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Frontier Days

What Does 3 Days Without Power in Houston Look Like?

Lots of blankets and lots of layers—and I'm still cold.

02/17/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Safe to Drink

City of Houston Has Lifted the Boil Water Notice

Be sure to flush your systems before consuming water from your taps, though.

02/17/2021 By Dianna Wray

The powers that be ... behind the power outages?

So What Is ERCOT Anyway?

An explanation of the state electricity council that nobody thought much about, until they didn't have power on Monday morning.

02/16/2021 By Dianna Wray

Winter Weather

A Drone's-eye View of a Snowbound Houston

Take a look at the Bayou City, frozen over by this winter storm.

02/15/2021 Photography by Anthony Rathbun and Daniel Kramer By Dianna Wray

Send us your pics!

Houston's Snow Day in Pictures

A roundup of photographic proof that Houston can indeed become a winter wonderland (or, you know, a frozen hell-scape.)

02/15/2021 By Dianna Wray

Breaking

Winter Storm: What You Need To Know Now

Power outages, frozen roads, and you—staying safe, of course.

02/15/2021 By Houstonia Staff

Hope you like your Valentine

Stay Off the Roads Starting Sunday Night Through Tuesday, Officials Say

Winter is coming to Houston. Here’s what you should know.

02/12/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Play Ball

Learn the History of African American Baseball Through This Tour at Minute Maid Park

The hour-long tour chronicles the segregation and integration of baseball, the heyday of the Negro National League, and Houston’s connection to the sport’s greatest players.

02/12/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Sigh

JJ Watt is No Longer a Houston Texan

The three-time Defensive Player of the Year was released Friday morning.

02/12/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Cover your cough

The CDC Wants You to Double-Up Your Masks

A new study finds double-masking or better fitting your medical masks can significantly reduce your exposure to Covid-19.

02/10/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Coronavirus

FEMA Is Setting Up a Mass-Vaccination Site at NRG

The pilot site is part of the president's efforts to ramp up Covid-19 vaccination efforts.

02/10/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

As Right As Rain

Space City Weather Is Getting a Phone App

The guys behind Houston’s favorite weather service hope the new app will be ready by hurricane season.

02/10/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Laissez les bons temps rouler

Our Favorite Krewe of Saints Houses in Galveston

Neighborhoods across the island have lit up their homes in celebration of Mardi Gras.

02/10/2021 Photography by Jeff Fitlow

Mask Up, Wash Up, Stay Apart

Here's What We Know about the New Covid-19 Variant Cases in Houston

The Houston Health Department has confirmed three new cases.

02/08/2021 By Dianna Wray

All a gamble

Mattress Mack Bet $3.46 Million on This Year’s Super Bowl Because of Course He Did

While Jim McIngvale is risking millions, here are some tips for you to stay safe from Covid-19 this Sunday.

02/04/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Night Rider’s Lament

The 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Is Officially Cancelled

Looks like the pandemic’s knocked another RodeoHouston out of the saddle.

02/03/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Mask up one and all

Face Masks Now Required on All Public Transportation

The CDC is ordering folks to wear face coverings on planes. trains, and in automobiles (and don't forget the ferries).

02/01/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Forging New Politics

Meet Steven Garza, the Breakout Boys State Star

Get to know the 19-year-old whose political skills have already made him famous.

01/28/2021 By Chris Gray

Season Pass

The Space City Weather Guys Talk the Ike Dike and Last Year's Hurricane Season

A chill Houston (hurricane-wise) 2020 is no reason to get complacent, Matt Lanza and Eric Berger say.

01/26/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp

a high-school biology lesson

Here’s How the Covid-19 Vaccines Actually Work

Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse explains the science behind the Pfizer and Moderna shots.

01/22/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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News & City Life

What Does 3 Days Without Power in Houston Look Like?

City of Houston Has Lifted the Boil Water Notice

So What Is ERCOT Anyway?

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Houston's Snow Day in Pictures

Winter Storm: What You Need To Know Now

Stay Off the Roads Starting Sunday Night Through Tuesday, Officials Say

Learn the History of African American Baseball Through This Tour at Minute Maid Park

JJ Watt is No Longer a Houston Texan

The CDC Wants You to Double-Up Your Masks

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