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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

Ready to Rock

4 Houstonians to Watch at the Summer Olympics

From the world's greatest gymnast to a hopeful boxer, here are our favorites.

06/22/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

It’s all about the taxes

The Legal Logistics of Eloping

A quick guide to all of the paperwork behind your “quickie” wedding ceremony. 

06/22/2021 By Sydney Davis

In the little white church

This Houston Couple Had Only 13 Days to Plan Their Pandemic Wedding 

How Cinthya Zuniga and Michael Adame’s elopement turned into the wedding of their dreams. 

06/21/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Very Houston News 

What’s the Deal with Houston and Cannonballs? 

Plus, even more weird city rankings. 

06/18/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Hidden Figures

Looking Deeper at the Massive New Juneteenth Mural in Galveston

Who and what will you find in Reginald Adams's Absolute Equality?

06/18/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Freedom On The Strand

How Galveston Is Honoring Its Role as the Birthplace of Juneteenth

The Juneteenth Legacy Project pays homage to June 19, 1865, with the new Absolute Equality mural.

06/18/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Game On!

So Far, So Good at Minute Maid Park

Now that the ballpark can fill back up, here's what you should know about our Astros.

06/16/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

Sugar Rush II

Candytopia Bringing Sweet Escape Back to Houston

The limited-time interactive experience of confectionary goodness open July 2.

06/16/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Field of Dreams

Everything We Learned on a Private Tour of Minute Maid Park

Book a stadium tour and you can uncover the mysteries of Houston's own ballpark too.

06/15/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

It’s hot

As Temperatures Rise, ERCOT Wants You to Conserve Energy 

The state electricity council released a conservation alert Monday afternoon.

06/14/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with Emancipation Park All Week Long 

Houston’s oldest public park is commemorating history with a series of virtual events. 

06/14/2021 By Shivani Parmar

Big News

Nandi Howard Named Editor in Chief of Houstonia

A native of Houston, Howard returns to the publication from New York City-based Essence, where she was the fashion editor for print and digital.

06/11/2021 By SagaCity Media

Very Houston News 

Don’t Let One Guy on Twitter Lie to You: Houston’s in the South

Plus, shoot for the stars. Even if you miss, at least you have a cool spaceport.

06/11/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Eye Spy

The Children’s Museum of Houston Has Finally Reopened

And it’s got a brand-new exhibit and a host of “Fun Summer Vibes” events through August.

06/08/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Who's calling the shots?

Gov. Abbott Bans Vaccine Passports in Texas

Cruise line Carnival will require proof of vaccination on its ships; not so fast, says the governor.

06/07/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Very Houston News 

The Space City Weather App Is Finally Here. Now Go Do an Anti-Rain Dance

Will we ever see the sun again? Plus news about the “Be Someone” bridge and George Lopez. 

06/04/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt