Charged Up

Houston EV Owners Have Storm-Caused Blackouts Figured Out

The electricity-powered cars even create an extra source of power during outages.

10/23/2024 By Jef Rouner

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Texas Is the Only State with Its Own Grid

Sure, it’s freedom, but is it sustainable? We look at the independent system’s frequent record of failure.

10/09/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

Where Did Houston’s Sports Teams Get Their Names?

It might not surprise you to find out that energy is a big theme.

08/14/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why...

How Houston Became the Oil Town

Six important years contributed to the city becoming the Energy Capital of the World.

05/24/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Ever Wonder Why…

Where Did Houston’s Many Nicknames Come From?

Bayou City, Space City…Clutch City? We take a look at all their origins.

05/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Hydrate & Energize

IV Therapy Spas in Houston Are Piercing through the Wellness Scene

Everything you need to know about the treatment and where to get it in the city.

04/18/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Weather

Houston Experiences Power Outages Due to High Winds Thursday

Thousands were left without power.

10/29/2021 By Shelby Stewart

It’s hot

As Temperatures Rise, ERCOT Wants You to Conserve Energy

The state electricity council released a conservation alert Monday afternoon.

06/14/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

2020 Elections

So What Will the Biden Win Likely Mean For Houston? And Texas?

Former-Vice President Joe Biden is now president-elect, so we take a look at how we expect that will impact H-Town and the Lone Star State.

11/08/2020 By Dianna Wray

First Look

Talented Chef Brings Peruvian Chicken to the Energy Corridor

Roberto Castre and his family put the fate of their new rotisserie concept in their own hands.

05/29/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Pandemic fallout

Oil Price Falls Below Zero for the First Time. Ever.

We talk with a local expert to get some insight on what this could mean for Houston, the energy capital of the world.

04/20/2020 By Dianna Wray

Arts Upended

Houston Performing Arts Community Braces for Uncertain Future

Companies return to the drawing board as the Coronavirus wreaks havoc on remainder of 2019-2020 season.

03/27/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Fix Houston

How to Make Houston Greener

It doesn't take a lot of money to start making your home more efficient.

01/30/2020 By Jeff Balke

Looking for a No-Gimmicks Energy Plan? Meet Real Simple Energy

Ninety-six percent of Texans overspend on energy plans. Trent Crow, founder of Real Simple Energy, wants to help.

07/24/2019 By Jillian Goltzman

Energy City

What You Need to Know about the New HMNS Wiess Energy Hall

More than triple its former size, the expanded Wiess Energy Hall tells the story of Houston.

11/16/2017 By Morgan Kinney

News

Could Solar Power Ever Catch up to Oil and Gas in Houston?

These believers in the energy of tomorrow say yes.

02/20/2017 By Adam Doster

Hidden Houston

Talking Houston: A Cheat Sheet

How to conduct a conversation on some of the city’s most popular topics, including what on earth is going on with the Astrodome.

10/24/2016 By Jeff Balke

Oil Prices

The Upside of Down

Inside Houston’s its-complicated relationship with the price of oil.

11/29/2015 By Catherine Matusow