Wider Wallets

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Free Museums

Here's how to access world-class art, history, science, and more in Houston at no cost.

03/05/2026 By Emma Balter and Meredith Nudo

Breaking Tradition

Meet the Women Redefining Houston’s Mariachi Scene

All-female mariachi groups are breaking barriers, inspiring young girls, and reshaping Mexican musical traditions.

01/05/2026 By Jason Collins

The Must List

Heritage Society’s New Exhibit Centers Karankawa History and Culture

Karankawa: An Enduring Culture of Texas educates visitors on Houston’s original inhabitants and addresses concerns regarding artifact ownership in the museum industry.

11/26/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Ever Wonder Why…

How Did ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ Become a Thing?

For more than 20 years, the safety warning has educated many about the dangers of driving through floodwaters.

07/01/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

How a New Group Is Reclaiming Texas’s Almost-Lost Native American Culture

The American Indian Center of Houston is supporting Indigenous communities in the city and beyond.

10/09/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

The More You Know

New Hispanic History Tool Can Help Us Learn More about Houston

Galveston’s name and the bronze statue at Hermann Park have an interesting backstory.

06/21/2023 By Geneva Diaz

DAMES AND KNIGHTS

7 Must-See Castles You Can Visit Without Leaving Texas

Experience a dungeon wine tasting in Johnson City or rent an AirBnb castle in Burnet.

02/15/2022 By Geneva Diaz

HOUSTON HISTORY

DJ Flash Gordon Parks Is Houston’s Living Encyclopedia of Music

Meet the ethnomusicologist uncovering the city’s rich history.

09/02/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Freedom On The Strand

How Galveston Is Honoring Its Role as the Birthplace of Juneteenth

The Juneteenth Legacy Project pays homage to June 19, 1865, with the new Absolute Equality mural.

06/18/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Bam, Pow

Third Planet Is Still Going Strong after 45 Years

Not even a pandemic could bring the oldest privately owned comic book store in Houston (and in Texas) down.

09/23/2020 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

The Woman's Hour

Timeline: Women's Suffrage in Houston

From the founding of the first women's suffrage club to seeing three Black candidates on the 1920 ballot, Houston has deeper ties to suffrage than you might think.

08/26/2020 By Emma Schkloven