Rebuilding

After Fire, SHAPE’s Heart Continues to Beat in Third Ward

The decades-old community center held much Black Houston history within its walls. Founder Deloyd Parker is determined to rebuild.

05/12/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Bayougraphy

Legendary Swimmer Johnnie Means Is an Athletics and Civil Rights Hero

He desegregated competitive swimming three years before the Civil Rights Act and coached Houstonians through athletics and life for over 60 years.

12/09/2024 By Meredith Nudo

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

How Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter Brings Her Culture to Houston

What started from homesickness has since grown into the best Thai restaurant in the city, earning Street to Kitchen James Beard and Michelin recognition.

11/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

The Houston Dash’s Michelle Alozie Can Do It All (And She Does)

The soccer player spends her time off the field researching pediatric cancer.

11/18/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

2024 Houstonian of the Year

How Eric Berger and Matt Lanza Became Houston’s Most Trusted Meteorologists

For a decade, Space City Weather’s “no hype” forecasts have kept us powering through hurricanes, winter storms, infrastructure collapses, and one surprise derecho.

11/18/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Danny Nguyen Is Taking Houston Fashion Global

The local designer’s creations are already putting the city on the map.

06/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Pressed in Houston

How Houston-Based Banyan Foods Made Texans Love Tofu

The homegrown company went from humble beginning to being the largest manufacturer of tofu in the state.

03/07/2024 By Melissa Hung Photography by Michael Starghill

Green Spaces

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Best Parks

The city’s newly renovated and refreshed urban parks will make you want to get out and get moving—yes, even on those 90-degree days.

01/30/2024 By Katharine Shilcutt and Stephanie Bartels

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

Rising

In the Face of Change, Third Ward Is Holding onto Its Rich History

The Houston neighborhood is experiencing a revival that, despite challenges, has not forgotten its roots.

11/13/2023 By Brooke Lewis

Fall 2023 Issue

The Arts Unveiled

Pulling the curtain back on Houston’s underground art world.

09/26/2023 Edited by Emma Balter and Daniel Renfrow Illustrations by Sarah Welch

Home Is Where the Art Is

Houstonians Are Opening Up Their Homes to Emerging Artists

Home-based galleries are creating community in the art world by giving lesser-known local artists the opportunity to showcase their work.

09/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Art Power Couple

The Love Story of These Two Houston Artists Is Full of Whimsy

JooYoung Choi and Trenton Doyle Hancock use their shared vision to create wildly imaginative (and separate) comic book–inspired creative universes.

09/11/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Miss Universe 2023, R’Bonney Gabriel, Is a True Houston Girl

And has she got some food recs.

04/17/2023 By Shelby Stewart

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

George Floyd’s Legacy Lives

Philonise Floyd and his wife, Keeta, have created a nonprofit to support their community and honor George’s memory.

02/27/2023 By Shelby Stewart

BLACK HERITAGE

How and Where to Celebrate Black History Month

Houstonia’s roadmap to honoring Black heritage, all month long.

02/01/2023 By Houstonia Staff

Hidden Gems

The Backbone of Bayou City’s Warehouse District

Shop founder and owner Courtney Blackmore of Black's Bodega, a neighborhood fixture and community hub, is on the brink of a significant shift.

07/14/2022 By Amarie Gipson Photography by Michael Starghill

History

Black Cowboys: The Unsung American Hero

Cowboy culture and traditions have deep roots in the history of Black Texans

03/23/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Culture

An In-Depth Look on Slab Culture in Houston

A magnified look on the southern subculture of auto-enthusiasm featuring extended wire wheels.

12/28/2021 By Carlos Brandon

a nickel to spare

Moving up or Pushing out? How One Massive Project Could Reshape a Community

Community leaders have long grappled with gentrification in Fifth Ward. A monumental new development, East River, stokes their worst fears.

05/26/2021 By Mike Snyder Photography by Michael Starghill