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.

Shapes & Textures

Meet Discovery Green’s Color-Blind Horticulturist

With a unique perspective, Brian Wilmer has helped transform the park since its creation 16 years ago.

04/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

How It’s Going

100 Days of New Houston Mayor John Whitmire

From the Houston Avenue median debacle to many, many staff shake-ups.

04/09/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

What’s Going On with the Blue House by Minute Maid Park?

The City of Houston has plans for the Victorian home; it just might take some time.

04/03/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Dark Coverage

Everything You Need to Know about the Total Solar Eclipse

There won’t be another one for 20 more years.

04/01/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Act II

What Beyoncé Wants You to Take Away from Cowboy Carter

This 27-track album is more than an ode to country music.

03/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Afro-Bites

Get to Know Nigerian Food in 5 Dishes

Home to the second-largest Nigerian population in the US, Houston and its restaurants have much to teach us about this West African cuisine.

03/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo Illustrations by Betty Turbo

Creative Vision

This Houston-Based Rangoli Artist Is Making a Global Name for Herself

Indian sand art creator Sangita Bhutada has decades of experience making elaborate pieces.

03/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Growing Green

A Confused Houstonian’s Guide to Composting

The city’s composting program is at a standstill for now, but here’s how you can start at home.

03/19/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Local Retreats

Luxury Hotels Are Popping Up in Trendy Houston Neighborhoods

Move over, downtown and the Galleria. Accommodations are coming to cooler areas of the city.

03/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Cowgirls

What It Takes to Be a Houston Rodeo Breakaway Roping Star

In a man’s world, this pro sport lets female athletes (and their trusty steeds) shine.

02/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Rodeo Runway

A Beginner’s Guide to Houston Rodeo Fashion

From cowboy boots to rhinestones, follow our crash course to conquer the rodeo dirtways with style.

02/26/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

Whatever Happened to Buffalo Bayou’s Big Bubble?

The random red button on Preston Street Bridge is actually an interactive art installation that has not worked in more than half a decade.

02/21/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Beyond Books

Houston Public Libraries Offer Way More than Just Books

You can pick up seeds, use 3-D printers, and get your passport in one place.

02/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Kids of the Bayou

Houston Hosts UNICEF Exhibit as the First ‘Child Friendly City’ in the US

Don’t miss this immersive experience at Post Houston celebrating the new, unique title.

02/14/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Honoring Dr. King

Everything You Need to Know about Houston’s Rescheduled MLK Parade

Organizers had to push the event almost a month due to the freeze.

02/08/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Holy Ground

The Oldest Black Church in Houston Tells the Story of America

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church has held strong for 158 years through wars, civil rights movements, and two pandemics.

02/06/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Power Plays

Houston’s Newest Pro Sports Team Is Ready to Strike

The Houston Volts, the 10th club to join the Professional Padel League, will soon compete in its first season.

01/31/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Grassroots Activism

How One of the Only Community Fridges in Houston Has Thrived

Vanessa Lipscomb at the Wow Project has gained valuable knowledge on how to successfully run an operation combatting food insecurity in the city.

01/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Rodeo Remix

This Is How the Houston Rodeo Chooses Its Performers Every Year

From Blake Shelton to Nickelback, curating the lineup is a multiyear process that involves a lot of factors.

01/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Field of Dreams

MacGregor Park Renovation Will Breathe New Life into Third Ward Area

A multimillion-dollar community-driven transformation is set to revitalize this historic Houston gem.

01/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo