News & City Life

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Apologia Pro Urbe Sua, Part II

Why do so many Houstonians flee the city for the suburbs? Cort McMurray has a few ideas.

09/16/2014 By Cort McMurray

point/counterpoint

What's the Matter with Houston?

A blog post sparks a debate about urbanism, highways, mass transit, and whether it makes sense to compare ourselves to New York.

09/12/2014 By Michael Hardy and Allyn West

humor

Is Galveston Ready for Nuclear Barge Sturgis?

A floating nuclear reactor from the 1960s will arrive later this year to be disassembled by the Army Corps of Engineers. What could go wrong?

09/09/2014 By Cort McMurray

essay

Apologia Pro Urbe Sua

Houston is not New York and never will be. Deal with it.

09/02/2014 By Cort McMurray

H-Town Diary

The Moving Story of a Houston Nomad

The only relationship that matters is the one with your town.

09/01/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Horse Sense

An Afternoon at the Houston Polo Club

Horses, Jaguars, and jumbo lump crabtinis

09/01/2014 Photography by Michael Hardy

Football Season

The Ten Commandments of Tailgating

Don’t enter a tailgate uninvited, and other unbreakable rules.

09/01/2014 By John Lomax

Porkavore

Of Pigs and Their Origins

The forefront of the burgeoning pig-to-table movement

09/01/2014 By Mai Pham

Child Obesity

Making the Healthy Choice the Easy One

Fighting unhealthy school lunch options with a can-do attitude

09/01/2014 By Catherine Matusow

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

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News & City Life

Apologia Pro Urbe Sua, Part II

What's the Matter with Houston?

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Of Pigs and Their Origins

Making the Healthy Choice the Easy One

September’s Perfect Party

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