Bayougraphy

Houston’s Top Chef Winner Tristen Epps Is Taking Diners on a Trip Through the African Diaspora

The James Beard Award semifinalist is bringing Afro-Caribbean fine dining to the Bayou City, with bold flavors and big dreams.

07/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

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Best Magic Mushroom Vape Pens: Top 3 Brands of 20

07/15/2025 By Jordan Hale

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Best THCA Flower: Top 5 Strains Reviewed

07/15/2025 By Elton Platt

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Best CBD Oil For Dogs: Top 5 Products of 2025

07/15/2025 By Clara Emerson

Reunion Reel

A Houston Chef Met His Dad at 40. Then, He Made a Movie About It.

Courtney Lindsay of Mo' Brunch and Brews shares the story of finally meeting his father at age 40, and the beautiful relationship that's resulted.

07/15/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

Meet the Puppeteer Behind Houston’s Most Imaginative Sets

Afsaneh Aayani invites audiences to believe in magic with imaginative puppets and set designs for Alley Theatre, Houston Grand Opera, Meow Wolf, and other noteworthy arts organizations in Houston.

07/15/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Barbecue Royalty

Houston Pitmaster Greg Gatlin Is Serving Up More than Just Barbecue

Considered barbecue royalty, this Houston-born pitmaster is celebrating his wins on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.

07/14/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

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Best THC Cartridges of 2025: Top Picks Reviewed

07/14/2025 By Elton Platt

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Best Delta 8 Vape Pens: Top 5 THC Pens Reviewed

07/14/2025 By Clara Emerson

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Best Delta 8 Gummies: Top Brands of 2025

07/14/2025 By Jordan Hale

Step By 10K Step

Where to Walk 10,000 Steps in Houston—And Why It’s Worth the Sweat

From heart health to longevity, the hype is real. Here's how to hit that number in Houston, even in the heat.

07/11/2025 By Mellanie Perez

Hip-Hop Lore

713 Day Is Houston’s Annual Citywide Holiday. Thank Rapper Lil' Keke.

Houston’s unofficial July 13 holiday is more than just area code pride—it’s a tribute to the city’s hip-hop legacy and one of its most influential voices.

07/11/2025 By Erica Cheng

We Got Facts

How Well Do You Know Houston? Take This Quiz.

Find out whether you're a Bayou City newbie or a hardcore H-Town nerd.

07/10/2025 By Emma Balter

713 Day

The Best 713 Day Events in Houston, According to Houstonia Editors

Grab a beer from Axelrad, enjoy a day at the zoo, or turn up at the Houston Food Bank to celebrate this very Houston holiday.

07/09/2025 By Erica Cheng, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Landmark Lost

‘A Loss That Speaks Volumes’: The Life and Death of Houston’s Graffiti Park

Demolished for a freeway expansion, Graffiti Park was the beating heart of the city's street art community. The artists who built it now ask, What’s next?

07/09/2025 By Erica Cheng