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Game time

Where to Eat and Drink at Houston’s NRG Stadium This Football Season

Cheer on the Texans while fueling up on smoked meats from Truth BBQ, beefy creations from Trill Burgers, and gyros from Craft Pita’s newly opened stall.

08/13/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Rabbit Hole

The Unexpected Ways in Which Houstonians Have Helped Shape Wikipedia

ImagiNoir/BLMHTX, the Menil Collection, and Rice University have all hosted edit-a-thons to help fight misinformation, as well as make local emergency services more accessible.

08/12/2025 By Meredith Nudo

H-Town Reppin’

While Houston Pop Star Keshi Skyrockets to Fame, Local Fans Are Holding Him Down

From Sugar Land to Madison Square Garden, Keshi hasn't forgotten where he came from.

08/11/2025 By Erica Cheng

Flood Impact

One Month After Central Texas Floods, Grief and Questions Remain

In light of ongoing investigations, Houston has embraced Kerr County with donation drives and volunteer efforts.

08/04/2025 By Erica Cheng and Sofia Gonzalez

We're Outside

Dress Code Ordinances and Crime Crackdowns: Is Houston's Nightlife Scene the New Policy Battleground?

Inside the clash between policies, crime crackdowns, and a nightlife industry possibly caught in the middle.

07/31/2025 By Erica Cheng

Storm Essentials

The Most Important Tool You Need During Texas Hurricane Season, According to a Houston Meteorologist

After the deadly Central Texas floods, early warnings are more critical than ever. Here’s why meteorologist Matt Lanza swears by this one lifesaving tool: a weather radio.

07/28/2025 By Erica Cheng

Sealed with Honor

Only Six Houstonians Have Been Featured on a US Stamp. Here’s Who Should Be Next.

From Barbara Jordan to Oveta Culp Hobby, these local legends have earned a spot in American postage history, but there are plenty more who deserve the honor.

07/25/2025 By James Glassman

Game Time

Houston’s Mahjong Boom: Meet the Women Teaching the Game, One Tile at a Time

Mocha Mahj is revamping the centuries-old Chinese game in Houston.

07/23/2025 By Erica Cheng

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month, July 2025

A legislative flex, nighttime public comment changes, and dress code drama have Houstonians talking.

07/21/2025 By Emily Hynds

Bonkers

Only in Houston: Celebrity Encounters, Flies, and a Political Coin Flip

All the weirdest, whack-a-doodle news buzzing around town.

07/17/2025 By Erica Cheng

Barbecue Royalty

Houston Pitmaster Greg Gatlin Is Serving Up More than Just Barbecue

Considered barbecue royalty, this Houston-born pitmaster is celebrating his wins on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

07/14/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

Hip-Hop Lore

713 Day Is Houston’s Annual Citywide Holiday. Thank Rapper Lil' Keke.

Houston’s unofficial July 13 holiday is more than just area code pride—it’s a tribute to the city’s hip-hop legacy and one of its most influential voices.

07/11/2025 By Erica Cheng

713 Day

The Best 713 Day Events in Houston, According to Houstonia Editors

Grab a beer from Axelrad, enjoy a day at the zoo, or turn up at the Houston Food Bank to celebrate this very Houston holiday.

07/09/2025 By Erica Cheng, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Landmark Lost

‘A Loss That Speaks Volumes’: The Life and Death of Houston’s Graffiti Park

Demolished for a freeway expansion, Graffiti Park was the beating heart of the city's street art community. The artists who built it now ask, What’s next?

07/09/2025 By Erica Cheng

FLOOD RELIEF

How Houston Is Helping Victims of the Central Texas Floods

After devastating floods swept through Kerr County in early July, Houstonians are stepping up to support their neighbors.

07/08/2025 By Houstonia Staff

The Must List

The High-Energy, Low-Speed Charm of Little Woodrow’s Turtle Races

Seventeen years in, Little Woodrow’s turtle races are still drawing crowds—and inspiring T-shirts.

07/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Red, White, and Boom

How to Celebrate the 4th of July in Houston

From food trucks to fireworks, there are so many celebrations to choose from this Independence Day.

07/01/2025 By Erica Cheng

Sugoi

A MECA and JASH Collaboration Proves That Fusion Isn’t Just for Food

Working in tandem, the two organizations have created some interesting and unique crossovers between both Latin American and Japanese art, including printmaking and kendama.

07/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Urban Revival

Downtown Houston Is in Its Postpandemic Glow-Up Era

The area is bustling with new art initiatives, restaurants, bars, apartments, and more.

06/30/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Houstorian

Beyond River Oaks: How Houstonians Watched Movies Before Megaplexes

An historic movie theater can be just as much a work of art as the films shown inside, and the ones still standing are a reminder of our city’s architectural heritage.

06/27/2025 By James Glassman

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