News & City Life

Baseball Bites

The Must-Try Food at Daikin Park This Baseball Season

We taste-tested some new items, from a General Tso’s sandwich to an alligator boudin quesadilla.

04/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sneezing Through It

Why Some People Are Safe from This Awful Allergy Season

Not everyone gets seasonal allergies. And, yeah, it’s not fair.

04/14/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

H-Town Till We Drown

150+ Reasons to Love Houston

Why we’re still totally in love with (and committed to) the Bayou City.

04/11/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

A Rant

7 Totally Reasonable Wishes to Make Houston Even Better

We’re H-Town’s biggest champions, but here are some ways we’d love to see the city get its act together.

04/11/2025 By Emma Balter

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston’s Many Festivals Are the Best Way to Celebrate Culture

Mark your calendars for some of our favorite annual events.

04/10/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Happy Birthday

What We (and You) Want in the Astrodome

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the landmark’s opening, we compiled our ultimate wishlist for potential redevelopment.

04/09/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houstonians Help Each Other Out in the Worst of Times

Here are some of many ways neighbors have been there for one another during hurricanes and other disasters.

04/08/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston's Love of Philanthropy Is Unmatched

We raise big money for causes we care about. But a little goes a long way, too.

04/07/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Reasons to Love Houston

Why Thousands Travel to Houston from Out of State to Beat Cancer

The city is a leader in cancer care and research, with more than 40,000 people coming here each year for treatment.

04/07/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Reasons to Love Houston

Preserving Local LGBTQ+ History Is a Labor of Love

Houston is (still) at the core of Texas's queer culture and advocacy.

04/04/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

In Houston, We Have Both Drag Queens and Kings

We chatted with Blackberri and Barry Mii Dandy about what drag means to them.

04/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston's Public Art Has Never Been Better

The city funds its art community, and it shows. Here are some of our favorite works about town.

04/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houstonians Let It All Out at City Council Public Comment

People like Antasia Adamjee, an organizer with Houston for Palestinian Liberation, have gotten involved in local politics through city council meetings.

03/31/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Reasons to Love Houston

The 3 Great Things About Houston’s Weather (Not The Onion)

Yes, you heard us. There are a handful of reasons to embrace our sweltering, scorching, sizzling, surprising (derogatory) climate.

03/31/2025 By Emma Balter

Houstorian

Our Highly Memeable Freeways Redefined Who’s a “Houstonian”

It’s true what they say: Houston is an hour from Houston.

03/28/2025 By James Glassman

Know Your Rights

What Houston Immigrants (and Those Who Love Them) Need to Know Right Now

An immigration law expert shares her best advice and where to find resources.

03/27/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month

The late Mayor Sylvester Turner was honored while squabbles over district funds and the Montrose TIRZ continue.

03/24/2025 By Emily Hynds

For the H

A Newbie’s Guide to Becoming a Houston Sports Fan

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

03/24/2025 By Raheel Ramzanali

Always On Call

The Chaotic but Rewarding Life of a Houston Rodeo Veterinarian

Being in charge of the care for thousands of animals is not easy.

03/17/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

What Do All the Animals at the Houston Rodeo Actually Do?

It’s more than just cattle, and everyone has a job—even the bunnies.

03/12/2025 By Uvie Bikomo