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

Fitness Friday

Is This App the Fitness Community's Answer to Uber?

Kanthaka, which launched exclusively in Houston last month, offers in-demand personal training at your fingertips.

03/09/2018 By Kaylee Dusang

Politicking

Races to Watch in Tuesday's Primaries

Election Day is upon us.

03/05/2018 By Dianna Wray

Beach Break!

The Bright 'Side: A Day at Surfside Beach

A laidback fishing village where anything goes.

02/28/2018 By Catherine Matusow

Beach Break!

Livin' on the Edge: A Day at Galveston's Seawall

Making a day of it on Galveston’s front porch.

02/28/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Top Neighborhoods 2018

What Does Houston's Real Estate Landscape Look Like After Harvey?

Just like the city, it's recovering.

02/28/2018 By Dianna Wray

News

Where Are We Now With HIV in Houston?

The virus isn't a thing of the past. Here's where we are now.

02/28/2018 By Roxanna Asgarian

Ice House

Reasons to Cheer and Cry With Houston Freeway Construction

Yes, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for a few notable construction projects. Unfortunately, that light might be an oncoming train.

02/28/2018 By Jeff Balke

Trend Report

What’s the Deal with Magnetic Lashes?

A new development in the quest for fuller lashes, available at a drugstore near you.

02/27/2018 By Beth Levine

Open Road

Prepping for the Astros' Next World Series May Be Worth the Price of Palm Beach

Want to see what the country’s richest enclave and greatest baseball team have in common? This is the month.

02/26/2018 By Scott Vogel

Politicking

There's a Surge of LGBTQ Candidates Running in the 2018 Primaries

16 LGBTQ Houstonians will be on the ballot on March 6.

02/21/2018 By Josh Watkins and Dianna Wray

Sweet Jams

Houstonia's Ultimate Valentine's Day Playlist

81 songs to DJ your date night.

02/14/2018 By Abby Ledoux