News & City Life

Snapshots From Galaxies Far, Far Away

Scoping Out The Sky: 30 Years of the Hubble Telescope

The world’s most famous telescope celebrates three decades and thousands of images this weekend.

04/24/2020 By Emma Schkloven

5 Things: The Hous-tory Edition

5 Houston-related History Books to Bolster Your Bayou City Pride

Oil, murder, and the Astros. What more could you possibly need?

04/24/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Our houses are gross, y’all

Where Are Germs Hiding in Your Home and How to Clean Them

We talked to a professional cleaning service about where you should be scrubbing.

04/24/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Reservations Necessary

Why One Restaurateur Is Opening His Dining Room Friday

Federal American Grill in Hedwig Village is going against county orders.

04/23/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Put On Your Party Hat

Party on the Plaza Heading Online for Special Benefit Show

Previously announced spring season headliners will join several Houston celebrities for a virtual night of music benefiting Houston Food Bank.

04/23/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Keeping Watch

For Open Childcare Centers, Precaution Is Everything

How one preschool is handling its designation of being an essential business.

04/23/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

It's called fashion, darling

Houston's Face Mask Fashion

We might be living in a masquerade of sorts, but at least we can look good while staying healthy.

04/23/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Operating on the shoulders of history

A Local E.R. Doctor and Former Astronaut Talks Coronavirus in Houston

Dr. William Fisher, a former astronaut and father of Fox News Correspondent Kristin Fisher, explains what it's like in the hospitals, what we learned from the 1918 Spanish flu, and why he's more afraid to go into work now than he was to go into space.

04/23/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

The show goes on

The Latest News from the Houston Arts World

We have updates from TUTS, MFAH, and more.

04/22/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Surprise!

Houston Quietly Launches a Climate Action Plan

We're going carbon neutral by 2050, y'all.

04/22/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

What’s Happening, What’s Not

What's Still on the Books for Houston's Arts & Culture

A list of cancelled, postponed, and rescheduled cultural happenings.

04/22/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Fulfill That Craving

7 Sweet Stops for Takeout, Curbside Pick-Up

Some of our favorite places to grab a treat for after dinner, after lunch, after ...

04/22/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Cover your mouth

Governor Says Harris County Cannot Enforce Order for Residents to Wear Face Masks

Gov. Greg Abbott basically cancelled out Hidalgo's order Monday.

04/22/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Stealing Happy Hours

Now That You're Drinking, Get a Virtual Wine Education

Wineries and sommeliers alike have pivoted to video conferencing classes.

04/22/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Feast Your Eyes

We Tried the Houston Restaurant Heat-and-Eat Meals from H-E-B

Which dishes do well after taking them home from the grocery store? We tested them.

04/21/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Take some time

6 Tips for Physical and Mental Wellness While Working from Home

With all the home distractions, personal wellness might just be the last thing on your mind.

04/21/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

Pepper In Some Lunch

Mayor Turner's Visit to Chili's Brings Local Backlash

Small business operators in Houston question a weekend tweet.

04/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Pandemic fallout

Oil Price Falls Below Zero for the First Time. Ever.

We talk with a local expert to get some insight on what this could mean for Houston, the energy capital of the world.

04/20/2020 By Dianna Wray

Do The Twist

More Reason to Stay Inside: Tornado Watch, Storms

The National Weather Service is telling us it's probably best to stay indoors. Like we didn't know already.

04/19/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Vroom Vroom

Mobile Masterpieces from Art Car Parades That Still Blow Our Minds

Take a drive down memory lane as we look back at some epic pieces of automotive art.

04/18/2020 By Emma Schkloven