News & City Life

Order Up!

Trill Burgers Is Coming to NRG! How, When, and Where to Score

Rapper-turned-chef Bun B will be flipping burgers this Sunday.

09/29/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Hispanic Heritage

How Houston's Afro-Latino Garifuna Community Is Keeping Its Culture Alive

The small-but-mighty Garifuna community in Houston is upholding their Central American roots.

09/28/2022 By Juan Antonio Sorto

COMEDY

Amanda Seales on Comedy, Hip-Hop, and Her MTV VJ Days

Ahead of her September 30 show at Bayou City Music Hall, the Insecure star opens up about her earliest connections to Texas.

09/27/2022 By Sama’an Ashrawi

UNION DRIP

A Montrose Starbucks Just Became the First in Houston to Unionize

The partners at the Starbucks at Shepherd and Harold voted 11-3 on Thursday to become the first unionized shop in Houston.

09/27/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

GENTRIFICATION

No to Townhomes: What to Know About Third Ward’s Fight Against Gentrification

Riverside Terrace residents in Third Ward have been fighting to stop a 17-unit townhome development.

09/26/2022 By Amarie Gipson

COVID-19

The Bivalent Booster in Houston: Your Questions Answered

The new booster vaccine contains BA.4 and BA.5 strains of the omicron variant for additional protection against COVID-19.

09/26/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Where the Bees are

Hive Mind: Inside Houston's Buzziest Honey Collective

This local honey collective will introduce you to the wonderful world of backyard beekeeping.

09/23/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

BANNED BOOKS

10 Popular Titles on Texas's Very Long List of Banned Books

Those under fire include titles dealing with racism, police brutality, gender and sexuality.

09/22/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Best New Restaurants 2022

The Star-Studded History of Brennan’s of Houston—in Chefs

How Brennan’s has shaped Houston’s culinary scene, one rising star chef at a time.

09/22/2022 By Mai Pham

Elements of Style

Tailored Finds: Omar Lisandro Wants You to Reconnect With Your Look

Omar Lisandro’s new vintage boutique, Too Suit Yourself, is curated with all sizes in mind and embraces the boundlessness of fashion.

09/22/2022 By Jamila Stewart

Top Chef

Topping Top Chef: What's Next For Houston's Evelyn García

Houston’s own finalist Evelyn García didn’t walk away with last season’s title, but she’s got plans for more.

09/22/2022 By Shelby Stewart

RELIEF RESOURCES

5 Ways Texans Can Support Puerto Rico After Hurricane Fiona

Today marks five years since the island was devastated by Hurricane Maria.

09/20/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Extra Credit

Spotlight: 3 Nonprofits Enriching the Lives of Local Students

Local nonprofits provide enriching cocurricular programs to Houston’s youth through art, nutrition, and literature.

09/20/2022 By Brianna Benitez, Jessica Lodge, and Alexia Partouche

NEWS

How the Recent PrEP Coverage Ruling Might Impact Healthcare

A Texas judge ruled in favor of religious employers denying insurance coverage for HIV prevention last week. We talked to an expert about what it means.

09/20/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Fall Arts Guide 2022

5 Women Changing Houston's Art Scene From the Top

Meet five women creating a collaborative and interconnected visual art community in Houston.

09/19/2022 By Amarie Gipson Illustrations by Robin Kachantones

Bayougraphy

Houstonian Ogbo Okoronkwo Wants to Bring Home a Win For the Texans

Texans defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo has aspirations of bringing a title to Clutch City for the first time.

09/15/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

Ice House

Months After the Uvalde Shooting, How Are Texas Schools Protecting Kids?

Houston-area schools reassess school safety after the Robb Elementary School tragedy.

09/14/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Scam City

Texas Ranks No. 2 for Financial Scams in the Nation—How to Spot Them

A recent study has shown Houston to have the second highest rate of scam victims in the country.

09/13/2022 By Claire Anderson

Hardwood Legacy

Former Houston Rocket Elvin Hayes to Be Honored with Jersey Retirement

The former power forward and center’s jersey will ceremonially be hung from the rafters.

09/09/2022 By Jessica Lodge

PRESIDENTIAL

Vice President Kamala Harris in Houston—Watch Her First Speech

Harris spoke at the National Baptist Convention Thursday at the Hilton Americas in Downtown Houston.

09/08/2022 By Shelby Stewart

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