News & City Life

Ever Wonder Why…

What’s Going On with the Blue House by Minute Maid Park?

The City of Houston has plans for the Victorian home; it just might take some time.

04/03/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Dark Coverage

Everything You Need to Know about the Total Solar Eclipse

There won’t be another one for 20 more years.

04/01/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Pinheads Unite!

Houston’s Secret Pinball Scene Is Hiding in Plain Sight

With pinball “speakeasies” like Wormhole and boutique game design companies like Barrels of Fun, Houston is entering its golden age of pinball.

03/20/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Creative Vision

This Houston-Based Rangoli Artist Is Making a Global Name for Herself

Indian sand art creator Sangita Bhutada has decades of experience making elaborate pieces.

03/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Growing Green

A Confused Houstonian’s Guide to Composting

The city’s composting program is at a standstill for now, but here’s how you can start at home.

03/19/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Doctor Is In

Meet the Houston Actor from Those Viral Anti–Greg Abbott Videos

Joe Grisaffi plays a doctor bearing bad news in Mothers Against Greg Abbott ads.

03/12/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Globe-Trotters

Menil Collection Curators Travel the World to Bring Art to Houston

From the Cameroon Grassfields to a family house in the Swiss Alps, it takes a lot of frequent-flier miles to put together a world-class exhibit.

03/11/2024 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks Illustrations by Lars Leetaru

Pressed in Houston

How Houston-Based Banyan Foods Made Texans Love Tofu

The homegrown company went from humble beginning to being the largest manufacturer of tofu in the state.

03/07/2024 By Melissa Hung Photography by Michael Starghill

Womp Womp

The Biggest Loser of the Texas Primaries Isn’t Nikki Haley

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s election performance last night is a masterclass in how to lose reelection.

03/06/2024 By Emma Balter

In the Wild

The Houston Area Keeps These Exotic Animal Rescues Busy

From lizards to bears, hundreds of exotic pets are taken in by these nonprofits every year.

03/06/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Houstonia Rodeo Week

The Essential Guide to the Houston Rodeo

From the best cowboy fashion to mutton bustin' tips from a pro.

03/01/2024 Edited by Emma Balter and Daniel Renfrow

Cowgirls

What It Takes to Be a Houston Rodeo Breakaway Roping Star

In a man’s world, this pro sport lets female athletes (and their trusty steeds) shine.

02/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Yee-baa

A Grand Mutton Bustin’ Champion Shares His Best Tips

Follow Westyn Wallace’s expert strategies for holding onto a sheep as long as possible.

02/29/2024 By Emma Balter

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked Typical Cowboy Culture Things We Love or Hate

From lifted trucks to horse girls and Marfa.

02/28/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Bowlegged H

The Secret Life of Howdy, the Houston Rodeo Mascot

It takes eight humans in a suit and several handlers to make Howdydom happen.

02/28/2024 By Meredith Nudo

The Underside

How the Houston Rodeo Deals with All That Animal Poop

Cleaning up after 25,000 animals every year takes a lot of manpower—and guts.

02/27/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Ever Wonder Why…

Whatever Happened to Buffalo Bayou’s Big Bubble?

The random red button on Preston Street Bridge is actually an interactive art installation that has not worked in more than half a decade.

02/21/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Beyond Books

Houston Public Libraries Offer Way More than Just Books

You can pick up seeds, use 3-D printers, and get your passport in one place.

02/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Back on Track

An Expert Guide to Dealing with Those Pesky East End Trains

Reclaim your time (and life) by following these key tips and strategies.

02/19/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Kids of the Bayou

Houston Hosts UNICEF Exhibit as the First ‘Child Friendly City’ in the US

Don’t miss this immersive experience at Post Houston celebrating the new, unique title.

02/14/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

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