Only in Houston

Houston’s Tainted Gas, Astrodome Discourse, and Sinking Suburbs

Headlines here never disappoint.

05/28/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Town Crier

Houston’s ICE Policy Fight, the District C Runoff, and More City Council News

A street name change, the District C election continues, and a Houston Police Department/ICE policy rollercoaster—here’s what you missed inside City Hall this month.

04/27/2026 By Emily Hynds

Growing Pains?

Houston Is a Young City. So, Why Are So Many of Our Politicians Old?

Houston’s median age is 36. So why does the city keep electing politicians twice that age—and what would it take to change that?

04/23/2026 By Erica Cheng

Only in Houston

Trump vs. Turtles, AI vs. Traffic, Meteors vs. Roofs

Star light, star bright, first chunk of space rock to smash a roof tonight.

04/14/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Bayougraphy

How Joe Panzarella Went from "Never Coming Back" to Running for Houston City Council

Joe Panzarella spent years abroad before Houston pulled him back, transforming a BikeHouston volunteer into District C's most compelling candidate.

04/01/2026 By Erica Cheng

Town Crier

Why Houston’s Mayor and This City Councilmember Keep Clashing

Plus, new parks, Houston's response to ICE, a District C special election, and more from City Hall this month.

03/24/2026 By Emily Hynds

Get Your Sticker

Want to Support Houston's Art Scene? Vote.

With multiple Harris County elections ahead, HouArts and local leaders push voters to prioritize funding, preservation, affordable housing, and arts education.

02/27/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Town Crier

What Houston City Council Is Saying About ICE, Police Overtime, and More

This February, city councilmembers and citizens clashed over ICE’s presence in Houston. The George R. Brown is getting a $2 billion facelift, and the city is overbudget (again).

02/23/2026 By Emily Hynds

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month, January 2026

Questions over a controversial drainage fund, how a councilmember butted heads with the mayor, and welcoming in a new member.

01/26/2026 By Emily Hynds

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council in December 2025

Continued inaction on apartment inspection reform, potential misuse of funds, and Councilmember Plummer says farewell.

12/29/2025 By Emily Hynds

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month, November 2025

New civility ordinances, ICE collaboration questions, and another stalled apartment reform dominated this month’s city council meetings.

11/25/2025 By Emily Hynds

2025 Houstonian of the Year

Councilmember Edward Pollard Is Our Houstonian of the Year

From street cleanup to implementing job boards, Pollard’s policies have resonated beyond District J.

11/21/2025 By Erica Cheng

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month, October 2025

From tax rate battles to the removal of Montrose’s rainbow crosswalk, here’s what you missed inside city hall this month.

10/30/2025 By Emily Hynds

Bayougraphy

From Sunnyside to City Hall: City Council Hopeful Jordan Thomas Talks the Talk

The At-Large Position 4 candidate grew up across Houston, from Sunnyside to Katy, and now hopes to turn personal struggles into policy change.

10/22/2025 By Erica Cheng

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month, September 2025

The state meddling in local affairs, even more restrictions on pedestrians, and a unified MLK Day parade.

09/22/2025 By Emily Hynds

Behind the Curtain

NEA Grant Cuts Leave Houston Arts Groups Facing Uncertainty

The loss of NEA dollars is pushing Houston arts groups to rethink how they fund performances, exhibits, and education programs.

09/16/2025 By Holly Beretto

Bitter Bite

When the Trump Burger Came Back to Bite

Trump Burger’s deportation saga is proof: No one is exempt.

09/04/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley

Flood Impact

One Month After Central Texas Floods, Grief and Questions Remain

In light of ongoing investigations, Houston has embraced Kerr County with donation drives and volunteer efforts.

08/04/2025 By Erica Cheng and Sofia Gonzalez

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month, July 2025

A legislative flex, nighttime public comment changes, and dress code drama have Houstonians talking.

07/21/2025 By Emily Hynds

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month

Budget, budget, budget, more budget, and finally an end to the requirement that police personnel make at least one traffic stop on every shift.

06/23/2025 By Emily Hynds