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Country Roads

Houston's Trail Riders Are Fighting to Keep a Rodeo Tradition Alive

Inside the challenges facing Houston's trail riding associations—dwindling numbers, road rage, and the rising cost of keeping horses.

03/18/2026 By Erica Cheng

Sacred Nights

After Sunset, Houston Belongs to Ramadan

Inside the iftar gatherings, suhoor festivals, and late-night traditions that reshape Houston every Ramadan season.

03/17/2026 By Marium Abid

City Shift

Houston’s Hottest Neighborhoods Aren’t in Houston Anymore

Data reveals how affordability, housing supply, and climate risk are reshaping where Houstonians can afford to live.

03/16/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

Ever Wonder Why

Why Claw Machine Arcades Are Taking Over Houston

Claw machine arcades—known as clawcades—are spreading across Houston’s Asiatown and beyond. Here’s why the trend is booming.

03/12/2026 By Erica Cheng

RODEO SEASON

When Rodeo Anxiety Outweighs Rodeo FOMO

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the city’s biggest traditions—but the traffic, crowds, and planning can make a night out feel overwhelming.

03/11/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Rodeo Eats

Here’s What’s New and What to Eat at Houston Rodeo This Year

A guide to the Rodeo’s new restaurants, wild fair foods, and returning favorites like Bun B’s Trill Town.

03/10/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Beautiful Game

A Soccer Newbie’s Guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston

Rules, regulations, and teams to know before FIFA brings the World Cup to Houston.

03/09/2026 By Marco Torres

Wider Wallets

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Free Museums

Here's how to access world-class art, history, science, and more in Houston at no cost.

03/05/2026 By Emma Balter and Meredith Nudo

Black History

What Houston Rodeo's Black Heritage Day Is—And What It Isn't

As online confusion grows around "Black Rodeo Weekend," community leaders clarify the history, trail rides, and legacy behind the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's Black Heritage Day.

03/05/2026 By Erica Cheng

For the H

A Beginner's Guide to Houston Sports

How to look like a total pro at all the home games (even if you don't know the rules).

03/02/2026 By Raheel Ramzanali

Get Your Sticker

Want to Support Houston's Art Scene? Vote.

With multiple Harris County elections ahead, HouArts and local leaders push voters to prioritize funding, preservation, affordable housing, and arts education.

02/27/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Fuel up

Where to Eat Near Houston’s NRG Stadium

There’s no reason to go to the Rodeo hungry.

02/26/2026 By Erica Cheng, Brittany Britto Garley, and Sofia Gonzalez

Sigh

Here We Go Again: Another Historic Theater Faces Potential Demolition

Originally formed to preserve River Oaks Theatre, Arthouse Houston is back in action to repeat its success, this time in support of the Garden Oaks Theater. But why the hell does this keep happening?!

02/25/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Little Swimmers

Why Semen Is the Hottest Commodity at the Houston Rodeo

We mean from bulls, of course.

02/24/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Rodeo Rules

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am: What’s Worth It (and What’s Not) at the Houston Rodeo

Houstonia weighs in on the food, rides, wine garden, concerts, and crowds that define rodeo season.

02/24/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Town Crier

What Houston City Council Is Saying About ICE, Police Overtime, and More

This February, city councilmembers and citizens clashed over ICE’s presence in Houston. The George R. Brown is getting a $2 billion facelift, and the city is overbudget (again).

02/23/2026 By Emily Hynds

Cowboy Couture

Inside Houston’s Rodeo-Fueled Cowboy Boot Boom

As Western fashion goes global, Houston’s Rodeo culture keeps cowboy boots rooted in comfort, craftsmanship, and tradition.

02/19/2026 By Erica Cheng

Lion's Den

In Houston, Lion Dancing Goes Far Beyond Lunar New Year

Lion dance in Houston isn’t just a New Year spectacle. Meet the troupes training year-round, competing nationally, and preserving a centuries-old tradition.

02/17/2026 By Erica Cheng

Only in Houston

Fake Boobs, Auto Theft, and an H-E-B Emergency Anthem?

A titillating disguise for a thief and a boat dump in the middle of the city.

02/16/2026 By Erica Cheng

Love and Ambition

The Couples Powering Houston’s Culture Scene

Meet the married duos shaping the city’s theater, art, food, and news scenes.

02/13/2026 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

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News & City Life

Houston's Trail Riders Are Fighting to Keep a Rodeo Tradition Alive

After Sunset, Houston Belongs to Ramadan

Houston’s Hottest Neighborhoods Aren’t in Houston Anymore

Why Claw Machine Arcades Are Taking Over Houston

When Rodeo Anxiety Outweighs Rodeo FOMO

Here’s What’s New and What to Eat at Houston Rodeo This Year

A Soccer Newbie’s Guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Free Museums

What Houston Rodeo's Black Heritage Day Is—And What It Isn't

A Beginner's Guide to Houston Sports

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