Architecture

Houston Architecture, from A to Z

From bungalows to strip malls, we've got it all—well, everything except zoning.

10/22/2018 By Abby Ledoux and Laura Furr Mericas

Fire Fight

What You Need to Know About Proposition B

A primer on what Houston firefighter pay parity with police officers actually means.

10/22/2018 By Dianna Wray

Getting all Electoral

Register to Vote While You Still Can

The midterms are looming, but the cutoff for Harris County voter registration is even closer.

10/03/2018 By Sandy Tang

Politics

The Official Ted Cruz vs. Beto O'Rourke Drinking Game

Win or lose, margs make everything better. (So does voting.)

09/21/2018 By Dianna Wray

Newcomer's Guide

Houston's Standout Public School Districts

Here’s what you need to know about Houston’s 16 top-performing school districts and 4 top-performing charter school systems, as they stand today.

08/30/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

Newcomer's Guide

Which Houston Grocery Store Is the One For You?

Consult our handy chart to find out.

08/30/2018 By Jeff Balke

Ice House

5 Boot Camps That'll Kick Your Butt Into Shape

Want to work on your fitness? Double down at these camps.

08/17/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Kids Health Annual

Editor's Note: From Our Houstonia Family to Yours...

We’re proud to present the 2018 Kids’ Health Annual.

08/03/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

Kids Health Annual

Health Conscious or Health Hazardous? A Dietitian Takes on Trendy Eating Plans For Kids

Just how green should your young ones go?

08/03/2018 By Adam Castañeda

Open Road

Facing Fears and Crossing Bridges in Sydney, Australia

Australia turns out to not be a bully after all.

07/20/2018 By Scott Vogel

Pets in the City

5 Apps That Make Pet Ownership Safer and Simpler

It takes a village—and technology—to raise a pet nowadays.

06/22/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

Coming of Age, Houston-Style

What Goes Into a Modern Quinceañera?

From extravagant dresses to gourmet snacks, 15 has never been so sweet.

05/29/2018 By Abby Ledoux

The Drawl

5 Camping Don'ts: Or, Do Know Where the Nearest Hotel Is

What not to do the next time someone convinces you to go camping.

05/29/2018 By Dianna Wray

Fitness Friday

When It Comes to Group Fitness, There's Strength In Numbers

Life Time group fitness instructor Illiana Romero talks benefits of working out together.

05/25/2018 By Mia Davis

Ice House

How to Wage War on Mosquitoes

Get rid of those disease-carrying pests this summer.

04/24/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Weather Gonna Weather

The Great Texas BBQ Festival Postponed Until May 19

The threat of thunderstorms has pushed the festival back.

04/19/2018 By Cory Garcia

Ice House

How a Houstonian and Her Kid Beat Almost Everyone to Hamilton

Carmen Abrego and her son weren't about to miss their shot.

03/28/2018 By Dianna Wray

The Season Ahead

The Ultimate Astros Fan Guide

Everything Houston's rabid fans need to know, from can’t-miss games and theme nights to new ballpark food and game gear.

03/28/2018 By Houstonia Staff

Editor's Note

A Word of Warning About This Month's Issue

Tacos + beer + Astros + Houstonians = trouble.

03/28/2018 By Catherine Matusow

Life in Plastic, It's Fantastic

Happy Birthday, Barbie: An Ode to America’s Hottest 59-Year-Old

We look back on some of the doll’s biggest milestones.

03/09/2018 By Abby Ledoux