New Year, New Us?

Houston’s New Year’s Resolutions for 2026, According to the People Who Live Here

Despite how amazing it is, the city needs some improvements.

01/20/2026 By Erica Cheng

Small-Town Stopover

Why Alpine Is Worth a Stop on Any West Texas Road Trip

With mountains, art, and great food, Alpine holds its own next to Marfa.

01/20/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

The Modern Library

Forget the Shushing: How Houston Public Libraries Really Work Today

Streaming, job skills, genealogy, tools, and creative spaces—inside one of Houston’s most misunderstood public institutions.

01/16/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: January 16

Dumplings, sushi splurges, farewell margaritas, and cultural picks to plan a well-fed Houston weekend.

01/16/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

Behind the Line

The Dishwashers Who Keep Houston Restaurants Running

Often viewed as the lowest rung in restaurant kitchens, dishwashing is essential labor—and for some Houston chefs, the first step toward leadership.

01/15/2026 By Gabi De la Rosa

Icons Only

The Top 10 Rodeo Houston Concerts by Attendance Numbers

Go Tejano Day draws in some of the rodeo’s most enormous crowds.

01/15/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Your Guide to the Hundreds of Nonstop Flights from Houston Airports

Direct flight or bust. Here’s where you can go from George Bush and Hobby airports.

01/14/2026 Edited by Emma Balter

Life Outside the Loop

Your Ultimate Guide to Houston’s Suburbs

The pros and cons of Houston’s fastest-growing communities.

01/14/2026 Edited by Brittany Britto Garley By Houstonia Staff

Boil Watch

The Mudbug Forecast: Here's When to Get Your Crawfish Fix This Season

Weather, farming, and supply all shape when crawfish hit their stride—and Houston chefs say 2026 is already off to a strong start.

01/13/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

(Don’t) Keep on Truckin’

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am: The Bad—and the Worse—of Houston Transportation

In this special edition of Yes M’am, No Ma’am, we outline all our least favorite aspects of making our way through the sprawl. And then, we weep.

01/13/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Suburbia

When The Woodlands Inspired a Grammy-Winning Arcade Fire Album

The Suburbs captures coming of age on the outskirts—megachurches, conformity, etc.

01/12/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Only in Houston

Only in Houston: Brisket Theft, Cybertrucks, and Drake at the Strip Club Again?

Houston kicked off 2026 with meat crimes, internet chaos, and celebrity moments only this city could deliver.

01/12/2026 By Erica Cheng

Sponsored Content

Tupelo, Mississippi, is Positively the Place for your Next Great Getaway

This charming Southern town offers exciting events, culinary artistry, and an upbeat live music scene that one would expect from the birthplace of the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll.

01/11/2026

Self-Care

The Best Day Spas and Massage Spots in Houston

These Houston-area spas offer massages, facials, saunas, and full-day escapes designed to help you truly unplug.

01/09/2026 By Uvie Bikomo, Brittany Britto Garley, and Houstonia Staff

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: January 9

Cookies worth the hype, Dry January mocktails, the Houston Marathon, and culture picks to fill your weekend without overplanning.

01/09/2026 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Rodeo Season

The 2026 Houston Rodeo Concert Lineup Is Here

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo reveals a country-forward 2026 lineup with hometown moments, nostalgic acts, and crossover stars.

01/08/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley