Year in Review

Our Most Popular and Impactful Stories of 2023

It was an eventful year in Houston, as always. Here are the stories readers came back to again and again.

12/28/2023 By Emma Balter

A Year in Food

The Top Houston Food Stories of 2023

Our most popular food stories this year included everything from the opening of Trill Burgers to the arrival of quality pizza.

12/26/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Easy As…

Houston's Flying Saucer Pie Company Prepares for the Thanksgiving Rush

Selling 17,000 pies every turkey season takes a lot of prep work.

11/20/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Concrete Desert

The Houston Rodeo Parking Lot Is a Window into the City’s Land Use

Used only a few weeks out of the year, the 610 lot explains a ton about how land is used in the city.

11/16/2023 By Allyn West

Holiday Magic

For Houston’s Costumers, the Holiday Season Starts Well Before December

Months before thousands of Houstonians come out to watch productions like The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol, local costumers are already hard at work.

11/09/2023 By Holly Beretto

Mojo

Meet Absolem Yetzirah, the Voodoo King of Houston

Before opening Absolem’s House of Voodoo, this local “conjure doctor” was an herbalist searching for a new direction.

10/27/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Huzzah!

The Best, Wackiest Scenes from the Texas Renaissance Festival

We uncover pirate-themed week's hidden treasures and give you tips for the remaining weekends.

10/26/2023 By Geneva Diaz Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Supernatural

Houston’s Best Witchy Shops Are Full of Magic

Embrace your inner witch by diving into the spellbinding world of these local metaphysical stores.

10/04/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Public Art

Houston’s Latest Murals Tell the Story of the City

In the past five years, new public artworks have beautified neighborhoods and inspired us to stop and look.

09/13/2023 Photography by Anthony Rathbun By Emma Balter

El Legado de los Muertos

Casa Ramirez’s Ode to Latino Culture Is as Vibrant as Ever

More than three years after Macario Ramirez’s passing, the Mexican folk art store in the Heights is a testament to the enduring power of art, love, community, and his wife, Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez.

09/05/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Shop Local

Our Favorite Locally Owned Toy Stores in Houston

Shop for the newest toy trend or something more nostalgic.

08/03/2023 By Anna Rajagopal

Salvadoran Eats

Meet Pupusa Mami, Houston’s Patron Saint of Pupusas

Although she made her name through pop-ups, the owner of Allwayz Hungry always had brick-and-mortar dreams.

07/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Bayougraphy

Richard Bado Will Convince You Opera Is for Everyone

The chorus director reflects on his 35 years at Houston Grand Opera.

07/05/2023 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

Love Is Love

Pride Houston Will Look Different This Year. The Heat Is to Blame.

Due to record-breaking temperatures that caused trouble in 2022, the festivities are being scaled back this Saturday—but big changes are coming in 2024.

06/20/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Smashburgers

The Trill Burgers Opening in Montrose Was Quite the Scene

Smashburger fans drop everything to join the long line on the Houston brick-and-mortar’s first day of service.

06/08/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Essay

Reflecting on Four Decades of Houston's Asiatown

Since taking root 40 years ago, the vibrant neighborhood remains a refuge for food and family.

05/31/2023 By Melissa Hung Illustrations by Julia Kuo

Toy Story

Houston Toy Museum Embraces Childhood Nostalgia

The new museum in the Heights showcases the substantial toy collection of owners Matt and Sara Broussard.

05/08/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Art with Meaning

Local LGBTQ+ Artist Making Waves

Jumper Maybach is dedicated to curbing intolerance and hate—one piece of art at a time.

04/06/2023 By Anna Rajagopal

That's All Folks!

The Best Moments From the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The annual celebration was filled with star-studded performances, unique fashion choices, and delicious eclectic cuisine.

03/19/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Golden Buckle

Winning Dishes at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The Gold Buckle Foodie Awards highlighted talented chefs and tasty food at this year's competition.

03/06/2023 By Shelby Stewart