News & City Life

Cozy but Mild

Here’s What Houstonians Can Expect from the Weather This Winter

Good news: we’re likely not getting another freeze.

11/02/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Walking Dead

What It’s Really Like to Be a Ghost Tour Guide in Houston

Spooky season is grueling for these stewards of the city’s scariest stories.

10/30/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Mojo

Meet Absolem Yetzirah, the Voodoo King of Houston

Before opening Absolem’s House of Voodoo, this local “conjure doctor” was an herbalist searching for a new direction.

10/27/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Spooky Szn

Have a COVID-Safe Halloween with These Masked Costumes

Our best dress-up ideas with facial coverings make for a fun and virus-free holiday.

10/26/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Geeks Unite

Oh, the Things You’ll Learn at Nerd Nite Houston

The free monthly event is a chance to know more about topics you never thought even existed.

10/25/2023 By Zach McKenzie

Guardian Angels

These Houston Doulas Are Making Death a Lot Less Scary

Death doulas—a growing profession nationwide—are changing the way we approach end-of-life care.

10/18/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Ring of Fire

Everything You Need to Know about the Annular Solar Eclipse

Houston venues are hosting watch parties and distributing free safety glasses.

10/11/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

How a New Group Is Reclaiming Texas’s Almost-Lost Native American Culture

The American Indian Center of Houston is supporting Indigenous communities in the city and beyond.

10/09/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

COVID Update

Here’s Where You Can Get the Updated COVID Vaccine

The newly approved shots are an important preventative measure in the middle of flu season.

10/04/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Power Struggles

Is Houston Ready for the Growing Electric Car Fleet?

More people are buying electric vehicles, but the trend has a big charging infrastructure problem.

10/03/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Queer Love

These Houston Doulas Are Making Pregnancy Care More LGBTQ-Friendly

TLC Birth Alliance in Spring offers a variety of services while taking the needs of queer pregnant people and parents into consideration.

10/02/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Everybody On Mute

What You Missed at Beyoncé’s Renaissance Show in Houston

The queen gave the Houston beyhive lots of admiration and a few surprises.

09/27/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

YA Angst

Houston Author Jennifer Mathieu’s New Book Is All About Eco-Anxiety

Down Came the Rain tells the story of two climate activist high schoolers struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

09/25/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Green Spaces

Hermann Park Will Look Completely Different Next Year

A 26-acre expansion coming in March 2024 will include innovative playgrounds and zen spaces, as well as a new cafe and beer garden.

09/22/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Traveling Through Time

New Exhibit Highlights Houston’s Safe Spaces for Black Americans

The Negro Motorist Green Book at the Holocaust Museum Houston compels visitors to travel through the country as if they lived in the segregation era.

09/13/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Culture Fest

This Festival Is Giving Houstonians a Taste of Vietnam

The Viet Cultural Fest is finally back, transporting locals to the country through phở-eating contests, food, and traditional entertainment.

09/12/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Art for All

Houston’s Cultural Institutions Tackle Art Accessibility

From free museums to linguistic diversity, these organizations are paving the way to make art more inclusive.

09/07/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Politico Throwback

A Look Back at Houston’s Convention History from 1928 to 1992

With Houston set to host the 2028 Republican National Convention, explore the city’s convention legacy and its impact on American politics.

09/06/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Ditching the Drinks

The Biggest Sober Party in Texas Is Coming Soon to Houston

The Rally for Recovery on September 9 will have food, music, and a special appearance from a local Houston hero.

09/01/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Culture Connect

New Exhibit on an Ancient Culture Has Lessons for Houstonians

Mudhif on Rice at Rice University’s campus explores the Marsh Arab culture while advising locals on climate adaptation.

08/30/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

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