Fantasy awaits

A Beginner’s Quest to the Texas Renaissance Festival

Here’s how to conquer the 51-year-old festival like a king with daggers, turkey legs, high tea, and camping.

10/23/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Bayougraphy

From Sunnyside to City Hall: City Council Hopeful Jordan Thomas Talks the Talk

The At-Large Position 4 candidate grew up across Houston, from Sunnyside to Katy, and now hopes to turn personal struggles into policy change.

10/22/2025 By Erica Cheng

Get Inline

Beyond the Trend: How Roller Skating Creates Community in Houston

Roller skating experienced a resurgence during COVID-19 shutdowns, but the benefits and community go well beyond TikTok videos and Instagram snaps.

10/22/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Nature, Nearby

Top 5 Texas State Parks Within 2 Hours of Houston

Trade traffic for nature—trails, lakes, and starry skies are closer than you think.

10/22/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Inprint brings Booker Prize-winning novelist Kiran Desai to Houston

Author Kiran Desai explores love and loneliness in the modern world in her new novel, which she will share as part of the 2025/2026 Inprint Brown Reading Series.

10/21/2025

Top-Rated Autism Treatment Centers in Houston: A Comprehensive Guide

Families in Houston seeking autism support have access to a wide range of treatment options.

10/21/2025

Ever Wonder Why

How Pop-Ups Became Houston’s Hottest Dining Trend

Pop-ups aren’t just fleeting food fads. They’ve launched some of the city’s favorite restaurants—and the momentum isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

10/21/2025 By Erica Cheng

In with the new

Houston’s Afro-Mexican Restaurant Late August Ushers in New Era

Chris Williams’s Michelin-recommended restaurant refreshes with new dishes, menu, a cocktail lounge, and family-style dining.

10/21/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Patty time

The Best Burgers in Houston Right Now

Smashburgers, stacked classics, and gourmet builds—Houston’s burger scene has it all. Here are the spots worth adding to your burger bucket list.

10/20/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Starlight and Cinema

Grab the Lawn Chairs: Here’s Where to Watch Outdoor Movies in Houston

Finally, good weather has returned to Houston. It's time to enjoy this rare moment by catching a movie at one of the city's many outdoor screens.

10/20/2025 By Rosemary Akpan and Meredith Nudo

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: October 17

Our editors share the best bites, drinks, and happenings in Houston this weekend, from creative tacos and playful cocktails to bold theater worth snagging tickets for.

10/17/2025 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Bayougraphy

Mused Houston’s Melissa Richardson Banks on the Labor of Art Marketing

From Los Angeles to Houston, she’s spent three decades championing artists and the organizations that support them.

10/17/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Into the wild

A Beginner’s Guide to Texas State Parks

Campsites, maps, events, and family tips all considered—this guide makes your first state park trip easier.

10/16/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Limitless

Iconoclastic Artist Robert Rauschenberg Would’ve Turned 100 This Year

The Menil Collection and Port Arthur’s Museum of the Gulf Coast honor the genre-defying artist’s 100th birthday with new exhibitions.

10/16/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Marrying cuisines

10 Must-Try Fusion Dishes in Houston Right Now

From bagel naan to brisket fried rice, these Houston fusion dishes mix culture and creativity in every bite.

10/15/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley, Erica Cheng, and Sofia Gonzalez

Bread Winners

The Best Bakeries Defining Houston’s Sweet and Savory Side

For a taste of home or discovering new flavors, there’s nothing better than sampling the city’s variety of pastries.

10/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez, Emma Balter, and Phoebe Gibson

Butts & Babes

Only in Houston: Bike Riders in the Buff and a Rockets Win Written in the Stars

The city’s quirks on full display—from bare-it-all bike rides to baby booms at the zoo.

10/15/2025 By Erica Cheng

Horizon

Best THC Vape Pens: Top 4 Products & Usage Tips

10/14/2025 By Elton Platt

Decisions, Decisions

How Houston Theater Companies Pick Their Plays

From stacks of scripts to strategic decisions, Malinda Beckham of Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. reveals how she builds a season. Hint: It involves quite a bit of reading.

10/14/2025 By Holly Beretto

Midnight Munchies

Where Houston Eats After Dark

Tacos at 3am, fried pickles after last call, or pie before sunrise—these late-night restaurants keep Houston fed long after the lights go out.

10/13/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

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