Reasons to Love Houston

Houstonians Help Each Other Out in the Worst of Times

Here are some of many ways neighbors have been there for one another during hurricanes and other disasters.

04/08/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Why Chefs in Houston Are So Supportive of One Another

The city's restaurant workers could be highly competitive, but instead, there's a sense of camaraderie that's unique to Houston.

04/02/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Good Deeds

A Big Thank You to the Local Heroes of Hurricane Beryl

As we celebrate our Houstonians of the Year for 2024, honorable mentions go to those who helped out their neighbors during yet another storm.

11/18/2024 By Emma Balter

Green Thumbs Unite!

Community Gardens to Grow Your Own Food in Houston

Here’s how to get involved with small farms across the city.

07/31/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Balancing Progress

Can the New East River and Houston's Historic Fifth Ward Coexist?

The developer Midway and longtime residents are trying to come up with solutions.

06/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Boomtown

A Guide to Surviving Houston’s Growth

Experts weigh in on what to do if you’re facing a tough situation, from navigating eviction and eminent domain to cleaning up after a flood.

06/11/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Survival Guide

What to Do When Development Comes to Your Houston Neighborhood

Gentrification, community character, and effects on longtime residents all come into play as neighborhoods grow and change—or have growth and change thrust upon them.

06/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Survival Guide

What to Do If Your Home Floods in Houston

The aftermath of a hurricane can be chaotic and costly. We check in with West Street Recovery for tips on how to prepare and deal with damage.

06/05/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

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

Rising

In the Face of Change, Third Ward Is Holding onto Its Rich History

The Houston neighborhood is experiencing a revival that, despite challenges, has not forgotten its roots.

11/13/2023 By Brooke Lewis

Wildest Dreams

How Project Row Houses Transformed Houston’s Third Ward

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the nonprofit is way more than its row house–style art galleries.

09/08/2023 By Jennifer Stewart

H-TOWN PRIDE

Trae Tha Truth Releases the Epic Lineup For 2022's Trae Day Weekend

Trae Day in Houston is an annual festival that’s marked with community events.

07/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

VISUAL ART

Public Art Series Takes Over Houston's 11 Council Districts

Art League Houston and MOCA team up with local artists for city-wide Insta11ations.

12/02/2021 By Amarie Gipson Photography by Alex Barber

Community Effort

Local Chef Wins Award for Remarkable Efforts During COVID-19

Chef Chris Williams of Lucille’s, was honored for his community efforts during the pandemic.

09/16/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Deep Roots

Dr. James Morrison Fixes Teeth and Lives

The community-minded endodontist helps Houstonians with more than just root canals.

07/16/2021 By Chris Gray Edited by Laura Furr Mericas

Sunnyside Up

What's Going on with the Sunnyside Solar Farm?

A closed city dump on the edge of one of Houston’s oldest historically Black southside neighborhoods is set to become the nation’s biggest urban solar farm—and we have questions.

04/06/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp