A Legacy That Lasts

Main Street Theater Celebrates a Half Century in Houston

For five decades, Main Street Theater has nurtured Houston talent, challenged audiences, and built an enduring stage for the city's storytellers.

09/09/2025 By Holly Beretto

Rabbit Hole

The Unexpected Ways in Which Houstonians Have Helped Shape Wikipedia

ImagiNoir/BLMHTX, the Menil Collection, and Rice University have all hosted edit-a-thons to help fight misinformation, as well as make local emergency services more accessible.

08/12/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Reasons to Love Houston

Houston's Public Art Has Never Been Better

The city funds its art community, and it shows. Here are some of our favorite works about town.

04/01/2025 By Meredith Nudo

The Must List

Do Ho Suh’s Moody Center Exhibition Reveals the Art Behind His Art

In Process reflects on an interdisciplinary approach to creativity, as well as how artists design and craft their showcase pieces and gallery shows.

10/24/2024 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

Shop and Dine

Where to Find the Best Rice Village Has to Offer

This quaint Houston neighborhood has all you could ask for in its 16 walkable blocks.

05/22/2024 By Meredith Nudo and Sofia Gonzalez

Culture Connect

New Exhibit on an Ancient Culture Has Lessons for Houstonians

Mudhif on Rice at Rice University’s campus explores the Marsh Arab culture while advising locals on climate adaptation.

08/30/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Design Your Dorm

10 Fab Decor Items Your Favorite Undergrad Needs For Their Dorm

Everything you need to take your dorm from plain to personal

08/09/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Dorm Life

Gear Up for College With These Dorm Room Essentials

Shower caddy? Check!

07/20/2022 By Jessica Lodge With Danielle Wright

West University

Property Dreams: A Modern Home in West University

We found a home in West University with a modern twist on classic architecture.

07/15/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Fiscally Responsible

Rice University Named the Best College Investment in Texas

Wondering where to spend your tuition dollars? This Houston university ranks No. 1 in the state.

07/06/2022 By Brianna Benitez, Jessica Lodge, and Alexia Partouche

Getting That Degree

Diploma-Worthy Graduation Shoes For Everyone

We found the best in footwear for grads of all ages.

05/06/2022 By Danielle Wright

Arts Scene

Moody Kicks Off 2022 With Incredible New Slate of Programs

Rice University’s premier art institution has big plans for its 5th anniversary.

01/05/2022 By Amarie Gipson

News

Very Artsy News: MFAH’s New Theater, Murals and More

A weekly brief on what’s happening in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

11/30/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Owls are wise

Rice University Ranks in the Top 10 Best Colleges

According to a study, Rice University ranks No. 7 in best colleges in the nation.

08/23/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong Edited by Shelby Stewart

Creativity in the Bayou City

The Best Time to Visit Rice's Twilight Epiphany Is ... You Guessed It .... Dusk

Sure, nothing gold can stay, but check out the cerulean blues and brilliant tangerines of this James Turrell public art piece in the evenings and early mornings.

02/04/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Top Doctors 2020

Could This Device Help Save Covid-19 Patients Before the ICU?

A device that counts T-cells on the quick could help identify the most vulnerable patients.

09/04/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Posing in the Rain

6 Gorgeous Spots for Rainy Day Photoshoots in Houston

The city’s stormy season doesn’t have to stop you from making memories you’ll never forget.

06/22/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

No more handshakes

The Future of Work in a Post-Pandemic World

We talked to three local experts about what the workplace is going to look like after the coronavirus crisis.

06/09/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

The Sesquipedalian

Grace Walters Is the Spelling Bee Coach of Champions

In the world of competitive spelling, an 18-year-old from Magnolia is queen bee.

05/01/2020 By Laura Furr Mericas

Public Policy for a New Era: Introducing Rice University’s Master of Social Policy Evaluation

The program emphasizes using data analytics and research science to impact social policy and improve people’s lives.

03/02/2020