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Big News

FDA Expands Pfizer's Covid-19 Vaccine to Kids Age 12 and Older

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended its emergency-use authorization to include younger ages Monday.

05/10/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Minute Math

This Richmond Teacher Is Explaining Math to Millions on TikTok

Deidre Kelly, who teaches sixth-grade math in Lamar CISD, was recently named a “standout teacher” by the app.

05/10/2021 By Raven Wuebker

No Bad Blood Here

George Springer Had a Houston Homecoming at Friday's Astros Game

The sunset was breathtaking at Minute Maid Park.

05/10/2021 Photography by Marco Torres By Marco Torres

Very Houston News

100K Astroworld Tickets Sold Out in an Hour This Week

Houstonians were almost too excited over music fest tickets. Plus, Beyoncé met Selena at the mall.

05/07/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Welcome!

So 50 Cent Moved to Houston?

In a cryptic tweet Tuesday morning, the rap legend announced his big move to the Bayou City, plus a new TV show.

05/04/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Our favorite furry friends

4 Ways to Volunteer with Shelter Animals in Houston

Even if you can't adopt a pet right now, there are plenty of ways to help.

04/30/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Very Houston News

Guy Fieri Came Back to H-Town This Week

In our first installment of Very Houston News, the celebrity chef shows up. So does a cow.

04/30/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

“The Success Failure” in bronze

ICYMI: Several Famous Astronauts Had a Houston Homecoming This Month

Space Center Houston has a new statue depicting Fred Haise, Jim Lovell, and Jack Swigert for the 51st anniversary of the Apollo 13 Mission.

04/29/2021 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

A brief timeline

Ed Gonzalez Has Been Serving Harris County for Years. Now, He’s to Head ICE

President Joe Biden tapped Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to head up the federal immigration agency Tuesday. We’re taking a look back at his career.

04/28/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Take your best shot

Jack Burke Jr. Wants to Bring Great Golf to Houston

Even in his upper 90s, the legendary player's work is far from over.

04/28/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

take your best shot

Muni Saved: Revitalizing the Historic Gus Wortham Park Golf Course

The splashiest golfing destination in town

04/27/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp

forget the landfills

This Local Organization Will Recycle Your Old Mattress

Everyone has heard “reduce, reuse, recycle,” but the Houston Furniture Bank is actually doing it.

04/22/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

it's easy being green

10 Lean Green Living Ideas to Help Save the Planet

Here're a few items to aide your efforts to live more sustainably in Houston.

04/22/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Go us

Houston Is the Most Diverse City in America

A new WalletHub study confirms what most Bayou City residents already knew.

04/21/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Accountability

George Floyd's Killer Sentenced to 22.5 Years

A Minneapolis judge commented on former police officer Derek Chauvin's "particular cruelty" during a hearing Friday afternoon.

04/20/2021 By Houstonia Staff

You won’t miss this shot

You Don’t Need an Appointment Anymore to Get a Covid-19 Vaccine

All you need to do is show up to NRG.

04/19/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

The Guilty Party

The Secret Symptom of Covid-19

What happens when your shame is just as bad as the coronavirus?

04/14/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

An explainer

CDC Advisors: You Can Resume the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

The one-dose vaccine was paused after it caused dangerous blood clots in rare cases.

04/13/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

it's the ship

The Beauty in our Backyard: The Houston Ship Channel in Photos

The people from around the globe who pass through the Port of Houston, keeping it the beating heart of commerce and trade.

04/12/2021 By John Dunaway Photography by John Dunaway

Play ball

Fans Can Go Back to Minute Maid Park, But Here are the Rules

To keep people safe from Covid-19, the Astros have implemented new safety regulations.

04/08/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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