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 Press, Chron.com, Texas Monthly, Billboard Magazine, Rolling Stone, and more.

Houston Strong

Scenes From the Astros World Series Victory Parade

About one million Houstonians attended the parade, an Astros and Houston pride-filled extravaganza.

11/04/2017 Photography by Marco Torres

Ice House

This Houston Woman Has the Longest Fingernails in the World

We asked world record holder Yani Williams what it's like to live with 19 (combined) feet of fingernails.

10/30/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

World Series Game 4

The Dodgers Even the Series, but the Fight for Momentum Goes On

A game that could have easily gone Houston's way, goes the other way all too easily.

10/29/2017 By Scott Vogel

World Series Game 4

For the Astros, the Greatest of Moments, and a Moment of Truth

Houston takes a step forward in its quest for glory, but a step back too.

10/28/2017 By Scott Vogel

World Series Game 3

A Case for Booing the Dodgers

Especially tonight.

10/27/2017 By Scott Vogel

Baseball Fever

The Astros Are in L.A., and So Are We

Everybody else is going to World Series Media Day. Why not us?

10/23/2017 By Scott Vogel

ALCS Game 4

Final: Yankees 6, Astros 4

A weak offense and ineffective relief pitching allowed the Yankees to win game 4 of the American League Championship Series, tying the series.

10/17/2017 By Scott Vogel

ALCS Game 3

Final: Yankees 8, Astros 1

Up in the series 2-0, the Astros were pummeled early in their first game at Yankee Stadium.

10/16/2017 By Scott Vogel

Ya Gotta Believe

Houston: Still Struggling to Accept That Astros May Not Lose

No city ever wins the World Series … until it does.

10/16/2017 By Scott Vogel

A Good Start

ALCS Game 1: Astros 2, Yankees 1

Stellar pitching performances by Keuchel and Giles, clutch hits by Gurriel and Correa, and an electrifying throw by Gonzalez lift the 'Stros to their first ALCS victory.

10/13/2017 By Scott Vogel