For the H

A Guide to Houston’s Pro Sports Teams and Why Fans Ride So Hard

From the Texans and Astros to the Rockets, Dynamo, and rising leagues like pro volleyball, Houston’s sports scene is deep, loyal, and built for championships.

02/09/2026 By Raheel Ramzanali

2025 Wrapped

Houstonia’s Most-Read Stories of 2025

Michelin drama, Asiatown debates, Rodeo stars, and viral tacos defined the Houstonia stories readers clicked on most this year.

12/31/2025 By Erica Cheng

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council in December 2025

Continued inaction on apartment inspection reform, potential misuse of funds, and Councilmember Plummer says farewell.

12/29/2025 By Emily Hynds

Season’s Readings

Houston Bookstores’ Best Holiday Book Recommendations

Independent bookstores recommend their favorite holiday reads, including romance, thrillers, cookbooks, and books by local authors.

12/18/2025 By Holly Beretto

What’s in a Name?

"Don’t Call It Asiatown": Why Houstonians Can’t Agree on Chinatown’s Name

On Bellaire Boulevard, a nickname is more complicated than we think.

11/20/2025 By Erica Cheng

Ever Wonder Why

How Pop-Ups Became Houston’s Hottest Dining Trend

Pop-ups aren’t just fleeting food fads. They’ve launched some of the city’s favorite restaurants—and the momentum isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

10/21/2025 By Erica Cheng

The Must List

Inside Houston’s Cactus Music Listening Parties—with Free Beer and Pizza

Whether you’re an impassioned fan of the featured performers or looking for new music to discover, these events are perfect for celebrating music and making friends.

07/31/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Family Bonds

Houstonians Keep Fighting for Trans Kids amid Anti-Trans Legislation

Parents, both biological and surrogate, are standing up for the rights and dignity of trans children.

06/23/2025 By Jef Rouner

H-Town Till We Drown

150+ Reasons to Love Houston

Why we’re still totally in love with (and committed to) the Bayou City.

04/11/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houstonians Help Each Other Out in the Worst of Times

Here are some of many ways neighbors have been there for one another during hurricanes and other disasters.

04/08/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Only in Houston

The Weirdest Houston News of 2024

A look back on the crazy headlines that kept us entertained (or outraged) all year.

01/16/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Extra! Extra!

Read All About It: Houstonia’s Top 15 Stories from 2024

Beto O’Rourke and the Houstonian of the Year awards topped our list of most popular articles this year.

12/30/2024 By Uvie Bikomo and Meredith Nudo

Walking On a Dream

If Only Houston Could Have No-Car Zones in These Areas...

Imagine not being constantly swarmed by cars.

12/23/2024 By Allyn West

There's No Crying...

10 Better Things to Rename Minute Maid Park (That Are Not Daikin)

Change is hard...but it doesn't have to be.

11/18/2024 By Houstonia Staff

Voter Guide

Everything Houstonians Need to Know About What’s on the Ballot

All eyes are on the presidential race, but there’s so much more at stake in November’s local elections.

10/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Texas Is the Only State with Its Own Grid

Sure, it’s freedom, but is it sustainable? We look at the independent system’s frequent record of failure.

10/09/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Laying the Dead

As Houston Evolves, So Do Its Burial and Gravedigging Trends

Traditional methods of burying loved ones are phasing out because of climate, new technology, and high costs.

10/02/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

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

Go Team!

You Heard That Right: Houston Has 9 Olympic Medals

Our athletes are way too cool.

08/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

In with the New

The Young Texan Politicians You Should Be Following

These up-and-comers are changing the face of the state’s politics.

08/05/2024 By Uvie Bikomo