Newcomer's Guide

Our 5 Favorite Parks in Houston

Houston’s new(ish) and newly redone urban parks will make you want to get out and get moving—yes, even on those 90-degree days.

Ice House

What Happens When You Change a Street Name?

Dowling Street recently became Emancipation Avenue—but what exactly does that process entail?

07/18/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Ice House

Houston’s newest urban parks will make you want to get out and get moving—yes, even in the heat of the summer.

On Your To-Do List

Celebrate Emancipation Park, get chased by aliens, and jam out to the Fab Four.

Rooted in History

Although Emancipation Park informally opened at the beginning of the year, the Juneteenth Festival will mark its grand reopening.