Reasons to Love Houston

Houstonians Let It All Out at City Council Public Comment

People like Antasia Adamjee, an organizer with Houston for Palestinian Liberation, have gotten involved in local politics through city council meetings.

03/31/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month

The late Mayor Sylvester Turner was honored while squabbles over district funds and the Montrose TIRZ continue.

03/24/2025 By Emily Hynds

Bayougraphy

Lauren Ashley Simmons Is Not Your Typical Politician

The Texas state representative describes herself as a “very regular” woman who just wants better for her kids and her constituents.

03/06/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

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

Election 2022

The State of Texas: Results of the Midterm Elections

Find out who won in Harris County and Texas for this year’s midterm election.

11/09/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Voting

Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Texas Primaries

Houstonia's guide to the upcoming primary election.

01/27/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Texas Politics

Beto O'Rourke Announces Official Run For Texas Governor

The El Paso native has entered the 2022 gubernatorial race.

11/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Politicking

Beto O’Rourke Is a Texas Hopeful in the Race for the 2022 Governor’s Seat

The El Paso native is rumored to enter the race.

09/28/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Pandemic News

Covid-19 Stimulus, Round Two: $600 Stimulus Checks Are Coming

Congress is expected to pass the $900 billion stimulus bill soon, but who is going to qualify for those checks?

12/21/2020 By Dianna Wray

Helping Hand

Where Government Workers Can Eat Free During the Shutdown

While hundreds of thousands go unpaid, some restaurants are offering free meals.

01/17/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

a real lady

Review: Stages Reminds Us of Ann Richards, That Old Texas Treasure

Sally Edmundson resurrects the feisty Democratic politician in a memorable, superlative performance at Stages.

02/19/2018 By Doni Wilson

Politicking

What a Federal Government Shutdown Will Mean for Houston

If the government doesn't reach a deal, there will be (expensive) fallout.

01/18/2018 By Dianna Wray

New Territory, Literally

Sugar Land Annexes Two Communities, Grows Even More

As of December 12, Greatwood and New Territory will officially be part of Sugar Land.

11/17/2017 By Nicki Koetting

Politics

Updated: Ted Cruz Refused to Meet with Constituents, Barred Access to Offices

Texans were told to make an appointment by calling the office, though neither Houston nor Austin phone lines were in service for days.

01/26/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Bayougraphy

The Man on a Mission to Bring the Green

Joe Turner is transforming Houston’s parks—and all on an ever-tightening city budget. How does he do it? Teamwork.

10/24/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Hidden Houston

The Best DPS in Houston

Yes, a best DPS office does exist—and it’s pretty amazing.

10/24/2016 By Adam Doster

Sharp Turn

From Life on the Streets to Life as a Congressional Aide

“I’m 26, and I’ve spent more of my life in the system than out of it.”

07/18/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Neighborhood Watch

So, What Does the Department of Neighborhoods Actually Do?

A morning cruise with Houston's blight fighters

07/18/2016 By Adam Doster

Bayougraphy

The Conroe Congressman Who’s Out to Reform the U.S. Tax Code

U.S. Representative Kevin Brady is heading up the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, and he means business.

06/20/2016 By Adam Doster

Broken Glass

Through the Losing Glass: What the Recycling Conundrum Says About Houston

What happens now that glass recycling has gone the way of Astroworld?

06/20/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian