News & City Life

DIJON DOWN!

UT Heisman Hopeful Bijan Robinson Unveils Own Mustard Brand

In a new age when college athletes are able to profit off of their persona or image, the University of Texas running back is spicing things up.

08/26/2022 By Jessica Lodge

TRAFFIC JAM

Houston Is a Stressful Place to Drive, but We Knew That Already

Houston ranks as the 10th worst city to be stuck in traffic in the nation.

08/23/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Space City

Here’s How to Get Tickets for the Upcoming Houston Rockets Season

Tickets for the preseason and regular season are now available for purchase.

08/19/2022 By Jessica Lodge

FUN IN THE SUN

Last-Minute Family Activities to Try Before Summer Ends

Consider this your abbreviated, time-crunched Houston summer bucket list.

08/18/2022 By Alexia Partouche and Shelby Stewart

Crush City

All the Latest on the Astros’ Playoff Push

The Houston Astros are now the team to beat in the American League in 2022.

08/17/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Trill Burgers

Bun B's Trill Burgers Is Back with Two Houston-Area Pop-Ups

After being crowned the “Best Burgers in America,” Trill Burgers is headed home.

08/11/2022 By Shelby Stewart

On the go

Airbnb Names Houston as a Top Destination for Digital Nomads

Looking to work while traveling? The Bayou City is a prime place.

08/10/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Football Season

Seven Takeaways from the Texans Training Camp That Show New Promise

A new head coach, a new direction, and more importantly, no drama.

08/04/2022 By Edward "Figgy Fig" Gilliard

LAND OF THE TRILL

Bun B’s Trill Burgers Named Best Burgers in the Nation on Good Morning America

The Best Burgers in America are right here in Houston.

07/29/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Treasure Trove

Discover Houston's Best Hidden Gems

From community grocery stores to Mexican candy vendors, speakeasies and thrift stores, these are Houston's best-hidden treasures.

07/22/2022 By Houstonia Staff

H-TOWN PRIDE

Trae Tha Truth Releases the Epic Lineup For 2022's Trae Day Weekend

Trae Day in Houston is an annual festival that’s marked with community events.

07/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Astrobytes

Houston’s NFT Landscape Is Changing the Way We Look at Art

Tech wizards are creating virtual spaces to curate generative art, play games, and revive some Houston nostalgia.

07/14/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Hidden Gems

The Backbone of Bayou City’s Warehouse District

Shop founder and owner Courtney Blackmore of Black's Bodega, a neighborhood fixture and community hub, is on the brink of a significant shift.

07/14/2022 By Amarie Gipson Photography by Michael Starghill

Houston Strong

What You Can Expect This Season from the Houston Rockets

In a word (or two), we're cautiously optimistic.

07/13/2022 By Edward "Figgy Fig" Gilliard

HOUSTON STRONG

How to Celebrate 7/13 Day This Year

Concerts, meet-and-greets, and more ways to celebrate the greatest city on Earth

07/07/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Fiscally Responsible

Rice University Named the Best College Investment in Texas

Wondering where to spend your tuition dollars? This Houston university ranks No. 1 in the state.

07/06/2022 By Brianna Benitez, Jessica Lodge, and Alexia Partouche

Politics

Legal Challenges Currently Affecting the LGBTQ+ Community in Texas

Where LGBTQ+ legislation stands in Texas, and where Houston falls among the most LGBTQ-friendly cities.

07/01/2022 By Shelby Stewart Research by Brianna Benitez

Fourth of July

What You Need to Know about Shell Freedom Over Texas

After two years of virtual celebrations, the full in-person festivities return to Downtown.

06/28/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Pride Parade

RECAP: Houston Pride Parade 2022

After taking a break for the past two years, the nation’s third-largest Pride celebration came back with a roar and without a hitch.

06/27/2022 By Daniel Renfrow and Amarie Gipson Photography by Anthony Rathbun

What's The Law

What You Need to Know about Abortion in Texas

With Friday’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, here’s what we know.

06/27/2022 By Danielle Wright