News & City Life

Madness!

Feels Like '84: What Awaits UH in the Final Four

After defeating Oregon State, the Coogs find themselves two wins from ultimate glory.

03/30/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Rules of the road

No More Electric Scooters on Houston Sidewalks? We Have Solutions!

City Council voted this week to take e-scooters to the street, so here’s a list of 10 alternate modes of transportation for you.

03/25/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

You Get What You Give

The Lesson of the River Oaks Theatre

Houstonians need to get more proactive when it comes to saving the landmarks we love—or else they'll all face the wrecking ball.

03/24/2021 By Craig Hlavaty

Here’s your shot 

Next Week, Anyone Can Get a Covid-19 Vaccine in Texas

Starting March 29, The Texas Department of State Health Services is opening eligibility to all Texans.

03/23/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Bayou’s 11

The Art Heist That Wasn’t 

Earlier this week, burglars broke into Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. You won’t believe what happened next. 

03/19/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Get Mad

Is This the Year? U of H, Texas Southern, and the NCAA Tournament

The Coogs are the No. 2 seed in the Midwest region, well positioned to do some work.

03/17/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

covid sucks

Houston Bar and Restaurant Professionals Reflect on the Pandemic

An oral history of what Covid-19 has done to the Houston hospitality industry.

03/17/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Peace Out

Where For Art Thou ... Miami?

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo is departing.

03/15/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt and Gwendolyn Knapp

Trunk Show

We Have Another Baby Elephant at the Houston Zoo

The calf's name is Winnie, and she's ready for her closeup.

03/12/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Covid sucks

Coronavirus: Lessons Learned 1 Year After Everything Stopped

We recap a year of the pandemic in Houston.

03/11/2021 By Houstonia Staff

Give us the money

Congress Just Passed $1.9 Trillion in Covid-19 Relief

Here’s what to know about stimulus checks and where all that money is going.

03/10/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Everyone’s at the table 

Houston Business Deals Just Got Way More Inclusive 

A new executive order lets LGBT businesses have more chances to complete county projects.

03/09/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Cough Cough

Covering Food in a Year with the Coronavirus: Just Wear a Mask

How to sum up the last 365 days? It's messy.

03/08/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Do Good

Five Ways to Give in Houston on International Women's Day

Women are disproportionately affected by Covid-19's economic toll. Here's how to help.

03/08/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Know before you go

A List of Houston Museums and Attractions Keeping Covid-19 Restrictions

Here’s a roundup of places where you’ll still have to mask up.

03/05/2021 By Rob Sanford

Building Boom

Another Strip Center Is Getting a Major Revamp in Garden Oaks

The Common will sit on the edge of the GOOF and Acres Homes.

03/05/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

The Kids of the 2021 Houston Livestock Show

Armed with Lambs and Goats, Anna Reed Is Ready for This Year's Rodeo

The Tomball teen using her drive, hard work, and a lucky shirt to win.

03/03/2021 By Allison Miles

Get Your Goat

How Four Houston Kids Are Navigating an Upended Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Livestock Show 2021: How 2020 impacted kids and how the rodeo is keeping them safe this year.

03/03/2021 By Allison Miles Photography by Daniel Kramer

The Kids of the 2021 Houston Livestock Show

12-Year-Old Dawson Sherrouse Is Obsessed with Pigs

The Kingwood kid hoping to make his Houston Livestock Show debut … again.

03/03/2021 By Allison Miles

The Kids of the 2021 Houston Livestock Show

Ava Pluchino's Mornings Begin at the Barn with Her Heifer, Betsy

The FFA vice president putting passion over the pandemic’s many obstacles.

03/03/2021 By Allison Miles