News & City Life

Celebrating Freedom

POST HTX's First Juneteenth Celebration Marked with Music, Food and Cars

Post HTX's Black Is Primary festival was a celebration of heritage.

06/22/2022 By Shelby Stewart Photography by Marco Torres

Gentrification

Gentrification Spreads Through Houston's Oldest Communities

Gentrification has become a vicious and unruly force that’s reshaping Houston’s social fabric.

06/22/2022 By Amarie Gipson

PARKS AND RECREATION

New Park and Trail Opens in East Downtown

After breaking ground in 2020, the brand-new park and 0.4-mile bike trail extension now connect Buffalo Bayou to Austin Street.

06/17/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Bigger In Texas

The Nation’s Biggest Buc-ee’s Will Return to the Lone Star State

We’re getting our bragging rights back with this beloved Texas road-trip institution.

06/14/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Cycle Enthusiast

Houston Rolls In at No. 29 on List of Most Bikeable Cities

As our city maintains its steady climb in amenities for the cycling set, we offer some tips on how to enjoy a bike ride in Houston.

06/10/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Rent this

Explore Downtown with an Electric Scooter Rental

Tooling along the streets of Houston just got a lot more fun.

06/06/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

EDITOR’S PICKS

Houston Pride Events You Cannot Miss This June

Here’s our roundup of must-attend celebrations.

06/01/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Work From Home Life

Texas Is One of the Best States for Working from Home

As of the beginning of this year, around 20 percent of all professional jobs in Texas were remote.

05/31/2022 By Ile-Ife Okantah

All In

Houston Nonprofit Helps Lift Up Father Figures

Kevin Barnett’s nonprofit, CoolXDad, is helping Houston fathers.

05/30/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

On The Town

Houston Summer Arts Guide

A guide to all things arts and entertainment this summer.

05/30/2022 By Chris Gray

IN LOVING MEMORY

George Floyd: The Houstonian Who Shook the World to Its Core

Remembering the ‘gentle giant’ on the second anniversary of his brutal and viral death

05/27/2022 By Amarie Gipson

CULTURE

This Local Nonprofit is Making Learning Entertaining

We spoke with the minds behind Reading With a Rapper about student literacy and music.

05/19/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

Beep Beep

New Report Shows Uptick in Houston Traffic

Houston traffic may reach all-time highs this summer.

05/12/2022 By Shelby Stewart

AAPI Month

Essay: Why Asian New Year Celebrations Are Important for Houston

Lunar and Solar New Year celebrations are a means of connecting with home and hope.

05/11/2022 By Phoebe Suy Gibson

HISTORY

The Historic Eldorado Ballroom Is Finally Ready for Renovation

Project Row Houses leads the charge in restoring this significant site in Houston’s Third Ward.

05/09/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

RESOURCES

Here Are Ways to Support Trans Youth in Houston

Resources for those in need.

05/02/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Business

Houstonians Inducted into the 2022 Texas Business Hall of Fame Class

Four of the six new inductees hail from Houston.

04/12/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Too Fast, Too Careless

Texas Has Been Listed as the State with the Worst Drivers in 2022

The Lone Star State ties with New Mexico for the No. 1 spot.

04/08/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Space City

Homeowners Are Transforming Retired Cargo Haulers into Luxe Homes

The global market for container homes is estimated to grow to more than $73 million by 2025.

04/04/2022 By Shelby Stewart

STARGAZING

The Baker Planetarium Brings Space Exploration Down to Earth

Here’s why every wandering mind should visit Space City.

03/31/2022 By Amarie Gipson

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