Small-Town Stopover

Why Alpine Is Worth a Stop on Any West Texas Road Trip

With mountains, art, and great food, Alpine holds its own next to Marfa.

01/20/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Riding Sunset

Riding the Sunset Limited, a Texas Train Ride to Remember

A ride on America’s oldest named passenger train reveals the beauty and the bumps of traveling through Texas, the slower way.

01/06/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Trippin’

Seguin, the Small Texas Town That Keeps It Real

Located just outside of San Antonio, this Texas town serves up some of the best barbecue and the biggest pecans in Texas.

12/15/2025 By Gabi De la Rosa

Nature, Nearby

Top 5 Texas State Parks Within 2 Hours of Houston

Trade traffic for nature—trails, lakes, and starry skies are closer than you think.

10/22/2025 By Saba Khonsari

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Do Texans Love H-E-B Like No Other?

Not all grocery stores are built equally...and no store does more.

04/16/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Yeehaw

The Ultimate Texas Travel Bucket List

You can see a Willie Nelson concert at an old dive or stargaze into the darkest skies right here in the Lone Star State.

12/11/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Ever Wonder Why…

Why Texas Is the Only State with Its Own Grid

Sure, it’s freedom, but is it sustainable? We look at the independent system’s frequent record of failure.

10/09/2024 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

The Doctor Is In

Meet the Houston Actor from Those Viral Anti–Greg Abbott Videos

Joe Grisaffi plays a doctor bearing bad news in Mothers Against Greg Abbott ads.

03/12/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Documentary

12 Crime Documentaries Set in the Lone Star State

Some of the most terrifying crimes happened in Texas. Here are the documentaries that revisit them.

12/15/2022 By Shelby Stewart With Anna Rajagopal

Spotted

These 15 Celebrities Have Gorgeous Homes in Texas

Celebrity sightings are not uncommon anymore in the Lone Star State.

09/29/2022 By Shelby Stewart

BANNED BOOKS

10 Popular Titles on Texas's Very Long List of Banned Books

Those under fire include titles dealing with racism, police brutality, gender and sexuality.

09/22/2022 By Amarie Gipson

On the go

Airbnb Names Houston as a Top Destination for Digital Nomads

Looking to work while traveling? The Bayou City is a prime place.

08/10/2022 By Jessica Lodge

What's The Law

What You Need to Know about Abortion in Texas

With Friday’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, here’s what we know.

06/27/2022 By Danielle Wright

Too Fast, Too Careless

Texas Has Been Listed as the State with the Worst Drivers in 2022

The Lone Star State ties with New Mexico for the No. 1 spot.

04/08/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Watch Parties

Things To Do In Houston This Week, March 21

New restaurants, store opening, and the start of March Madness.

03/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Voting

Everything You Need to Know Ahead of the Texas Primaries

Houstonia's guide to the upcoming primary election.

01/27/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Texas Politics

Beto O'Rourke Announces Official Run For Texas Governor

The El Paso native has entered the 2022 gubernatorial race.

11/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Knockin' on Houston's Door

New Study Finds That Harris County Is a Magnet for California Residents

Lower prices and larger living attract thousands of Californians to Space City.

10/20/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

Film

3 Texas Inspired Coming-of-Age Films To Stream

In the mood for some nostalgia? Miss Juneteenth, Boyhood and BULL will give you the perfect dose.

10/13/2021 By Amarie Gipson