News & City Life

Mental Health

The Menninger Clinic Ranks No. 8 Best Psychiatric Hospital in the Country

The Houston mental health care hospital has been recognized in a national list by U.S. News and World Report.

07/29/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

Rest Easy

Texans Say Goodbye to Dusty Hill

The legendary ZZ Top bassist died in his Houston home Wednesday.

07/28/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Power Up

Local Nonprofit Launches Microsoft Coding Camp for Black Students

Enriching the youth through tech.

07/28/2021 By Shelby Stewart Edited by Nandi Howard

Save The Reptiles

Check out the 4 New Painted Terrapins at the Houston Zoo

These critically endangered turtles hatched at the Houston Zoo this week.

07/28/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

2021 Olympics

Simone Biles Withdraws from Tokyo Olympics

The native Houstonian is putting her mental health first.

07/27/2021 By Danielle Wright

Cultivating Minds

Moody Neuro Breaks Ground on Innovative Facility at Houston Space Park

Construction on the Houston location is slated for completion in 2023.

07/27/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Merry and bright

Add Houston Botanic Garden to Your Holiday Lights Bucket List

Lightscape is bringing a one-mile trail of holiday cheer to Houston this November.

07/26/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Post Covid Travel Guide

Learn to Fly (Again) in a Post-Coronavirus World

Returning to the airport in the middle of a pandemic puts a lot of questions up in the air. Here’s what you need to brush up on before venturing back—from terminal to tarmac.

07/26/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

living color

Find These Avant-Garde Floral Designs All over Houston

Houston designer Bryson Black takes his floral creations to new heights.

07/24/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

Very Houston News

Questionable Ranking Lists, Houston's Most Eligible Dog, and Spaceships

It's been a doozy of a week.

07/23/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

We knew that

TIME Magazine Recognizes Houston in World's Greatest Places 2021

Houston was named the 'Lone star stunner' on TIME's World's Best Places list.

07/23/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Plant On

Here’s What Achieving "Tree Equity" Could Mean for Houstonians

Houston’s wealthier neighborhoods have about 14-percent more tree cover than lower-income neighborhoods.

07/23/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

Bayougraphy

Meet the Local Skateboarding Prodigy Competing in the Olympics

Flipping the script on the sport, teenager Jordan Santana is part of the first-ever U.S.A. Olympic skateboarding team.

07/23/2021 By Carlos Brandon Photography by Eric Sauseda

Team Spirit

Every Houstonian Competing in This Year’s Olympics

How they’re doing and when to watch them.

07/22/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt With Jaisal Kalapatapu, Danielle Wright, and Carolina Larracilla

We still love Houston

Houston Drops to No. 39 in Best Places to Live, According to This Study

The city significantly loses its rank from last year's charting.

07/22/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Buckle Up

Houston's I-45 Takes the Title of Most Dangerous Highway in the U.S.

The country’s deadliest road is right here in Houston.

07/21/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

PUMP THE BRAKES

New Study Finds Texas Is the 4th Worst State for Drunk Driving

Texas is one of worst states for driving under the influence.

07/20/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Uh oh

What Happened at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown This Weekend?

A chemical leak sickened dozens of park goers July 17.

07/20/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Keeping Up With The Texans

Here's What Your Favorite Texas Celebrities Were up to Last Week

Did you know Matthew McConaughey has a UT-themed bike?

07/19/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Bring It Home

Houston Entertainers Top the List for 2021 Emmy Nominations

Houstonians in Hollywood has a nice ring.

07/16/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Houstonia Magazine