News & City Life

Making Lemonade

15 Ways to Stay Sane As We Recover from Beryl

When life gives you lemons...here's how to still have a little bit of fun in Houston after the hurricane.

07/12/2024 By Emma Balter and Uvie Bikomo

Open Doors

These Houston Restaurants Are Open After Hurricane Beryl

Here's where to grab some food (and maybe a beer) after the storm.

07/12/2024 By Emma Balter and Sofia Gonzalez With Uvie Bikomo

In Photos

A Look at Houston After Hurricane Beryl

Drone photos provide a glimpse into the city’s recovery after the storm.

07/09/2024 Photography by Anthony Rathbun

’Tis the Season

10 Lesser-Known Hurricane Prep Tips

You’ve got your emergency kit ready, but there’s still so much more to do.

07/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

How Did ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ Become a Thing?

For more than 20 years, the safety warning has educated many about the dangers of driving through floodwaters.

07/01/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Getting Shady

How Architects Are Designing Playgrounds for Houston’s Heat

It’s only getting hotter in Texas and builders are rethinking ways to make the outdoors bearable.

07/01/2024 By Jef Rouner

Big News

Introducing ‘Don’t Say Howdy,’ an Opinionated Local’s Guide to Houston

Houstonia’s newsletter series will teach you how to live, eat, and play like a local, whether you’re a newbie or someone who’s been here a while and wants to dig deeper.

06/25/2024 By Emma Balter

Houstorian

A Look at 1924, a Very Consequential Year in Houston History

Iconic landmarks were erected and Mount Rushmore–level legends were born exactly 100 years ago.

06/24/2024 By James Glassman

Celebrate Freedom

Your Galveston Guide to Commemorating Juneteenth Year-Round

Take a self-guided tour, check out the Absolute Equality mural, visit the African American museum, and more.

06/18/2024 By Houstonia Staff

Ever Wonder Why…

How Did Houston End Up with Two Dueling Pride Parades?

Old battles new as Houston’s LGBTQ+ community prepares to celebrate Pride.

06/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Boomtown

Houston’s Growth by the Numbers

We look at the stats that define the city's relentless expansion.

06/12/2024 By Emma Balter

The Growth Issue

Welcome to Boomtown

What's not growing or exploding right now in Houston?

06/12/2024 Edited by Emma Balter Illustrations by Sam Island

Balancing Progress

Can the New East River and Houston's Historic Fifth Ward Coexist?

The developer Midway and longtime residents are trying to come up with solutions.

06/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Gripes

What It’s Actually like to Use Public Transit in Houston

Although Houston is growing, its public transit system hasn’t become any more efficient.

06/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Boomtown

A Guide to Surviving Houston’s Growth

Experts weigh in on what to do if you’re facing a tough situation, from navigating eviction and eminent domain to cleaning up after a flood.

06/11/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Survival Guide

What to Do When Your Property Is Threatened by Eminent Domain

We talk to attorneys about options for property owners who receive a notice about eminent domain.

06/11/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Survival Guide

What to Do If You’re Facing Eviction in Houston

We talk to a Legal Aid attorney about options now that COVID-19 protections have phased out.

06/10/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Houston Hassles

This Hurricane Season Will Take Houstonians for a Whirl

The activity in the region could be worse than it has been in recent years.

06/10/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Survival Guide

What to Do When Development Comes to Your Houston Neighborhood

Gentrification, community character, and effects on longtime residents all come into play as neighborhoods grow and change—or have growth and change thrust upon them.

06/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Survival Guide

What to Do If Your Home Floods in Houston

The aftermath of a hurricane can be chaotic and costly. We check in with West Street Recovery for tips on how to prepare and deal with damage.

06/05/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

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News & City Life

15 Ways to Stay Sane As We Recover from Beryl

These Houston Restaurants Are Open After Hurricane Beryl

A Look at Houston After Hurricane Beryl

10 Lesser-Known Hurricane Prep Tips

How Did ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ Become a Thing?

How Architects Are Designing Playgrounds for Houston’s Heat

Introducing ‘Don’t Say Howdy,’ an Opinionated Local’s Guide to Houston

A Look at 1924, a Very Consequential Year in Houston History

Your Galveston Guide to Commemorating Juneteenth Year-Round

How Did Houston End Up with Two Dueling Pride Parades?

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