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The Texas Oyster Industry Is Now a Shell of Its Former Self

Texas oyster reefs are under threat, and so are local fishermen’s livelihoods and way of life.

04/24/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Bayougraphy

Meet the NRA's Most Visible Black Supporter, Colion Noir

“There are people who hate me in the gun community. There are black people who hate me because of my relationship to the NRA. I get it from all sides.”

04/24/2018 By Jasmina Kelemen

Farewell, First Lady

Remembering Barbara Bush

Thoughts from the public viewing and motorcade.

04/23/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp and Morgan Kinney

RIP

A Missing Host Casts a Somber Tone Over Annual Barbara Bush Literacy Event

An annual celebration turned into a moving tribute to one of the cause's most adamant supporters.

04/20/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Pay Respect

How to Celebrate the Life of Barbara Bush in Houston

Where and how to honor Barbara Bush this weekend.

04/19/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

The Beard Abides

6 Things We Learned About James Harden From His GQ Cover

The Rockets star graces the magazine's May cover, in which he reveals his undying love for candy (and his mom) and his ability to pull off the most outlandish sartorial choices.

04/12/2018 By Abby Ledoux

WAGS

Kara McCullers Talks Dog Rescue, Houston Hot Spots, and Her World Series-Winning Husband

The wife of the Astros pitcher tells Houstonia about her whirlwind year.

04/12/2018 By Abby Ledoux

⚾️Is 🔙

In Photos: Astros 2018 Home Opener

It was a beautiful night for baseball as our World Series champs took on the Baltimore Orioles.

04/03/2018 By Marco Torres

painted history

You Can Now Grab A Painting of the 2017 Houston Astros

An MLB-sanctioned artist renders our World Series champions as fine art (with the results available for a fine-art price).

03/29/2018 By Josh Davis

Opening Day

'Stro Style: Reflecting on 53 Years of Uniforms

From out-of-this-world to throw-them-in-a-black hole, the Astros have donned some legendary jerseys throughout the team's history.

03/29/2018 By Noah Nofz

The Season Ahead

This Is the Astros Gear You Need This Season

Orange (and blue) is the new black.

03/28/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Ice House

How Does Space Affect the Human Body? Baylor College of Medicine Is Trying to Find Out

The world's first (and only) Center for Space Medicine is dedicated to the cause.

03/28/2018 By Nicki Koetting

Ice House

Perfect Party April 2018: Golden-Rule Edition

If David Lee Roth is playing at the HGO gala, then he's a Perfect Party guest of honor.

03/28/2018 By Catherine Matusow

Ice House

How Are the Waugh Bats Doing?

Our Waugh bat colony is still alive up there. So, why haven’t they been coming out?

03/28/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Ice House

In San Jacinto, the Battle Rages On and On

Each spring since the 1980s, these enthusiasts recreate the 18-minute battle that secured Texas independence.

03/28/2018 Photography by Morgan Kinney

Rush to Judgment

What Y'all Thought of Harvey, the Movie

Is Harvey ready for the Hollywood treatment? We asked our readers for their opinions.

03/28/2018 By Morgan Kinney

The Season Ahead

The Ultimate Astros Fan Guide

Everything Houston's rabid fans need to know, from can’t-miss games and theme nights to new ballpark food and game gear.

03/28/2018 By Houstonia Staff

Bayougraphy

Susan Chadwick Is Trying to Save Buffalo Bayou

The activist fought to protect the last natural stretch of Buffalo Bayou, and won. Sort of.

03/28/2018 By Dianna Wray

Woof

The Right and the Left Are Both up in Arms over the Puppy That Died on a United Flight

Finally, something we can agree on?

03/16/2018 By Abby Ledoux

An American Story

This Houston DREAMer Turned His Experience as an Immigrant into a Book to Help Struggling Students

High school teacher Carlos Salazar wrote "Yo Soy Americano" to teach Spanish students not only the language, but about immigration, too.

03/07/2018 By Rony Ortiz Andrade