Only in Houston

Fake Boobs, Auto Theft, and an H-E-B Emergency Anthem?

A titillating disguise for a thief and a boat dump in the middle of the city.

02/16/2026 By Erica Cheng

Only in Houston

Only in Houston: Brisket Theft, Cybertrucks, and Drake at the Strip Club Again?

Houston kicked off 2026 with meat crimes, internet chaos, and celebrity moments only this city could deliver.

01/12/2026 By Erica Cheng

Only in Houston

Only in Houston: Rapper Gunna’s Run Club, a Symphony Surprise, and a Stuffed-Monkey ‘Murder’

Gunna’s run club, Marshawn Lynch’s turn with the baton, and a stuffed animal ‘crime’ that rocked Killen’s.

12/16/2025 By Erica Cheng

Ever Wonder Why

Why Isn’t Houston Considered Texas’s Weirdest City?

Houston has art cars, chopped and screwed rap, and Montrose block parties—so why does Austin get the crown?

12/03/2025 By Erica Cheng

Only in Houston

A Patrol Car ‘Swanga,’ Brian McKnight Before Christmas, and More Turkey Leg Hut Drama

Seasons change, Houston gets weirder.

11/18/2025 By Erica Cheng

Ever Wonder Why

How Pop-Ups Became Houston’s Hottest Dining Trend

Pop-ups aren’t just fleeting food fads. They’ve launched some of the city’s favorite restaurants—and the momentum isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

10/21/2025 By Erica Cheng

Butts & Babes

Only in Houston: Bike Riders in the Buff and a Rockets Win Written in the Stars

The city’s quirks on full display—from bare-it-all bike rides to baby booms at the zoo.

10/15/2025 By Erica Cheng

Only In Houston

Only in Houston: Trash Pandas, Margaritas, and Trump Burger Drama

From Galveston’s raccoon crews to a potent ballpark cocktail, here’s the strangest local news of the month.

08/19/2025 By Erica Cheng

Bonkers

Only in Houston: Celebrity Encounters, Flies, and a Political Coin Flip

All the weirdest, whack-a-doodle news buzzing around town.

07/17/2025 By Erica Cheng

Only in Houston

Weird Houston News You Missed Recently

Strange, hilarious, or chaotic, these events can only happen in a city like ours.

04/17/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

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

Ever Wonder Why…

What Do All the Animals at the Houston Rodeo Actually Do?

It’s more than just cattle, and everyone has a job—even the bunnies.

03/12/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Only in Houston

The Weirdest Houston News of 2024

A look back on the crazy headlines that kept us entertained (or outraged) all year.

01/16/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

All the Quirks

Weird Things to Love about Main Street Classic Notsuoh

If you’re enjoying a night out in downtown Houston, take a stroll into the classic bar for some quirky fun.

08/09/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Tour Time

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Oct. 6–8

Two weird tours, two musical diversions, one (of many) art fairs.

10/05/2017 By Morgan Kinney

In the name of gastronomy

Sea Cockroach Ceviche and Rotten Shark: Weird Meals We've Eaten Across the World

Of Nordic ants at the world's best restaurant and wriggling maggot-cheese on a sunny Italian island.

04/13/2016 Photography by Bill Wiatrak

Real Estate

Surreal Estate: Bayside Bizarre

Buy the weirdest building in Bacliff for only $250,000.

12/03/2013 By John Lomax

Houstonia Magazine

Weirdness

Fake Boobs, Auto Theft, and an H-E-B Emergency Anthem?

Only in Houston: Brisket Theft, Cybertrucks, and Drake at the Strip Club Again?

Only in Houston: Rapper Gunna’s Run Club, a Symphony Surprise, and a Stuffed-Monkey ‘Murder’

Why Isn’t Houston Considered Texas’s Weirdest City?

A Patrol Car ‘Swanga,’ Brian McKnight Before Christmas, and More Turkey Leg Hut Drama

How Pop-Ups Became Houston’s Hottest Dining Trend

Only in Houston: Bike Riders in the Buff and a Rockets Win Written in the Stars

Only in Houston: Trash Pandas, Margaritas, and Trump Burger Drama

Only in Houston: Celebrity Encounters, Flies, and a Political Coin Flip

Weird Houston News You Missed Recently

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

What Do All the Animals at the Houston Rodeo Actually Do?

The Weirdest Houston News of 2024

Weird Things to Love about Main Street Classic Notsuoh

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Oct. 6–8

Sea Cockroach Ceviche and Rotten Shark: Weird Meals We've Eaten Across the World

Surreal Estate: Bayside Bizarre