Ever Wonder Why

Why Isn’t Houston Considered Texas’s Weirdest City?

Houston has art cars, chopped and screwed rap, and Montrose block parties—so why does Austin get the crown?

12/03/2025 By Erica Cheng

Holiday cheer

Get Into the Holiday Spirit at These Cheerful Houston Bars

Whether you’re looking for a perfect photo opportunity or tasty, fun drinks, these bars have it all.

12/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

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Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Unwrap Houston’s Best This Holiday Season.

12/01/2025

It’s Lit

Houston Goes All Out with These Holiday Light Displays

That is the reason for the season.

12/01/2025 By Erica Cheng

Time to relax

The Hidden Texas Spa Less Than Two Hours from Houston

At Ottine Mineral Springs, hot and cold pools bubble up from deep within the Hill Country, offering a luxury wellness escape without the airfare.

12/01/2025 By Gabi De la Rosa

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Enjoy Vernon Parish, Louisiana’s Legend Country

Experience Louisiana’s only legal moonshine, live music, and family-friendly fun at the Second Annual Moonshine Festival

11/26/2025

Do It

Your Guide to Can’t-Miss Houston Arts & Culture: December 2025 Edition

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas events: a new take on an old favorite, carols, concerts, and a few welcome distractions if the holidays really aren’t your thing.

11/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Travel time

Why Oklahoma City Should Be on Your Travel Radar

With new restaurants, a booming brewery scene, barbecue that can hold its own, and powerful museums, Oklahoma City is proving it’s more than just OK.

11/26/2025 By Amanda Albee

Feel the Room

The Interior Design Trend Transforming Houston Restaurants and Homes

Local designers are using light, texture, and technology to build spaces that feel like another world.

11/25/2025 By Diane Cowen

How-To

Houston’s Step-by-Step Guide to the Texas Two-Step and More

Step into the rhythm with tutorials for the Texas two-step and the viral moves taking over dance floors across the city.

11/25/2025 By Brooke A. Lewis

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month, November 2025

New civility ordinances, ICE collaboration questions, and another stalled apartment reform dominated this month’s city council meetings.

11/25/2025 By Emily Hynds

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Winter Events 2025

11/24/2025

City of Philanthropy

How Houston Became One of America’s Most Generous Cities

Houston’s resilience and diversity fuel a culture of giving that touches every corner of the city.

11/24/2025 By Erica Cheng

Houston in Formation

Why Houston Can’t Stop Line Dancing

This low-impact tradition is bringing Houstonians together, boosting health, and keeping dance floors packed across the city.

11/24/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: November 21

Go to a place where balloons are art. Add this margarita to your list, and dine at this Houstonia favorite (bring your stretchy pants).

11/21/2025 By Meredith Nudo and Houstonia Staff

Bayougraphy

Artist, Scientist, Activist: Is There Anything Sofia Silueta Can’t Do?

The experimental cellist blends science, performance art, and queer community-building into a singular creative force.

11/21/2025 By Meredith Nudo

2025 Houstonian of the Year

Councilmember Edward Pollard Is Our Houstonian of the Year

From street cleanup to implementing job boards, Pollard’s policies have resonated beyond District J.

11/21/2025 By Erica Cheng

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Holiday Cheers at Broadstone EaDo

11/20/2025

The Must List

Hue:Man Shelter Project Brings Color—and Hard Truths—to Midtown’s Streets

This million-dollar initiative blends murals, training, and storytelling to challenge how we talk about homelessness.

11/20/2025 By Meredith Nudo

What’s in a Name?

"Don’t Call It Asiatown": Why Houstonians Can’t Agree on Chinatown’s Name

On Bellaire Boulevard, a nickname is more complicated than we think.

11/20/2025 By Erica Cheng