News & City Life

In Memoriam

Ghost Bikes Are Painful Reminders of Houston’s Cyclist Death Problem

More than 100 of these memorials dot the city, raising awareness for bikers killed by drivers every year.

12/04/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked Typical Houston Things We Love or Hate

From the 610 Loop to José Altuve’s batting arm.

11/21/2023 By Emma Balter

Concrete Desert

The Houston Rodeo Parking Lot Is a Window into the City’s Land Use

Used only a few weeks out of the year, the 610 lot explains a ton about how land is used in the city.

11/16/2023 By Allyn West

Beats & Bites

Honeyland Festival’s First Year Made Its Mark in Houston

Even with a few kinks, this two-day music and food event was a successful celebration of Black culture.

11/15/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

City Hall

Your Guide to Houston Mayor Candidates

Mark your calendars: the Houston mayoral runoff election will be held December 9.

11/13/2023 By Houstonia Staff

Real Scare

Inside a Halloween Nightmare on Candy Cane Lane

Missouri City’s crowded trick-or-treat event made a medical emergency even worse for one family, who is now calling for more regulation.

11/13/2023 By Jef Rouner

Rising

In the Face of Change, Third Ward Is Holding onto Its Rich History

The Houston neighborhood is experiencing a revival that, despite challenges, has not forgotten its roots.

11/13/2023 By Brooke A. Lewis

Your Vote

The Biggest Winners and Losers of the 2023 Houston Election

Our commiserations to the Galveston County treasurer position, old judges, and democratic participation.

11/08/2023 By Emma Balter

Festival of Lights

Beautiful Hindu Temples in Houston to Celebrate Diwali This Year

These gorgeous places of worship have everything from dinners to bazaars for the holiday.

11/03/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Cozy but Mild

Here’s What Houstonians Can Expect from the Weather This Winter

Good news: we’re likely not getting another freeze.

11/02/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Walking Dead

What It’s Really Like to Be a Ghost Tour Guide in Houston

Spooky season is grueling for these stewards of the city’s scariest stories.

10/30/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Mojo

Meet Absolem Yetzirah, the Voodoo King of Houston

Before opening Absolem’s House of Voodoo, this local “conjure doctor” was an herbalist searching for a new direction.

10/27/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Spooky Szn

Have a COVID-Safe Halloween with These Masked Costumes

Our best dress-up ideas with facial coverings make for a fun and virus-free holiday.

10/26/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Geeks Unite

Oh, the Things You’ll Learn at Nerd Nite Houston

The free monthly event is a chance to know more about topics you never thought even existed.

10/25/2023 By Zach McKenzie

Guardian Angels

These Houston Doulas Are Making Death a Lot Less Scary

Death doulas—a growing profession nationwide—are changing the way we approach end-of-life care.

10/18/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Ring of Fire

Everything You Need to Know about the Annular Solar Eclipse

Houston venues are hosting watch parties and distributing free safety glasses.

10/11/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

How a New Group Is Reclaiming Texas’s Almost-Lost Native American Culture

The American Indian Center of Houston is supporting Indigenous communities in the city and beyond.

10/09/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

COVID Update

Here’s Where You Can Get the Updated COVID Vaccine

The newly approved shots are an important preventative measure in the middle of flu season.

10/04/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Power Struggles

Is Houston Ready for the Growing Electric Car Fleet?

More people are buying electric vehicles, but the trend has a big charging infrastructure problem.

10/03/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Queer Love

These Houston Doulas Are Making Pregnancy Care More LGBTQ-Friendly

TLC Birth Alliance in Spring offers a variety of services while taking the needs of queer pregnant people and parents into consideration.

10/02/2023 By Meredith Nudo

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