Milestones

The Menil Collection Celebrates 30 Years of the Cy Twombly Gallery

The abstract expressionist’s legacy extends well beyond canvas and pedestal.

11/19/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Houstorian

The Funky Rice Village History You Didn’t Know

Houston’s shopping mecca wasn’t always home to fancy boutiques and eateries.

11/11/2024 By James Glassman

The Classics

A Deep Dive Into the History of West Alabama Ice House

First opened as a literal icehouse in 1928, this Montrose icon is still a gathering place for Houstonians to enjoy an ice-cold beer.

10/30/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Ahoy

Everything We Learned on the Free Ship Channel Boat Tour

The 66-year-old Sam Houston Boat Tour takes visitors through the first seven miles of the Port of Houston, dredging up educational treasures along the way.

10/18/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Houstorian

25 Years Ago, Minute Maid Park Was a Feat in Historic Redevelopment

The abandoned Union Station became the blueprint for the new home of the Houston Astros, revitalizing a corner of downtown.

10/10/2024 By James Glassman

Holy Spotlight

Inside the Miraculous Growth of Sri Meenakshi Temple

A home for local worshippers, the Hindu temple in Pearland has expanded into a 35-acre complex with prayer spaces, a vegetarian restaurant, and more.

09/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Houstorian

The Tall (but True) Story of Houston’s Skyscrapers

Over more than 100 years, the city’s high-rises have reached farther and farther up to make the iconic skyline we admire today.

09/12/2024 By James Glassman

Sacred Spaces

Stunning Sacred Spaces in Houston to Channel Your Spirituality

From temples to cathedrals, the city’s religious institutions add grace and charm to our urban landscape.

08/20/2024 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

Houstorian

How to Spot the Remnants of Houston’s Rails

There’s a reason the city seal depicts a steam locomotive.

08/13/2024 By James Glassman

Ever Wonder Why…

How Did ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ Become a Thing?

For more than 20 years, the safety warning has educated many about the dangers of driving through floodwaters.

07/01/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Houstorian

A Look at 1924, a Very Consequential Year in Houston History

Iconic landmarks were erected and Mount Rushmore–level legends were born exactly 100 years ago.

06/24/2024 By James Glassman

Celebrate Freedom

Your Galveston Guide to Commemorating Juneteenth Year-Round

Take a self-guided tour, check out the Absolute Equality mural, visit the African American museum, and more.

06/18/2024 By Houstonia Staff

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

Houstorian

Houston’s Most Utopian Shopping Mall Is Now Its Biggest Eyesore

Westbury Square was a walkable European-style development with a quaint collection of shops. How did it fall to such disrepair?

05/10/2024 By James Glassman Photography by Shannon O'Hara

Houstorian

How Montrose Boulevard Became the Typical Houston Composite

Over a century, the tony street went from oil tycoon mansions to gas stations—and live oaks, of course.

04/05/2024 By James Glassman

Ever Wonder Why…

What’s Going On with the Blue House by Minute Maid Park?

The City of Houston has plans for the Victorian home; it just might take some time.

04/03/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Rising

In the Face of Change, Third Ward Is Holding onto Its Rich History

The Houston neighborhood is experiencing a revival that, despite challenges, has not forgotten its roots.

11/13/2023 By Brooke Lewis

Walking Dead

What It’s Really Like to Be a Ghost Tour Guide in Houston

Spooky season is grueling for these stewards of the city’s scariest stories.

10/30/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Comeback

What Houstonians Can Expect from the New River Oaks Theatre

Reopening by the end of this year, the storied building’s revitalization will ensure it continues to operate as a hallmark of the past and future of film.

06/16/2023 By Meredith Nudo