News & City Life

713 Day

Can You Win Houston Bingo?

You know you're a Houstonian when you ...

07/13/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt Illustrations by Monica Fuentes Carroll/Shutterstock: ledokolua

Trae Yay

Forget Trae Day, Houston's Getting a Trae Weekend

Trae Tha Truth's quadrupled the size of his annual day, stretching it out to four days of concerts, family fun, comedy ... and ice cream from July 22–25.

07/12/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

We Ain’t Lion

Houston Zoo Is One of the Best in the Country—But We Already Knew That

The shout-out from Travel & Leisure highlighted the park's expansive conservation efforts.

07/09/2021 By Emma Schkloven

HOU Dat?

Celebrate 713 Day with Some of Houston's Brightest Rap Stars

Lil Keke, Paul Wall, and Slim Thug are all slated to make appearances during this July 13 celebrity-packed event at Rise Rooftop.

07/09/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

Free groceries

There’s Only One Day Left to Enter Kroger’s $1-Million Sweepstakes

The catch? You have to get vaccinated.

07/09/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Very Houston News

Lake Conroe Gator Says “See You Later”

Plus, we’re picking a fight with Chicago and one Astros fan picks a fight with Oakland.

07/09/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Woof

What’s the Most Spoiled Dog Breed in Houston?

We’ve got the most important news you’ll read all week.

07/06/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Very Houston News

Houston’s Celebs Are Just Better Than Yours

Just another roundup of Bayou City celebrities doing cool things.

07/02/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

News Out of Austin

Texas Democratic Party Announces History-Making New Executive Directors and Leadership Model

Plus keep an eye out for some changes on the Republican side of the aisle.

07/01/2021 By Emma Schkloven

We’ve got some bad news …

Are Fireworks Actually Legal in Houston?

We take a look at the laws behind shooting off firecrackers within city limits.

07/01/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Independence Day

Where to Watch Fireworks in Houston This Weekend

8 family-friendly places to celebrate America’s 245 birthday.

06/29/2021 By Shivani Parmar

Anyone need a job?

Amazon Wants to Make CityCentre a Tech Hub

The technology and e-commerce giant is expanding its Houston offices.

06/29/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

ignite the light

Here’s What You Need to Know about Shell Freedom Over Texas 2021

The city’s annual 4th of July celebration is going virtual again, but there’ll be live fireworks.

06/25/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Very Houston News

Travis Scott Is Basically Willy Wonka Now

Win free tickets to Astroworld by drinking the Houston rapper’s hard seltzer. Plus more ticket news.

06/25/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

GOOOOAL!

NY Real Estate Mogul Ted Segal Now Owns Houston's Soccer Future

The new owner of the Houston Dynamo and Dash announced a slew of plans in his first press conference, including support of the city's bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

06/23/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu