Now Vending

Where to Get Free Books at the Push of a Button

A book vending machine at the Northeast Multi-Service Center makes a small contribution to the still-ailing Houston Public Libraries.

11/29/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Baked Goodness

How Harvey Helped Build the Kolache Bar

The Energy Corridor bakery served through the storm and neighbors are paying it forward.

11/28/2017 By Sherilyn Matthews

Ice House

Where Do Animals Go During a Hurricane?

Harvey left us wondering: do critters hunker down during natural disasters?

10/30/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Green Again

Houston, Get Your Green Cans Ready: Curbside Recycling Returns Next Month

The city is resuming normal recycling schedules soon after removing 1 million cubic yards of Harvey debris.

10/25/2017 By Laura Furr Mericas

Highly Evolved

Its Opening Delayed by Harvey, Evo Taco Is Now Going Strong

Whether it's CFS or BLT, this new taqueria's fillings are just what Houston needs.

10/18/2017 By Sherilyn Matthews

Beer With a Cause

Revolver Brewing's New Beer Helps Hurricane Victims

One hundred percent of profits from Harvey Relief Golden Ale goes to charity.

10/17/2017 By Charnee Collier

Troubled Waters

The Deliberate Flooding of West Houston

Thousands of Houstonians have been left with gutted homes—and many, many questions.

10/16/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt and Roxanna Asgarian

Fashion Forward

Fashion X Houston Benefits Rebuild Texas Fund with Three Nights of Runway Shows

"To talk about that resiliency versus actually showing it onstage are two different things."

10/13/2017 By Julia Davila

On Pointe

Dance Companies Converge Upon New York for Harvey Fundraising Extravaganza

“Hearts for Houston” will feature live performances by dancers from seven major companies to benefit the United Way of Greater Houston’s Harvey Relief Fund.

10/12/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Charity

Jewelers for Texas Is the Sparkliest Harvey Fundraiser

An online jewelry auction is hoping to raise serious funds for hurricane victims.

10/05/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Dept. of Optimism

What the City of Houston Will Do, Post-Harvey

The city's going to change now, right? Right?

10/02/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Best of Houstonia

The Heroes of Harvey

How a devastating storm brought out the best of Houston during the worst of times.

10/02/2017 By Houstonia Staff

Ice House

On Learning to Live within a Flood-Prone Prairie

Houston really isn't built in the best place to withstand hurricanes. Or flooding.

10/02/2017 By Jeff Balke

Heroes of Harvey

How Bad Was Harvey? We Have the Numbers

The impact was devastating, and the data catastrophic.

10/02/2017 By Laura Furr Mericas

Heroes of Harvey

The Unexpected Hero of Harvey: Technology

Harvey was America's first major natural disaster of the modern tech era—which was lucky, as the internet and social media saved lives during the storm.

10/02/2017 By Jeff Balke