HBCU Later

Texas Southern Tells Senator 'No Thanks' to Planned Commencement Speech

Senator John Cornyn is firmly Team Trump, and students at the historically black university aren't pleased.

05/12/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Travel

The Most Amazing Country You’ve Never Heard of

Baklava, ancient ruins and mud volcanoes await in Azerbaijan.

05/10/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Don't Forget the Flowers

9 Places to Spend Mother's Day Shopping and Crafting with Mom

From silhouettes to succulents, mom will love celebrating at these special events around Houston.

05/08/2017 By Julia Davila

Fitness Friday

The Perfect Excuse to Try Wakeboarding Is Here

The Liquid Force "Free For All" tour is coming to Houston May 13—no boat and no experience required.

05/05/2017 By Andrea Park

Beauty

How Young Is Too Young for Botox?

More and more celebrities are touting "preventative Botox," but what is it? And how do you know if it's for you?

05/04/2017 By Beth Levine

Mommy Issues

5 Bad Gift Ideas for Mother's Day (and What to Get Instead)

Put down the fuzzy slippers and slowly walk away.

05/04/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Best of Houstonia

Houstonia's 2017 Top Dentists List

Need a cleaning, whitening, or a crown? You’re in luck. With our annual list of the city’s top dentists in hand, you’ll be smiling a healthy, white smile in no time.

05/02/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Travel

The Loco-vore: Finding Mexico's Wildest Foods

Just think of that larvae as ant caviar.

04/28/2017 By Bill Wiatrak

Island Life

Warm Weather-Loving Penguins Are Headed to Moody Gardens

A renovated Aquarium Pyramid is unveiling a new Humboldt penguin exhibit this summer.

04/28/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Get Out

Paddle On: Here's Where to Kayak and Canoe in Houston

From Clear Lake to Lake Conroe—and even downtown Houston itself—our city has no shortage of paddle-worthy waterways.

04/26/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Sorry, Wallet

7 Good Reasons to Spend with the Shop With Heart Card

They raise money for charity, you have an excuse to buy a bunch of stuff. That's called a win-win.

04/25/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Fitness Friday

Salute the Sun with Free Outdoor Yoga This Spring

Parks, rooftops and bars are the perfect place to stretch out and unwind.

04/21/2017 By Beth Levine

Neighborhood Guide

Everything You Need to Know About the Galleria and Uptown

Your guide to the best the glitzy district has to offer.

04/18/2017 By Houstonia Staff

News

The Long, Complicated History of the Post Oak Boulevard Project

Amidst acronyms and acrimony, questions over the necessity and the constitutionality of an Uptown transit project loom large.

04/18/2017 By Nicki Koetting

5 to Try

How to Get Summer Skin That Can Stand the Heat

These melt-proof tinted moisturizers won't break the bank.

04/17/2017 By Beth Levine

Ice House

Houston Restaurant Menus Got You Experiencing Déjà Food?

You're not alone—though who can argue against the merits of fancy chicken-fried steak or red velvet pancakes?

04/17/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Ice House

How Will Houston Be Changed by the New Pot Policy? We Have a Few Thoughts

Queso ... in everything.

04/17/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Tax Day Is Tuesday!

Where to File Your Taxes for Free This Year

United Way of Greater Houston and BakerRipley are helping families and individuals who earn up to $58,000 save some cash.

04/14/2017 By Amber Tong

Concert

Billy Currington Loves Houstonians

We're not surprised the country music crooner is a big fan of the Bayou City.

04/13/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Soul Patrol

Today's Soul Food Recipe: Smothered Chicken

How to make one of the best things to come out of Louisiana.

04/13/2017 By Victoria Haneveer