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

Bayougraphy

Meet the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s New Barrelman

John Harrison has big shoes to fill and he’s ready.

02/06/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Bayougraphy

Dr. Peter Hotez’s Fight for Vaccines Is Not Just in the Lab

The Houston-based scientist talks about his accomplishments, political culture wars, and his battle on misinformation.

01/06/2025 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

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

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

Real Talk

How Victoria Hutchins Went from Lawyer to Yoga Influencer and Author

Hutchins has 1 million TikTok followers as the Daily Victorian.

05/09/2024 By Brianna Griff

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

‘I Want It to Be a Safe Space’: Ashley Hoskins on the Power of Libraries

Meet the Third Ward resident who founded the Houston chapter of The Free Black Women’s Library.

04/07/2022 By Amarie Gipson

PROFILE

Houstonian John Devereaux Comes Home on Tour with Hamilton

Catch the Westfield High School graduate in the hit musical before it closes this Sunday, March 20.

03/17/2022 By Holly Beretto

NATIONAL DJ DAY

Meet Houston's Next Generation of DJs

These dancefloor maestros are transforming the city's underground party landscape through their own spin on the 1s and 2s.

01/20/2022 By Kiana Fitzgerald and Amarie Gipson

MUSICIAN PROFILE

Rapper Kari Faux Finds Her Truth in the South

The Little Rock, Arkansas-born artist wants you to know that she is here to stay.

01/06/2022 By Amarie Gipson

Making Space

With Kindness and Dignity, Houstonian Chantal Rochelle Is Creating Waves at Buzzfeed

A local girl explores Black identity as a web host, on her own terms.

10/08/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Staying positive

The Faces of Houston's Frozen Nightlife

Bayou City musicians talk about the toll of the coronavirus crisis on their careers.

05/06/2020 Photography by Marco Torres

Keep Houston Weird

Bill Davenport Is a Houston Art Legend

For three decades, the artist has carried the torch with his warm, wacky pop art creations.

10/03/2019 By Schaefer Edwards

Bayougraphy

Legendary Steel Guitarist Herb Remington Looks Back

You know this 91-year-old Houstonian’s music, if not his name.

10/30/2017 By Brittanie Shey

Heroes of Harvey

Cody Hirt, Veteran Outdoors Members: Saying Yes to a Dangerous Expedition

Without hesitation, Hirt, of Georgetown, Texas, gathered up volunteers and boats and headed to Houston.

10/02/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Heroes of Harvey

Celine Benavides: Super Mom

How a mother from the First Ward fed babies with help from Facebook.

10/02/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Heroes of Harvey

The Finley Family: Kayakers Turned Rescuers

During the height of the storm, this family from Maplewood paddled into action and saved lives.

10/02/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Heroes of Harvey

Susan Brock: The Cleanup Crew

How one woman in Meyerland forged a path through destruction

10/02/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Heroes of Harvey

Rev. Hannah Terry: In It for the Long Haul

The pastor at Westbury United Methodist Church and founder of FAM isn't letting neighbors fall through the cracks after Harvey.

10/02/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Houstonia Magazine

Profiles

Lauren Ashley Simmons Is Not Your Typical Politician

Meet the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s New Barrelman

Dr. Peter Hotez’s Fight for Vaccines Is Not Just in the Lab

Meet Our Houstonian of the Year Finalists

Chiqui Sanchez Kennedy Is a Champion for Immigrant Rights

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

How Victoria Hutchins Went from Lawyer to Yoga Influencer and Author

‘I Want It to Be a Safe Space’: Ashley Hoskins on the Power of Libraries

Houstonian John Devereaux Comes Home on Tour with Hamilton

Meet Houston's Next Generation of DJs

Rapper Kari Faux Finds Her Truth in the South

With Kindness and Dignity, Houstonian Chantal Rochelle Is Creating Waves at Buzzfeed

The Faces of Houston's Frozen Nightlife

Bill Davenport Is a Houston Art Legend

Legendary Steel Guitarist Herb Remington Looks Back

Cody Hirt, Veteran Outdoors Members: Saying Yes to a Dangerous Expedition

Celine Benavides: Super Mom

The Finley Family: Kayakers Turned Rescuers

Susan Brock: The Cleanup Crew

Rev. Hannah Terry: In It for the Long Haul