One-Sentence Stories

Satirical Takes on the Latest Houston News

Wandering goats, a school district succession plan, and more fill the weird Houston news of late.

05/08/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Very Houston News

The Medical Center’s Spires Are Gone, But Spanish Village Is Saved

Plus, why we’re thunder-stuck.

07/16/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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Lake Conroe Gator Says “See You Later”

Plus, we’re picking a fight with Chicago and one Astros fan picks a fight with Oakland.

07/09/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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Houston’s Celebs Are Just Better Than Yours

Just another roundup of Bayou City celebrities doing cool things.

07/02/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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Travis Scott Is Basically Willy Wonka Now

Win free tickets to Astroworld by drinking the Houston rapper’s hard seltzer. Plus more ticket news.

06/25/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Very Houston News

What’s the Deal with Houston and Cannonballs?

Plus, even more weird city rankings.

06/18/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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Don’t Let One Guy on Twitter Lie to You: Houston’s in the South

Plus, shoot for the stars. Even if you miss, at least you have a cool spaceport.

06/11/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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The Space City Weather App Is Finally Here. Now Go Do an Anti-Rain Dance

Will we ever see the sun again? Plus news about the “Be Someone” bridge and George Lopez.

06/04/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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Simone Biles ... We're Not Worthy

In this week’s installment, we talk about our hometown hero, basketball, and, because sure, Darth Vader.

05/28/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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J.J. Watt Is Back in Houston ... Sort of

A is for animals and Astrodomes. Plus, some questionable parking.

05/21/2021 By Emma Schkloven

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Let’s Talk about Tigers and 50 Cent Memes

Plus, we’re looking at some questionable 'best of' lists.

05/14/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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100K Astroworld Tickets Sold Out in an Hour This Week

Houstonians were almost too excited over music fest tickets. Plus, Beyoncé met Selena at the mall.

05/07/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

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Guy Fieri Came Back to H-Town This Week

In our first installment of Very Houston News, the celebrity chef shows up. So does a cow.

04/30/2021 By Timothy Malcolm