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

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month

Giddy up for budget season, y’all. Plus: Whitmire has another strange interaction.

05/19/2025 By Emily Hynds

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month

The removal of bike lanes on Austin Street stirred up some drama and Airbnb operators have new mandates.

04/21/2025 By Emily Hynds

Snub

Abundance Suffers from a Houston-Size Scarcity

Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s new book lays out a compelling reason why it’s so hard to build in America, but treats existing Lone Star solutions like flyover country.

04/21/2025 By Evan Mintz

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

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month

The late Mayor Sylvester Turner was honored while squabbles over district funds and the Montrose TIRZ continue.

03/24/2025 By Emily Hynds

Bayougraphy

Lauren Ashley Simmons Is Not Your Typical Politician

The Texas state representative describes herself as a “very regular” woman who just wants better for her kids and her constituents.

03/06/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month

An eventful month at city hall was marked by audit drama, TIRZ drama, and lawsuit drama…just lots of money drama.

02/24/2025 By Emily Hynds

Town Crier

What You Missed at Houston City Council This Month

An eventful month at city hall was marked by cold weather and…rats in the HPD evidence room?!

01/27/2025 By Emily Hynds

City Hall 101

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Houston City Council Meetings

…but were afraid to ask.

01/27/2025 By Emily Hynds

#HOTY

Introducing Our Houstonian(s) of the Year

Houstonia's inaugural award is a twofer.

11/18/2024 Edited by Emma Balter

Voter Guide

Everything Houstonians Need to Know About What’s on the Ballot

All eyes are on the presidential race, but there’s so much more at stake in November’s local elections.

10/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

#HOTY

Meet Our Houstonian of the Year Finalists

These amazing locals have all inspired us this year...but only one can win. Cast your vote today.

10/08/2024 By Emma Balter

Council Concerns

What Your Neighbors Are Complaining about at Houston City Hall

These are the local political issues Houstonians actually care about.

09/18/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Grabbing the Mantle

The Top Contenders for Sheila Jackson Lee’s Congressional Seat

The race is on to replace the late congresswoman, who served Houston for three decades before dying of cancer in July.

08/13/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

In with the New

The Young Texan Politicians You Should Be Following

These up-and-comers are changing the face of the state’s politics.

08/05/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

2024 Houstonian of the Year Finalist

New Texas Senator Molly Cook Is All about ‘Treating’ Voters

The ER nurse turned politician is using her lessons from the hospital to better serve her constituents in the capitol.

07/22/2024 By Uvie Bikomo