News & City Life

HLSR ROUNDUP

Scenes From a Rodeo

Some of our favorite photos from the first week of this year's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

03/06/2023 By Geneva Diaz Photography by Anthony Rathbun

BOBA FEST

A Taste of the High Life in Houston

Wife of Playboy founder’s brother brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to her new cafe.

03/06/2023 By Jake Whitney

FRIDAY Q&A

Lynn Wyatt Spills (Only a Few of) Her Secrets

The beloved socialite, dedicated philanthropist, and champagne and popcorn connoisseur turns 88 this year.

03/03/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Index

Taking Stock of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Key dates and notable milestones of the city’s signature event.

03/01/2023 By Houstonia Staff

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

George Floyd’s Legacy Lives

Philonise Floyd and his wife, Keeta, have created a nonprofit to support their community and honor George’s memory.

02/27/2023 By Shelby Stewart

FRIDAY Q&A

Does Julia Morales Have the World’s Best Job?

We discuss World Series wins, Emmy awards, and Baseball Y’all with the distinguished Houston Astros field reporter.

02/24/2023 By Jessica Lodge

Houston Rodeo

Bun B is Coming Back to the HLSR. Here’s Who Might Be Coming With Him.

After last year’s H-Town Takeover, Bun B and friends are returning bigger and better.

02/14/2023 By Shelby Stewart

THREE KINGS

Houston's Major Sports Teams are Led by Black Men

H-Town's pro teams are leading the league in diversity and inclusion.

02/14/2023 By Jessica Lodge

GAME TIME

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Houston Native Jalen Hurts

Super Bowl LVII is this Sunday. Here are a few facts about the Eagles' Quarterback.

02/11/2023 By Shelby Stewart

FRIDAY Q&A

Wade Phillips Returns to Football as Head Coach of XFL's Houston Roughnecks

In the first of our new "Friday Q&A" series, we discuss Texas, football, and Texas Football as part of the new XFL league with the legendary coach.

02/10/2023 By Jessica Lodge

FINANCE

Houston Man Plans to Close the Wealth Gap

Tedrick Derosin is helping Houstonians achieve financial success.

02/10/2023 By Shelby Stewart

NFL UPDATE

Texans Get Their Man as DeMeco Ryans Returns to Houston

Former linebacker hired as head coach to turn the flagging franchise around.

02/02/2023 By Edward "Figgy Fig" Gilliard

BLACK HERITAGE

How and Where to Celebrate Black History Month

Houstonia’s roadmap to honoring Black heritage, all month long.

02/01/2023 By Houstonia Staff

Astros Update

Astros Hire Dana Brown as New General Manager 

Former Atlanta Braves executive becomes the only Black GM in MLB.

01/30/2023

Living history

15 Ways To Celebrate Black History Month This February

Whether you’re an amateur artist, theater-lover, or bookworm, there’s something for everyone.

01/27/2023 By Catherine Wendlandt and Shelby Stewart

Making History

America’s Four Largest Cities Now Led by Black Mayors

Houston's Mayor Turner joins Eric Adams, Karen Bass, and Lori Lightfoot as new faces of leadership in the country.

01/25/2023 By Shelby Stewart

MILLER MAGIC

Miller Outdoor Theatre Celebrates 100 Years

The Houston mainstay plans months of family friendly events to commemorate its centennial.

01/23/2023 By Rosemary Akpan

YOU BETCHA

Mattress Mack Puts Massive Sum of Money Where Mouth Is

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale places a $2 million wager on the Cowboys to beat the 49ers in this Sunday’s playoff game.

01/20/2023 By Shelby Stewart

History

Meyerland and the Rise of Houston’s Largest Jewish Community

Often fraught with racial, political, and environmental challenges, the path to the Meyerland we know today hasn’t always been a smooth one.

01/13/2023 By Anna Rajagopal

Remembering King

8 Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Houston

There are service opportunities, parades, virtual events, and more to mark the Civil Rights icon’s special day.

01/10/2023 By Shelby Stewart