Uvie Bikomo is Houstonia’s News & City Life editor. She joined the magazine in July 2023. She was previously on the editorial team at Rolling Stone and covered entertainment for Channels Television in West Africa. Uvie has contributed to publications like The Fuller Project, The Hub, New York City News Service, and more.

Uvie is a native Houstonian who returned home after getting her masters in journalism at CUNY. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new communities, and eating good food—her favorite is Thai.

Ever Wonder Why…

What Do All the Animals at the Houston Rodeo Actually Do?

It’s more than just cattle, and everyone has a job—even the bunnies.

03/12/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Wing Watch

In Houston, Bird Flu Is More than an Avian Farmer Problem

The Houston Zoo and other keepers have been taking precautions to protect animals against the fast-spreading virus.

03/10/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Bayougraphy

Lauren Ashley Simmons Is Not Your Typical Politician

The Texas state representative describes herself as a “very regular” woman who just wants better for her kids and her constituents.

03/06/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked the Houston Brands We Love and Hate

From the Astros to CenterPoint.

03/05/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

The Must List

Coffee and Cars Is the Biggest Showcase of Houston’s Car Culture

Mark your calendars every first Saturday of the month for some truly awesome wheels.

02/27/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Testing Overload

Two Years into Mikes Miles’s HISD Tenure, Parents Are Still Mad

Earlier this month, hundreds of parents pulled their kids out of school for a “sick-out” protest against the superintendent’s New Education System.

02/17/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Is No Houston Building Taller than 75 Stories?

The story behind the JPMorgan Chase Tower’s brush with the FAA.

02/12/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Space Walkers

There Are Worse Places to Be Stuck than in Space, It Turns Out

The two stranded astronauts are keeping busy in orbit, and NASA has a plan to bring them home very soon.

02/10/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Bayougraphy

Meet the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s New Barrelman

John Harrison has big shoes to fill and he’s ready.

02/06/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Apartment Hunt

Is It Actually More Expensive to Rent in the Loop?

It really depends on what you’re looking for.

02/03/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Staying Healthy

How Bad Has Norovirus Actually Been in Houston?

The winter illness gives your stomach all sorts of problems, from diarrhea to vomiting.

01/22/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Year of the Snake

The Top Lunar New Year Celebrations in Houston This Year

We’re marking the holiday with firecrackers, lion dances, red envelopes, and so much more.

01/21/2025 By Rosemary Akpan, Uvie Bikomo, and Meredith Nudo

Only in Houston

The Weirdest Houston News of 2024

A look back on the crazy headlines that kept us entertained (or outraged) all year.

01/16/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Up, Up, and Away!

Sugar Land’s Newest Transit System Might Be...a Gondola?

The city could be the first to have Whoosh, a flying public transport service.

01/13/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Giddy Up

Here's the Full 2025 Houston Rodeo Entertainer Lineup

Get ready to dust off your cowboy boots.

01/09/2025 By Uvie Bikomo and Meredith Nudo

Ever Wonder Why…

How Did the Houston-Dallas Beef Even Come to Be?

All the fundamental differences that make us love to hate each other.

01/08/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Self-Care

The Best Houston Spas for Some Luxury Pampering

It’s never a bad time to rejuvenate your mind and body.

01/07/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Bayougraphy

Dr. Peter Hotez’s Fight for Vaccines Is Not Just in the Lab

The Houston-based scientist talks about his accomplishments, political culture wars, and his battle on misinformation.

01/06/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Extra! Extra!

Read All About It: Houstonia’s Top 15 Stories from 2024

Beto O’Rourke and the Houstonian of the Year awards topped our list of most popular articles this year.

12/30/2024 By Uvie Bikomo and Meredith Nudo

Imani

Top Kwanzaa Events in the Houston Area This Year

The Pan-African holiday begins the day after Christmas.

12/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo