Marco Torres is a writer and photographer based in Houston, Texas. He has covered Houston's vibrant music, art, and taco cultures since 2009. Torres grew up in Houston's North Side, and later attended Jones Senior High in Houston's South Park district at the height of the DJ Screw era, fueling his love for Houston Rap. He is the principal photographer for the Tacos of Texas book, published in 2016 by the University of Texas Press. His photos and bylines have been published in the Houston PressChron.com, Texas Monthly, Billboard Magazine, Rolling Stone, and more. 

Local Support

Here's 7 Organizations Offering Resources and Support Following Astroworld Festival

Houston groups are ready to help those affected by concert tragedy.

11/09/2021 By Shelby Stewart

In Memorial

NRG Park Hosts Memorial for Lives Lost at Astroworld Festival

The memorial is filled with flowers, signs, balloons, and candles.

11/07/2021 By Shelby Stewart Photography by Marco Torres

Astroworld

Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival Canceled with 8 Dead and Hundreds Injured

Houston authorities are currently investigating the "mass casualty event."

11/06/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Sicko Mode

Astroworld Crowd Photos Day 1

Thousands waited for the gates to open.

11/05/2021 By Shelby Stewart Photography by Marco Torres

World Series

The Astros to Watch During the World Series

A guide to the top players on Houston's team

10/28/2021 By Michael Schwab

No Sunshine

Astros Star Alex Bregman Shares His Rehab Journey in New Documentary

The film gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at Bregman’s injury and his road to recovery.

09/23/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Live & in color

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, August 6-8

Houston knows how to perform in more ways than one.

08/06/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Game On!

So Far, So Good at Minute Maid Park

Now that the ballpark can fill back up, here's what you should know about our Astros.

06/16/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu

No Bad Blood Here

George Springer Had a Houston Homecoming at Friday's Astros Game

The sunset was breathtaking at Minute Maid Park.

05/10/2021 Photography by Marco Torres By Marco Torres

Sigh

JJ Watt is No Longer a Houston Texan

The three-time Defensive Player of the Year was released Friday morning.

02/12/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

New Look

From Burgers to Bocca: Former Bernie's Burger Bus Driver Unveils New Concepts

Justin Turner is now in Lake Houston, and he's serving up pasta and pizza.

01/05/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Looking Back

Our 25 Favorite Photos of 2020

We took a walk down memory lane of this strange, strange year.

12/21/2020 Edited by Monica Fuentes Carroll

But Those Wigs

Selena: The Series is Worth a Watch, Even If it Isn't Perfect

One Houstonia writer shares his opinions on Netflix's new show about the Queen of Tejano Music.

12/16/2020 By Marco Torres

Chopped and Screwed Review

Isaac "Chill" Yowman's Visual DJ Screw Tribute, All Screwed Up, Stays on Beat

The word “tribute” perfectly describes this project, which features a combination of scripted drama and animated cut scenes, as well as both classic and new Houston music.

11/16/2020 By Marco Torres

Get to Know Cochi's

Breakout Chef Bringing Mexican Street Food to the Heights

Here's the next chapter for the talented Victoria Elizondo.

11/03/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Rock(ets) the vote

MTV Celebrates Vote Early Day at the Toyota Center

Voters got the MTV treatment and a chance to pose with Rockets Mascot Clutch the Bear last Saturday.

10/26/2020 Photography by Marco Torres

take me out

Comfort Food Takeout Guide: Garden Oaks/Oak Forest

In this neighborhood: BBQ, fried chicken, and vegetarian Indian buffet.

10/20/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

take me out

Comfort Food Takeout Guide: Asia Town/Bellaire

We have favorites here: Vietnamese beef seven ways, new wave BBQ, and Chinese dumplings.

10/19/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

take me out

Comfort Food Takeout Guide: Downtown

What else but pizza, pizza, pizza ... and gumbo!

10/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

take me out

Comfort Food Takeout Guide: Montrose

Get cheesy pasta, smoked Tex-Mex favorites, and a fried chicken dinner, and feel a lot better.

10/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm