Gripes

What It’s Actually like to Use Public Transit in Houston

Although Houston is growing, its public transit system hasn’t become any more efficient.

06/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Essay

How Insecure Helped Me Open Up About My Mental Health

"Nathan’s struggle with mental health mirrored and affirmed my own experience as a Black, Southern transplant who left home to achieve my dreams."

01/28/2022 By Eric Ford

ESSAY

Seeing Myself in Dear White People's Lionel Higgins

'I watched Lionel, popularized by Houston-born DeRon Horton, grow from season to season as he blossomed from finding identity, purpose, and love.'

12/23/2021 By Eric Ford

Food Essay

How Eating Pozole Helps Me Hold Onto My Roots

A personal dish that's best enjoyed during the holidays.

11/22/2021 By Reyes Ramirez

Genius, Genius!

Four Must-Reads from Cristina Rivera Garza, Houston’s Newest MacArthur Genius

The renowned novelist, poet, and educator was recently named one of this year’s Fellowship recipients. After reading these pieces, you’ll see exactly why.

10/12/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Ice House

We May Have Lost the World Series, But We’ve Got a Lot to Celebrate

When there’s so much reason for hope, why wallow in the agony of defeat?

12/01/2019 By Jeff Balke

H-Town Diary

Becoming a Houstonian, Mile by Mile

"I’ve associated Houston itself with driving for as long as I can remember, and hard, crazy driving at that, full of traffic and complicated roadways that could throw off even the most seasoned drivers."

10/28/2019 By Schaefer Edwards

Essay

A Life, in Parties

The parties we throw become snapshots we carry with us forever, monuments to moments big and small.

08/26/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Essay

For Me, Aladdin Has Always Been Complicated. I'm Finally OK With That.

On the occasion of Houston's Aladdin obsession, one writer looks at the story as a way to process her identity.

06/28/2019 By Ivanka Perez

Best Burgers

I Ate a Three-Pound Burger and Lived to Write About It

The Mega Mel at Mel's Country Cafe in Tomball isn't for the faint of heart—or stomach.

05/24/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

H-Town Diary

In the End, Everything Changes. Even Doyle's.

An ode to the Houston institution since 1954.

05/24/2019 By Dianna Wray

Essay

Why We Still Need Foodstagram

Beautiful plates can help open up a whole new world of flavors.

04/25/2019 By Meredith Nudo

Open Road

About a Boy (and Also, a Trip to Great Britain)

A father reminisces on years of traveling with his son.

03/25/2019 By Scott Vogel

Best Breakfasts

An Ode to the Late-Night Wonders of House of Pies

Where to go when you're tipsy, hungry, or just want some diner food and delicious pie at 3 a.m.

01/28/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Cool Story

What Did I Learn By Freezing My Fat Cells?

In my quest to determine if the body contouring fad CoolSculpting actually works, I uncovered a deeper query: Why do I need it?

12/31/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Year in Review

What We Loved About Houston Theater in 2018

One theater critic reflects on another standout year across the city's stages.

12/27/2018 By Doni Wilson

Year in Reading

How I Read 163 Books in 2018—And What I Learned

One writer reflects on a year in the literary life and why he finally brought his reading habits into the 21st century.

12/13/2018 By Ryan Pait

Essay

Forget Me Not

A story of Alzheimer’s disease, the Texas juvenile justice system, and the miraculous power of unconditional love.

11/26/2018 By Haley Horan

Food Take

Green Bean Casserole Is the Best Thanksgiving Dish

Sorry, mashed potatoes, turkey, and the like: You have no match.

11/22/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Pets in the City

The Strange Joys of Living With Dogs in the Bayou City

Cities can be lonely places, but it’s hard to feel truly alone when you’re striding through Houston with your dogs.

06/22/2018 By Dianna Wray