News & City Life

Fresh Food

In Time of Coronavirus, the Farmers Market Stands Strong

Yes, you can visit Urban Harvest this weekend.

03/13/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Feed the Kids

Kids' Meals Is Asking for Help Feeding Houston's Most In-Need Children

The organization expects an influx of families who will need free meals because of the COVID-19 crisis.

03/12/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Meals on Wheels

Interfaith Ministries Needs Donations to Feed Seniors During COVID-19 Crisis

The organization plans to deliver week-long emergency food kits to homebound seniors, but needs help financing the project.

03/11/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Public Health

Houston-area COVID-19 Cancellations, Closures, and Postponements

We've pulled together a list.

03/11/2020 By Houstonia Staff

Public Health

RodeoHouston Cancelled Over Coronavirus, While Houston, Harris County to Declare Emergency

Officials are ending the event early and cancelling others due to COVID-19 concerns.

03/11/2020 By Dianna Wray

Coronavirus

Food Bank Needs Help Packing Quarantine Kits

The organization seeks volunteers as it prepares for a potential stay-in-place order.

03/10/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

The Rundown

Here's What You Need to Know about the Coronavirus in Houston

An ongoing round-up of what we know about Covid-19.

03/09/2020 By Dianna Wray and Catherine Wendlandt

Coronavirus

Coughing at This Houston Restaurant? You're Out.

Jenni's Noodle House is demonstrating something of a zero-tolerance policy.

03/06/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Something Good

Astros Dedicate New Bob Watson Education Building

A happy morning for the team.

03/05/2020 By Jeff Balke

Features

Houston: The American Dream

The stories of 40 immigrants from around the world who made their way to Houston, thrived, and became the city's very heart and soul.

03/02/2020 By Dianna Wray

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Central America

Seven immigrants from Central America share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Catherine Matusow, Gwendolyn Knapp, Schaefer Edwards, and Erica Hernandez

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: South America

Four South American immigrants share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp and Erica Hernandez

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Caribbean

Three immigrants from the Caribbean share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux and Jeff Balke

Cit of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Asia

Nine immigrants from all across Asia share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux, Schaefer Edwards, Jeff Balke, and Catherine Matusow

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Africa

Four African immigrants share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Jeff Balke, Abby Ledoux, Schaefer Edwards, and Erica Hernandez

Features

Houston: The American Dream

The stories of 40 immigrants from around the world who made their way to Houston, thrived, and became the city's very heart and soul.

03/02/2020 Edited by Dianna Wray

Driving Change

A Tour of Northwest Mall (Before It Becomes a High-Speed Rail Station)

The site for the shuttered shopping center will transform into a terminal for 240 miles of track.

03/02/2020 By Dianna Wray

Miracle on 34th Street

6 Big Projects Are Sprouting Up in Garden Oaks–Oak Forest

The two-mile stretch in the GOOF will never look the same.

03/02/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

In Bloom Again

This Flower-Filled Mural Honors Houston Artist and Writer Naomi Polk

The Sixth Ward tribute celebrates the life of a remarkable local artist.

03/02/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Perfect Party

March's Perfect Party: The Rah-Rah-Dash Edition

This month we're inviting a Houston Dash player, a super smart septuagenarian, and a bloodthirsty squirrel.

03/02/2020 By Catherine Matusow