News & City Life

Perfect Party

June's Perfect Party: The Houston Heroes Edition

This month we're celebrating the frontline workers of the COVID-19 pandemic.

06/09/2020 By Dianna Wray

No more handshakes

The Future of Work in a Post-Pandemic World

We talked to three local experts about what the workplace is going to look like after the coronavirus crisis.

06/09/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

SUFFRAGETTE CITY

Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment with These Summer Reads

All year long, the Houston Public Library is sharing one book a month in its Suffrage Centennial Book Club.

06/09/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Head above water

How One UH Swimmer Is Keeping Her Olympic Dreams Afloat During a Pandemic

Mykenzie Leehy trained for years to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Trials, but now that they're postponed, what's next?

06/09/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

A Houston Story

That Time A Would-Be Cattle Baron Lost Everything

A century ago, our editor's great grandfather went to bed a rich man, and woke up having to start over again.

06/09/2020 By Dianna Wray

Food News

Joe Biden Meets With George Floyd's Family at Lucille's

The Democratic presidential candidate was in town for Floyd's public viewing.

06/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Class of COVID-19

A High School Graduation You'll Never Forget

Instead of the traditional ceremony, area high school students attended a special, socially distanced graduation celebration last Friday.

06/08/2020 Photography by Anthony Rathbun By Catherine Wendlandt

We're In a Glass Case of Feelings!

The Emotional Stages of COVID-19 Mania

Heard of the five stages of grief? Here's our take on them, pandemic-style.

06/08/2020 By Craig Hlavaty

COVID Ink'd

The Coronavirus Has Left its Mark on Houston’s Tattoo Industry

One Houstonia writer details his experience of getting inked during the pandemic.

06/05/2020 By Craig Hlavaty

Buzz Buzz

5 Things You Must Do in Houston this Weekend, June 5-7

Performance art, a dance collaboration, and an album release.

06/05/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Open-Shut Case

3 Tips for the Easiest Food Delivery Ever

Things to keep in mind when the grub comes to you.

06/04/2020 By Jonathan Forney

The furriest coworker

Your Dog Will Miss You When You Go Back to Work

We talked to local dog behavior specialists about how to identify, prevent, and treat your pet’s separation-related distress.

06/04/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

More Dining Room

Gov. Abbott Announces Next Phase: Restaurants to Open Even More

While dining rooms can expand to 75 percent soon, some establishments close temporarily.

06/03/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

"This is Houston, Texas."

Nearly 60,000 People Marched Yesterday to Honor George Floyd

Thousands amassed on City Hall to protest police brutality.

06/03/2020 By Samantha Dorisca

Live Updates

Scenes from Tuesday's March For George Floyd

Hundreds are gathering at Discovery Green to march to Houston City Hall with his family.

06/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Gwendolyn Knapp, Catherine Wendlandt, and Dianna Wray

Have a Great Summer

Houston Celebrities Are Teaming Up to Congratulate the High School Class of 2020

Bet your graduation speakers never looked this good.

06/02/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Big Frame, Bigger Impact

Remembering Big Floyd

Recalling George Floyd's love of the Third Ward and contributions to Houston’s hip-hop scene

06/02/2020 By Emma Schkloven

The Show Must Go On(line)

Mildred's Umbrella's FemFest Houston Goes Virtual

When the pandemic made holding its planned staged readings impossible in-person, Mildred's Umbrella produced its entire festival through Zoom.

06/02/2020 By Chameli Belk-Gupta

First Amendment

Know Your Basic Rights at a Protest

As crowds around Houston rally in protest of George Floyd's death, it is important to understand what you can and cannot do.

06/01/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

George Floyd Protests

How You Can Help Houston Fight for Equality and Justice

Four ways to make a difference.

06/01/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

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