R&R

The Best Hotels in Houston for a Staycation

These destinations have on-site restaurants and bars, spas and rooftop pools, and much more.

02/15/2024 By Stephanie Bartels and Geneva Diaz

Kids of the Bayou

Houston Hosts UNICEF Exhibit as the First ‘Child Friendly City’ in the US

Don’t miss this immersive experience at Post Houston celebrating the new, unique title.

02/14/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Laissez Les Gay Temps Rouler

Houston’s Only Queer Mardi Gras Krewe Throws the Campiest Balls in Town

Krewe of Olympus, originally founded in New Orleans in 1970, has made itself at home in the (other) Bayou City.

02/12/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Honoring Dr. King

Everything You Need to Know about Houston’s Rescheduled MLK Parade

Organizers had to push the event almost a month due to the freeze.

02/08/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Love Is in the Air

The Houstonian's Complete Guide to Valentine's Day

02/08/2024 Edited by Emma Balter

Beer and Bleats

Blue Heron Farm’s New Beer Garden Is Goat Heaven on Earth

Pet goats, a fluffy sheepdog, and even Jeremy the escape-artist tortoise.

02/07/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Bad News

This Crawfish Season Will Be Scarce—and Expensive

As Houston food lovers gear up for their favorite time of year, they’re in for a rude awakening.

02/06/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Holy Ground

The Oldest Black Church in Houston Tells the Story of America

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church has held strong for 158 years through wars, civil rights movements, and two pandemics.

02/06/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Free Love

Free Date Ideas in Houston for Valentine's Day (or Any Day)

Taking a walk in one of the city's beautiful parks is just as nice as spending a month's rent at a fancy restaurant.

02/06/2024 By Stephanie Bartels

Lunar New Year

Meet Houston’s Oldest Lion and Dragon Dancing Troupe

For 50 years, Lee’s Golden Dragon has been building community around the traditional Chinese art form.

02/05/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Let’s (Not) Go Girls!

The Houston Rodeo Desperately Needs More Female Headliners

For the past several years, the rodeo’s music lineup has only featured a handful of female acts. We have some suggestions.

02/02/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Power Plays

Houston’s Newest Pro Sports Team Is Ready to Strike

The Houston Volts, the 10th club to join the Professional Padel League, will soon compete in its first season.

01/31/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Green Spaces

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Best Parks

The city’s newly renovated and refreshed urban parks will make you want to get out and get moving—yes, even on those 90-degree days.

01/30/2024 By Katharine Shilcutt and Stephanie Bartels

Grassroots Activism

How One of the Only Community Fridges in Houston Has Thrived

Vanessa Lipscomb at the Wow Project has gained valuable knowledge on how to successfully run an operation combatting food insecurity in the city.

01/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Rodeo Remix

This Is How the Houston Rodeo Chooses Its Performers Every Year

From Blake Shelton to Nickelback, curating the lineup is a multiyear process that involves a lot of factors.

01/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Oscars of Food

Check Out Houston's James Beard Award Semifinalists for 2024

A total of 11 restaurants in the city have made the list in regional and national categories.

01/24/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Family Roots

Houston Chef Evelyn Garcia Puts a True Piece of Herself into Jūn

The Heights restaurant celebrates culinary heritage with elements like Salvadoran cheese from the Garcia family farm.

01/23/2024 By Geneva Diaz With Emma Balter