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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

Market Watch

5 Homes Listed for Under $400K in Houston

Home prices have reached a median of over $400,000, but we found five homes in Houston below the average listing price.

07/27/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Picking It Up

Food News: Energy Corridor Italian Spot Announces Move

Plus, more information about local meal distribution efforts.

02/23/2021 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

Everything is bigger in Texas

Did You Know That Katy Is Home to a Massive Supercomputer?

And can it be both huge and sustainable?

07/23/2019 By Siena DeBolt

Fresh From the Oven

Food News: B.B. Italia, B.B. Pizza Are Ready For You

Plus, recent food events raised money for great causes.

04/30/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Where There's Smoke

Enjoy This Taste of Iran in the Energy Corridor

Darwish Restaurant & Bar may have the best Persian fare in Houston.

10/01/2018 By Alice Levitt

Welcome to Good Burger

Our Current Obsession: The Burger at Joy Love Burgers

This Katy burger spot has a new place in the Energy Corridor.

06/29/2018 By Cory Garcia

The Drawl

5 Amazing Pools You Should Try to Get In This Summer

Just a little summertime scheming.

06/22/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Reopen For Business

How Two Energy Corridor Businesses Came Back From the Flood

Water got into their businesses, but Bean’s Café and Houston Barbecue Company are back and ready to serve you.

02/01/2018 By Lauro Rojas

Small Wonder

Our Latest Obsession: Petit Café

This Energy Corridor Lebanese spot wows with bang for your buck.

09/22/2017 By Alice Levitt

#HarveyHmag

In Heavily Flooded West Houston, a Neighborhood Comes Together to Save Itself

Nottingham Forest proves the value of community in the face of devastation.

09/14/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

#HarveyHmag

Flood Waters and Unanswered Questions Remain for Frustrated Memorial Residents

"What’s going to happen with all of these properties? Is FEMA going to condemn them?"

09/08/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Wine Down

Rouge Wine Bar Is Your New Favorite Hideaway

A delicious French getaway is hidden in plain view.

09/06/2017 By Beth Levine

Notes From Underground

The Holiday Burgundy Truffle Menu at Le Mistral Is Worth Every Calorie

In other news, there is a Houston French Corridor and you should be eating there.

12/07/2016 By Alice Levitt

Il Est Cinq Heures

Sugar Rush: Pâtisserie Paris Je T’aime

This Westchase bakery isn't your average French sweet shop.

11/08/2016 By Alice Levitt

Get Out

Sunday Streets Heads West to the Energy Corridor

This might be your one and only chance to ride down a totally car-less Eldridge Drive.

09/29/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Grocery Wars

Seiwa Market Is Close to Completion

Nippan Daido is about to have some serious competition on the west side.

07/06/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Grocery Wars

More Details Emerge on Houston's Newest Japanese Supermarket

Say konnichiwa to Seiwa Market.

04/14/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Best Neighborhoods 2020

The Top 7 Spots to Live: 2020 and Beyond

These areas of town may not be ready for their close-ups yet, but plans are in the works to make these the must-live neighborhoods of tomorrow.

03/31/2016 By Houstonia Staff