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Neighborhood Watch

Which Houston-Area Locales Are Among the 50 Safest Cities in Texas?

Eight nearby areas made this year's list, compiled by SafeWise.

10/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Rally it up

Houstonians Rally Against the 'Tampon Tax'

U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia headlined the push to drop feminine hygiene taxes.

10/21/2019 By Cameron Wallace

'See You Later!'

Go On, Re-Watch Carlos Correa's Home Run Over and Over Again

The ALCS is now tied, and boy did we need that.

10/14/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Hoop Dreams

Clint Capela to Houston Foster Kids: 'I'm Like You'

The Rocket stars in a heartwarming new Nike campaign with DePelchin Children's Center.

10/10/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Texas, Our Texas

The Battleship Texas, By the Numbers

As a historic ship faces an uncertain fate, a look at its history.

09/25/2019 By Dianna Wray

Politics

Breaking Down Houston's 2019 Mayoral Race

This year’s field is even more crowded than usual. As such, it can be hard to keep everyone straight and make an informed decision. Here are a few key things to know about the most eye-catching candidates.

09/25/2019 By Dianna Wray

Drilling Down

How, Exactly, Should We Remember George Mitchell?

A new book explores the complicated figure who championed fracking, worked to save the endangered whooping crane, and founded The Woodlands.

09/25/2019 By Morgan Kinney

No Sweat

Are E-Bikes the Future of Transit in Houston?

They have all the benefits of bicycling, none of the back sweat!

09/25/2019 By Morgan Kinney

The Past Is Present

Uncovering Frost Town, Houston's First Working-Class Community

A sneak peek at a few of the most interesting artifacts from the neighborhood established at the same time the Allen brothers founded Houston, and what they reveal about a neglected part of Houston’s past.

09/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

The Ring

Meet Houston's Very Own Sumo Wrestler

Ichiro Kendrick Young is a normal 21-year-old from Humble who, just after graduating high school, decided What the heck, I’ll go to Japan and become a sumo wrestler. And now he is one.

09/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Perfect Party

October's Perfect Party: Hey-We-Made-Vows Edition

We don't know about you, but we always get excited when one of our own makes the New York Times Vows section.

09/25/2019 By Catherine Matusow

Puppet Master

Where Did Those Sexy, Larger-Than-Life Puppets Come From?

For 30 years Greg Ruhe’s been the man behind more than 150 giant, walking, talking puppets he’s created for his Houston-based party-entertainment company, Puppet Pizzazz.

09/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Bayougraphy

Tilman Fertitta Shares His Playbook

Houston's celebrity billionaire chronicles his ascent in Shut Up and Listen!, his first book, released last month.

09/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Haunted Texas

Where Are Houston's Ghosts?

This tour will show you the Bayou City's own haunted past.

09/25/2019 By Chris Gray

A Nightmare In Houston

A Very Houston Haunted House

Where a mutant half-man, half-crawfish creature will chase you from behind, out for revenge after years of watching his mudbug friends get boiled alive.

09/25/2019 By Schaefer Edwards

Private School Guide

Houston’s Best Private Schools in 2019

The 25 best private schools in Houston, ranked. Plus: The 2019 valedictorian of St. Thomas High School shares his tips for success as he heads off to college.

09/25/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

Private School Guide

Houston’s Best Private Schools in 2019

The 25 best private schools in Houston, ranked. Plus: The 2019 valedictorian of St. Thomas High School shares his tips for success as he heads off to college.

09/25/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

Private Schools Guide

The Best Houston-Area Private Schools in 2019

Niche.com ranked the best private schools in Houston —these are the top 25 this year.

09/25/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

Private School Guide

How to Succeed in Private School, According to This Valedictorian

Kellin McGowan graduated from St. Thomas High School in May with a 4.57 GPA, becoming the school’s first African American valedictorian in its 100-plus-year history.

09/25/2019 By Laura Furr Mericas

The Warming Planet

Hundreds Gathered at Houston City Hall on Friday to Protest Climate Change

Similar protests took place in countries around the world. Ours followed yet another "500-year flood."

09/23/2019 By Cameron Wallace

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News & City Life

Which Houston-Area Locales Are Among the 50 Safest Cities in Texas?

Houstonians Rally Against the 'Tampon Tax'

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Breaking Down Houston's 2019 Mayoral Race

How, Exactly, Should We Remember George Mitchell?

Are E-Bikes the Future of Transit in Houston?

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Meet Houston's Very Own Sumo Wrestler

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