News & City Life

Vibe Shift

Volunteer Numbers Soar in Houston for Kamala Harris

The Harris County Democratic Party’s volunteer database went from 80-something to nearly 1,500 since the vice president replaced Biden on the ticket.

09/23/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked Fall Activities We Love or Hate

From pumpkin spice anything to corn mazes, we’re giving our spicy opinions.

09/23/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Council Concerns

What Your Neighbors Are Complaining about at Houston City Hall

These are the local political issues Houstonians actually care about.

09/18/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Freeway Fighters

TxDOT Wants to Expand I-10. This Group Is Not Having It.

The group No Higher, No Wider I-10 is advocating for a cap of the highway as an alternative to expansion or elevation.

09/16/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Houstorian

The Tall (but True) Story of Houston’s Skyscrapers

Over more than 100 years, the city’s high-rises have reached farther and farther up to make the iconic skyline we admire today.

09/12/2024 By James Glassman

Flock Yeah

Houston Zoo’s New Birds of the World Exhibit Takes Flight

Three different aviaries allow visitors a chance to better understand bird behavior and relationships in the interest of promoting conservation.

09/10/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Are the Speed Limits in Texas So Damn High?

Spoiler: it’s because Texans really do like driving that fast.

09/10/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Small Ag

Urban Farmers Want to Stay in Houston. All They Need Is Land.

Developers opt for ventures that turn a profit, leaving farmers to rely on public and private benefactors to donate land.

09/09/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Green Space

Buffalo Bayou’s Transformation Will Soon Connect to the East End

The Buffalo Bayou Partnership has been working to revitalize Houston’s natural resource since 1986, but there is so much more to come.

09/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Heart with Soul

The Health Museum’s Live Organ Dissections Cut to the Chase

Dissecting pig, sheep, and cow organs for an audience helps Houstonians better understand how their own bodies work.

09/05/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Fleeting Beauty

Houston Views We Love to Admire while Driving

These roadside vistas make navigating the city by car more bearable.

09/04/2024 By Emma Balter

Urban Beauty

Houston’s Mini Murals Turn Mundane Objects into Art

As much-needed city beautification projects flourish, the UP Art Studio initiative has grown to 400 traffic control cabinets in the past decade.

09/03/2024 By Meredith Nudo

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

Chiqui Sanchez Kennedy Is a Champion for Immigrant Rights

Her Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project shows that advocating for immigrants is important for the community at large.

08/28/2024 By Emilia Benton

Guardians of History

Meet the Houstonians Preserving the Past to Serve the Future

Multiple local groups are protecting historic landmarks despite the city’s penchant to tear down the old and build the new.

08/26/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Sacred Spaces

Stunning Sacred Spaces in Houston to Channel Your Spirituality

From temples to cathedrals, the city’s religious institutions add grace and charm to our urban landscape.

08/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Beneath the Canopy

There’s Always a Photo Shoot at Houston’s Broadacres

The beautiful oak-lined boulevard is a go-to for engagement, quinceañera, and graduation photos.

08/20/2024 By Meredith Nudo

The Scenic Route

We’re Begging You to Get Off the Highway

Driving on “avoid highways” mode is the only way to truly appreciate all of Houston’s beauty.

08/19/2024 By Emma Balter

The H in CO

Every Summer, a ‘Texas Takeover’ Swarms Colorado

Cooler weather draws droves of Houstonians (often decked in Astros gear, of course) to Aspen and surrounding towns.

08/16/2024 By Diane Cowen

Ever Wonder Why…

Where Did Houston’s Sports Teams Get Their Names?

It might not surprise you to find out that energy is a big theme.

08/14/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Grabbing the Mantle

The Top Contenders for Sheila Jackson Lee’s Congressional Seat

The race is on to replace the late congresswoman, who served Houston for three decades before dying of cancer in July.

08/13/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

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