Behind the Line

The Dishwashers Who Keep Houston Restaurants Running

Often viewed as the lowest rung in restaurant kitchens, dishwashing is essential labor—and for some Houston chefs, the first step toward leadership.

01/15/2026 By Gabi De la Rosa

Bayougraphy

How This Houston Voice Became America’s First Ismaili Sportscaster

From Alief apartments to arenas and airwaves, Raheel Ramzanali’s path is a Houston story of hustle, representation, and resilience.

08/21/2025 By Erica Cheng

Dreamers

With Immigration Fear on the Rise, These Houston Chefs Are Using Their Voices

The Trump administration’s mass deportations are hurting the restaurant industry, but the city’s DACA recipient chefs are not staying quiet.

05/28/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Know Your Rights

What Houston Immigrants (and Those Who Love Them) Need to Know Right Now

An immigration law expert shares her best advice and where to find resources.

03/27/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

#HOTY

Introducing Our Houstonian(s) of the Year

Houstonia's inaugural award is a twofer.

11/18/2024 Edited by Emma Balter

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

Chiqui Sanchez Kennedy Is a Champion for Immigrant Rights

Her Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project shows that advocating for immigrants is important for the community at large.

08/28/2024 By Emilia Benton

VISUAL ART

Making Home Weaves Stories of Immigration Through Art

This poetic exhibition at the Asia Society is a must-see.

05/18/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Local news

Here's How You Can Help Haitian Refugees In Houston

Local organizations are asking for assistance in the wake of Haitian refugees arriving to Houston this week.

09/23/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Color us Amazed

Edgar Medina Melds Mexico and Houston Memories Through Color

The abstract painter's retrospective La Vida en Colores, viewable online through July 31, was recently on display in the Mexican Consulate.

07/14/2021 By Emma Schkloven

A brief timeline

Ed Gonzalez Has Been Serving Harris County for Years. Now, He’s to Head ICE

President Joe Biden tapped Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to head up the federal immigration agency Tuesday. We’re taking a look back at his career.

04/28/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Supporting Dreamers

'Immigrants Like Us' Helps Prepare Immigration Paperwork Online for Free

It's kind of like a Turbo Tax for DACA renewal and more, but with no fees.

07/15/2020 By Chameli Belk-Gupta

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: South America

Four South American immigrants share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp and Erica Hernandez

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Caribbean

Three immigrants from the Caribbean share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux and Jeff Balke

Cit of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Asia

Nine immigrants from all across Asia share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Abby Ledoux, Schaefer Edwards, Jeff Balke, and Catherine Matusow

City of Dreams

Finding Home a World Away: Africa

Four African immigrants share their stories.

03/02/2020 By Jeff Balke, Abby Ledoux, Schaefer Edwards, and Erica Hernandez

Editor's Note

A Life in Friendships

Houston's diversity makes us all better.

03/02/2020 By Catherine Matusow

Ace Attorneys

These Local Lawyers Are Helping Kids at the Border

Meet the heroes of the Children’s Immigration Law Academy.

12/01/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Welcome to America

The Alley’s Vietgone Will Stay With You For a Long Time

It's a subversive immigrant tale that challenges lazy assumptions and narratives.

10/10/2019 By Doni Wilson

Bayougraphy

Anne Chandler Is Seeking Justice for Houston's Most Vulnerable Immigrants

The executive director of the Tahirih Justice Center is "fighting like mad" for women and girls escaping violence.

05/24/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

News

For Houston's Women Refugee Community, There's Power in Numbers

Together, they’re building new lives, one swim class at a time.

03/25/2019 By Abby Ledoux