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Houston Creatives Balance and Blend Their Day Jobs with Their Art

Being an artist can be financially precarious even for the most talented, but these creators show it’s possible to thrive even as they pursue careers elsewhere.

06/26/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Behind the Scenes

Meet the Museum Workers Who Make Houston’s Arts Scene What It Is

From docents to the social media team, it takes a village to keep the city’s cultural institutions thriving.

09/06/2023 By Geneva Diaz and Emma Balter

Need To Know

I’ve Filed For Unemployment. Now What?

Our burning questions about employment and benefits amid the coronavirus, answered.

04/09/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Money, Money, Money

The Houstonian's Guide to Making—and Saving—Money

Improve your financial health this year.

12/31/2018 By Houstonia Staff

Money, Money, Money

How Do Houstonians Earn and Spend Their Money?

We break it down.

12/31/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

Money, Money, Money

4 Ways to Make Bank in Houston Without Being a Doctor or an Engineer

Lesser-known, high-paying gigs.

12/31/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Money, Money, Money

5 Houstonians With Cool (and Profitable) Side Hustles

Every day they're hustling. (Literally.)

12/31/2018 By Laura Furr Mericas

Money, Money, Money

Is Houston Still a Cheap Place to Live?

Houston has always had a reputation of being a super-affordable city—but is it outgrowing that image?

12/31/2018 By Dianna Wray