News & City Life

Ice House

September’s Perfect Party

Oh, Duke, we can’t even...

09/01/2014 By Catherine Matusow

Movin’ On Up

What’s With Those Double-Decker Buses Downtown?

You’re not dreaming; they’re real.

09/01/2014 By Peter Holley

Cuisine and Culture

Cajun Food for the Football Soul

Houston author and entrepreneur pens a love letter to his home state—and LSU football—in the form of a recipe book.

08/27/2014 By Chris Abshire

Living History

Nixon in Houston

Two unique events bring the biggest scandal in (secretly) recorded history to town.

08/27/2014 By Michael Hardy

comedy

Jerry Seinfeld's 10 Greatest Hits

In preparation for his stand-up special tonight at Jones Hall, we pick the comedian's funniest bits.

08/14/2014 By Michael Hardy

Houston Craft Beer Guide

Brock Wagner on Saint Arnold’s 20th Anniversary

And what’s in store for Saint Arnold’s next 20 years?

08/05/2014 By Chris Abshire

A Family Guide to Houston

The Ultimate Guide to a Houston Family Reunion

The perfect collection of venues, restaurants, and tips for your next family reunion

08/03/2014 By John Lomax and Katharine Shilcutt

A Family Guide to Houston

How to Be the World’s Best Aunt

One woman’s story

08/03/2014 By Catherine Matusow

A Family Guide to Houston

Houston’s Best Parks Outside the Loop

Who says there’s nothing to do outside the Loop?

08/03/2014 By John Lomax and Katharine Shilcutt

Houston Craft Beer Guide

Not Your Usual Garage Start-Up: Meet Lone Pint’s Heather Niederhofer

A labor of love

08/03/2014 By Chris Abshire

Houston Craft Beer Guide

Petrol Station’s Owner to Start Selling His Own Beer

A chat with owner Ben Fullelove

08/03/2014 By Chris Abshire

Bayougraphy

A Heated Discussion with the City’s Hottest Muralist

Anat Ronen, Artist

08/03/2014 By John Lomax Photography by Collin Kelly

Nature

Ducks Descend Upon Forest West

Giving ‘Duck Dynasty’ a whole new meaning.

08/03/2014 By Jeff Balke

Our Forgotten History

Mosquitos: the Rodney Dangerfield of the Insect World

The dangers they pose

08/03/2014 By John Lomax

Civil Rights

Meet the Pastor Trying to Overturn HERO

A pastoral setting settles nothing.

08/03/2014 By Catherine Matusow

Ice House

August’s Perfect Party

Gooooooal! edition

08/03/2014 By Catherine Matusow

Education

The Return of the Neighborhood School

A non-profit seeks to turn things around in Woodland Heights.

08/03/2014 By Michael Hardy

News

Who Are Frank and Kimberly DeLape?

Generous and high-profile, the couple sits at the very top of Houston society—which is what makes the allegations against them so shocking.

07/26/2014 By Peter Holley

Newsfix

Video: Road Rage Getting Worse in Houston: How to Cope

Houston is the worst city in the country for road rage. Here’s how to deal with yours and get home safely.

07/18/2014 By Dan Derozier

spectacle

The Evolution of Gaga

To prepare for her Wednesday-night show, we review Lady Gaga's most outrageous dresses from the past five years.

07/15/2014 By Kerry H. and Michael Hardy