Hit the Road

The Best Texas Family Road Trips You Can Take from Houston

Indoor water parks, Hill Country state parks, and historic Texas cities worth loading up the car for this summer.

04/22/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Saba Khonsari

Sweet Tooth

The Best Ice Cream Shops in Houston Right Now

Stretchy booza, kulfi falooda, mangonadas, small-batch soft serve, and every Houston frozen treat worth the detour.

04/21/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

Fun in the Sun

The Best Pool and Patio Trends to Entertain in Summery Style

From tech that keeps your pool the perfect temp to patio furniture that won’t go brittle under the sun, there’s plenty of options to welcome guests in comfort.

06/25/2025 By Diane Cowen

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

Things About the Houston Summers We Love and Hate

Our longest season means miserable temperatures but tons of beach trips.

06/20/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The H in CO

Every Summer, a ‘Texas Takeover’ Swarms Colorado

Cooler weather draws droves of Houstonians (often decked in Astros gear, of course) to Aspen and surrounding towns.

08/16/2024 By Diane Cowen

Bloodsuckers

Houston’s Mosquito Problem Is Getting Untenable

We demand to know what the city is doing about it.

07/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Chill Out

Houston's Best Ice Cream Shops to Beat the Heat

The popsicle purveyors, ice creameries, and frozen treat shops to cure your summer angst.

06/25/2024 By Daniel Renfrow and Sofia Gonzalez

No Sweat, Baby

An Insider’s Guide (Literally) to Indoor Summer Fun in Houston

As the season pushes three-digit temps, you’ll find us having a blast in air-conditioning.

05/28/2024 By Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Daniel Renfrow

Tropical Paradise?

The 'Hashtag Lagoon Life' Is Apparently Now a Thing in Houston

Acres and acres of crystal-clear waters and beach vibes are coming to suburbs across the region.

05/03/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Hot or Not

Are We in for Another Summer Scorcher in Houston?

An expert weighs in on whether or not we’ll have another record-breaking season.

04/29/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Sweating It Out

Sorry, This Houston Heat Is Not Ending Anytime Soon

We asked a meteorologist when we can expect the end to this hot madness.

08/23/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Adult Swim

Stock Tank Pools Are Our Favorite New Summer Trend

Although originally intended for cattle, these budget-friendly pools are just as good at cooling off humans.

07/19/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Staying Cool

How to Have Fun in Houston This Summer in the Sweet Embrace of A/C

When sticky season comes around, there are plenty of ways to get out of the house while keeping your chill.

05/26/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Heat Heroes

When Temperatures Rise, These Houstonians Come to the Rescue

One air-conditioned afternoon, water save, and snow cone at a time.

05/11/2023 By Angela Cabotaje and Geneva Diaz

Health Watch

Everything You Need to Know About Summer Skin Care

A Houston dermatologist weighs in on surviving the sun this summer.

08/02/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Health Watch

Experts Weigh In on Staying Hydrated This Summer

With social media admonitions swirling as they do, a Houston dietitian drops some truth about drinking water.

07/01/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Sip Into Summer

Local Juice Bars to Cool You Down This Summer

From smoothies to wellness shots, these drinks are the ultimate mood booster.

06/14/2022 By Danielle Wright With Jessica Lodge

Clutch City

Beat the Heat with These Summer Beauty & Grooming Essentials

Shop the best in beauty and grooming from the Houstonia summer issue.

06/06/2022 By Danielle Wright

Open Road

8 Water-Based Activities to Experience in Texas

Venture out and find somewhere exciting to escape the relentless heat.

06/02/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

SALUTE

Carryout, DIYS and Dine In: Where to Eat for Memorial Day Weekend

Tex Mex, ‘cue and all you can eat mudbugs that will have you saying ‘Oorah’

05/26/2022 By Shelby Stewart and Daniel Renfrow