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

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

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

FLOOD RELIEF

How Houston Is Helping Victims of the Central Texas Floods

After devastating floods swept through Kerr County in early July, Houstonians are stepping up to support their neighbors.

07/08/2025 By Houstonia Staff

Time to eat

The Ultimate Guide to Dining at Post Houston’s Food Market

Whether you're in the mood for sushi, a grilled cheese, savory pies, or fried chicken, this Houston food hall has you covered.

07/08/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Big D

A Grumpy Local’s Guide to Actually Enjoying Dallas

Here’s what makes the city an exciting place to visit right now. No, really.

07/07/2025 By Amanda Albee

The Must List

The High-Energy, Low-Speed Charm of Little Woodrow’s Turtle Races

Seventeen years in, Little Woodrow’s turtle races are still drawing crowds—and inspiring T-shirts.

07/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Healthful eating

Central City Co-Op Supports the Community and Promotes Healthy Eating

Since 1998, this co-op has helped support local farmers, all while giving Houstonians healthier food options.

07/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Sugoi

A MECA and JASH Collaboration Proves That Fusion Isn’t Just for Food

Working in tandem, the two organizations have created some interesting and unique crossovers between both Latin American and Japanese art, including printmaking and kendama.

07/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Classics

How Lankford’s Grocery & Market Has Stood the Test of Time

The restaurant has evolved from a grocery store to a Houston burger destination.

06/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Urban Revival

Downtown Houston Is in Its Postpandemic Glow-Up Era

The area is bustling with new art initiatives, restaurants, bars, apartments, and more.

06/30/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Houstorian

Beyond River Oaks: How Houstonians Watched Movies Before Megaplexes

An historic movie theater can be just as much a work of art as the films shown inside, and the ones still standing are a reminder of our city’s architectural heritage.

06/27/2025 By James Glassman

Road Game

Crazy Things That Can Happen on a Texas Road Trip—Bingo Version

If you had to see truck nuts, you may be entitled to compensation.

06/27/2025 By Houstonia Staff

Dolla Dolla Bills

Houston Creatives Balance and Blend Their Day Jobs with Their Art

Being an artist can be financially precarious even for the most talented, but these creators show it’s possible to thrive even as they pursue careers elsewhere.

06/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

Not-So-Mad Science and Art Are Happening in ArCH’s Verdant Laboratory

Falon Mihalic takes over the gallery at Architecture Center of Houston, turning it into a beautiful, but bittersweet, reflection on the city’s damaged ecology and how we might fix it.

06/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Downtown bites

Our Favorite Restaurants in Houston’s Underground Tunnels

Escape the Houston heat with this six-mile network of (air-conditioned!) tunnels packed with restaurants.

06/25/2025 By Daniel Renfrow

Fun in the Sun

The Best Pool and Patio Trends to Entertain in Summery Style

From tech that keeps your pool the perfect temp to patio furniture that won’t go brittle under the sun, there’s plenty of options to welcome guests in comfort.

06/25/2025 By Diane Cowen

A boozy destination

Botonica Blends Culture with Cocktails in River Oaks

The new bar from Julep alum Alexis Mjiares tells the story of the role Latin culture has played in cocktails since the 1600s.

06/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

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