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.

Bayougraphy

Meet Jennifer Ford, Game-Changing Sneaker Retailer

Houston-based Premium Goods, the only Black woman–owned sneaker retailer in the country, turned 20 this year.

12/10/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Turkey Day

What to Expect from the 2024 H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade

From performances to floats and even road closures, here are all the details Houstonians should know.

11/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Giving Season

Local Nonprofits to Donate to for the Issues You Care About

These organizations show up for the less fortunate in Houston, so let’s show up for them.

11/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Festive Foraging

Visit These Local Farms to Pick Your Own Christmas Tree

No better way to really feel the joy of the season.

11/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

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

Happy Skating

Ice Rinks Around the Houston Area for Holiday Fun

There’s no better way to feel the spirit of the season.

11/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

'Tis the Season

Houstonia’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Shopping Local

Holiday shopping can be a hassle. But don't worry—we’ve got your back with a some of our local faves.

11/11/2024 By Uvie Bikomo and Meredith Nudo

It’s Lit

Houston Holiday Light Displays to Bring Out Your Inner Child

That is the reason for the season.

11/08/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Does Houston Have Such Low Voter Turnout?

The hurdles to registration and lack of information have a lot to do with it.

11/04/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Giving Season

Local Holiday Markets to Find Gifts Anyone Would Love

Make your seasonal shopping a breeze.

11/04/2024 By Uvie Bikomo and Houstonia Staff

Clean Water

The City of Houston Is Asking for Your Help Replacing Lead Pipes

The material of nearly 448,000 pipes across the city remains unknown after an EPA deadline to take initial inventory.

10/31/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Cooling Down

Houstonians Will Finally Have an Uneventful Winter Season

Fingers crossed! There are no freezes in sight thanks to La Niña.

10/28/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Explore & Vote

Top 10 Coolest Polling Stations in Houston This Election

These locations make standing in line worth it.

10/21/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Voter Guide

Everything Houstonians Need to Know About What’s on the Ballot

All eyes are on the presidential race, but there’s so much more at stake in November’s local elections.

10/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Connections

Fun, Very Houston Ways for Adults to Make Friends

Growing your circle here can feel daunting, but it can be done if you know where to look.

10/14/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Texas Is the Only State with Its Own Grid

Sure, it’s freedom, but is it sustainable? We look at the independent system’s frequent record of failure.

10/09/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ghost Busting

Haunted Places in the Houston Area to Get Spooked This Season

Only the bold dare embark on these haunts.

10/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Laying the Dead

As Houston Evolves, So Do Its Burial and Gravedigging Trends

Traditional methods of burying loved ones are phasing out because of climate, new technology, and high costs.

10/02/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Tasty Traditions

Three Brothers’ Election Cookie Poll Shows Us How Houston Votes

It’s Harris vs. Trump (vs. Gingy) at the local bakery.

09/30/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Holy Spotlight

Inside the Miraculous Growth of Sri Meenakshi Temple

A home for local worshippers, the Hindu temple in Pearland has expanded into a 35-acre complex with prayer spaces, a vegetarian restaurant, and more.

09/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo