

Buffalo Bayou’s Transformation Will Soon Connect to the East End

The Buffalo Bayou Partnership has been working to revitalize Houston’s natural resource since 1986, but there is so much more to come.

09/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Heart with Soul

The Health Museum’s Live Organ Dissections Cut to the Chase

Dissecting pig, sheep, and cow organs for an audience helps Houstonians better understand how their own bodies work.

09/05/2024 By Meredith Nudo

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