News & City Life

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

RODEO SEASON

RodeoHouston Announces Full Performance Lineup for 2023

Bun B returns with a “Southern Takeover,” plus performances from Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Walker Hayes, and Jason Aldean.

01/09/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Shop For Good

Houston’s Most Exciting (and Philanthropic) Shopping Experience Returns

Proceeds from the SALE will be donated to the University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.

01/04/2023 By Rosemary Akpan

Winter Storm Uri

Remembering Houston's Deep Freeze of 2021

Hard lessons learned.

12/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart Illustrations by Michael Byers

Hard Freeze

Houston’s Getting an Arctic Blast—What to Know about Hard Freeze

An arctic cold front is headed toward Harris County, with lows in the 20s and highs in the 30s.

12/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

ARCHITECTURE WATCH

Houston Endowment’s New HQ Is Pioneering Eco-Friendly Architecture

A new endowment for Houston Endowment.

12/19/2022 By Claire Anderson

Documentary

12 Crime Documentaries Set in the Lone Star State

Some of the most terrifying crimes happened in Texas. Here are the documentaries that revisit them.

12/15/2022 By Shelby Stewart With Anna Rajagopal

Get Involved

3 Charities and Programs Helping Kids in Houston

There's no time like the present to get involved.

12/14/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

On The Town

Houston Winter Arts Guide: Where to Go and What to See

A guide to all things arts and entertainment this winter.

12/14/2022 By Chris Gray

ALERT

Harris County Has Recalled Gulf Oysters. Here’s What to Know.

The oysters recalled were harvested in the southeastern part of Galveston Bay.

12/12/2022 By Shelby Stewart

College Football

Texas College Bowls: Which Teams Made It and How to Watch

As the season comes to a close, here’s when these Texas-based teams will play and how to watch.

12/09/2022 By Jessica Lodge

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Released Back to the United States

After being held in Russian captivity since February 17, the Houston native is now safely returning home.

12/08/2022 By Jessica Lodge

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