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Ever Wonder Why…

How Did the Houston-Dallas Beef Even Come to Be?

All the fundamental differences that make us love to hate each other.

01/08/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Imani

Top Kwanzaa Events in the Houston Area This Year

The Pan-African holiday begins the day after Christmas.

12/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

Our Not-at-All Controversial Ranking of Famous Houstonians

Yes, Beyoncé and Megan are on here. But there are also plenty of folks to hate on.

12/02/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Clean Water

The City of Houston Is Asking for Your Help Replacing Lead Pipes

The material of nearly 448,000 pipes across the city remains unknown after an EPA deadline to take initial inventory.

10/31/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Cooling Down

Houstonians Will Finally Have an Uneventful Winter Season

Fingers crossed! There are no freezes in sight thanks to La Niña.

10/28/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Charged Up

Houston EV Owners Have Storm-Caused Blackouts Figured Out

The electricity-powered cars even create an extra source of power during outages.

10/23/2024 By Jef Rouner

The Must List

$2sday Lectures at HMNS Get Visitors Psyched for Science

The monthly talks provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the museum’s exhibitions and holdings for only a couple bucks.

10/15/2024 By Meredith Nudo

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

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

Bloodsuckers

Houston’s Mosquito Problem Is Getting Untenable

We demand to know what the city is doing about it.

07/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

What on Earth Do Hurricane Categories Mean?

Since Hurricane Beryl was only a Category 1, we look at what these scales actually signal.

07/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

How Did ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ Become a Thing?

For more than 20 years, the safety warning has educated many about the dangers of driving through floodwaters.

07/01/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Womp Womp

The Biggest Loser of the Texas Primaries Isn’t Nikki Haley

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s election performance last night is a masterclass in how to lose reelection.

03/06/2024 By Emma Balter

Grassroots Activism

How One of the Only Community Fridges in Houston Has Thrived

Vanessa Lipscomb at the Wow Project has gained valuable knowledge on how to successfully run an operation combatting food insecurity in the city.

01/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Garden Rescue

An Expert Shares Tips to Save Your Plants from the Hard Freeze

As an Arctic front descends, ensure that your garden emerges unscathed with tips from a pro at the Houston Botanic Garden.

01/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked Typical Houston Things We Love or Hate

From the 610 Loop to José Altuve’s batting arm.

11/21/2023 By Emma Balter

For the Laughs

This Local Improv Group Proves Houston Is a Comedy Powerhouse

Can’t Tell Us Nothing was founded over a meal at Velvet Taco in 2015 and hasn’t stopped making us laugh since.

10/19/2023 By Meredith Nudo

COVID Update

Here’s Where You Can Get the Updated COVID Vaccine

The newly approved shots are an important preventative measure in the middle of flu season.

10/04/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Sweating It Out

Sorry, This Houston Heat Is Not Ending Anytime Soon

We asked a meteorologist when we can expect the end to this hot madness.

08/23/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

When the Bell Rings

These Houston After-School Programs Have Something for Every Kid

Are you raising a future scientist or future singer? These local opportunities are curated to your kiddo’s vibe.

08/15/2023 By Houstonia Staff

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