Green Spaces

The Women Behind Houston’s Most Beloved Parks

Ima Hogg, Barbara Jordan, Christia Adair—the activists, conservationists, and pioneers whose names grace Houston’s green spaces.

06/04/2026 By Isobella Jade

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

Touch of Gray

These Houston Photographers Honor the Dignity, Beauty of Gray Hair

Artists Masha Glebova and Cressandra Thibodeaux place older women front and center in their works, challenging viewers to acknowledge individual people as well as broader social issues.

12/17/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Aunt Flo

Houston Doctor Shares Menstrual Health Tips

Find out how to care for your body during that time of the month.

05/27/2022 By Danielle Wright

International Women's Day

The Ladies Who Keep Houston In Motion

Here's who is making change in the city.

03/08/2022 By Danielle Wright Photography by Ahmad Sweeney

Breakin'

This Woman Is Revolutionizing Houston's Hip-Hop Culture

Bgirl City is celebrating 10 years of helping female breakdancers find their groove.

12/09/2021 By Lucia Rodriguez

Northside Worldwide

Tattoo Artist's Unique Style Fuels Her Blossoming Rap Career

Meet Ghetto Princess, the Houston bilingual rapper from the Northside.

11/26/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Feature

This Houstonian Is Realizing Her Wrestling Dreams

Student of WWE star, Booker T, returns to the ring for November 27 event.

11/24/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Essay

Memories of AstroWorld Then and Now

"It was the epicenter of fun for Houston kids up until 2005."

11/04/2021 By Amy Müller

EDITOR’S PICKS

3 Women Artists Who Are Redefining Portrait Photography in Houston

Meet Bria Lauren, Karen Navarro, and Emily Peacock.

09/17/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Do Good

Five Ways to Give in Houston on International Women's Day

Women are disproportionately affected by Covid-19's economic toll. Here's how to help.

03/08/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Girl Boss

Rent a Desk at SheSpace, Houston’s New Women-Centric Coworking Space

The communal office space, set to open this fall, is all about female empowerment.

11/11/2020 By Brittany Cristiano

Virtual Her-story

Heritage Society Takes 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage Online

The exhibit, Women Cast Their Ballots, will be up on the museum's website through March 2021.

08/19/2020 By Emma Schkloven

The Future Is Female Edition

The To-Doux List: March 6–8

This weekend brings free workouts, country queens, and women-centric pop-ups.

03/05/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Girl Boss

This Female-Founded, Female-Focused App Wants to Connect Women CEOs

HerHeadquarters, which recently launched in Houston, is moving its headquarters here this spring.

02/26/2020 By Paola Kustra

Girl Power

Catastrophic Theatre’s Fefu and Her Friends Tells a Tale of Sisterhood

The avant-garde play by María Irene Fornés tackles themes of identity and female friendship.

02/17/2020 By Holly Beretto

Fix Houston

How to Get Houston Voting

The League of Women Voters of Houston has a three-pronged approach.

01/30/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Perfect Party

November's Perfect Party: Ladies' Night Edition

This month is all about female empowerment.

10/28/2019 By Catherine Matusow

Herstory

Starting Today, Lyft Celebrates Women's History With Free Rides to Noteworthy Spots

The March promotion aims to get people to museums, monuments, and women-owned businesses, including three in Houston.

03/08/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Harlem to Houston

Meet the Business Mogul Shining a Light on Diverse Designers (and Making Shoes with LeBron James)

Harlem's Fashion Row CEO and founder Brandice Daniel will speak at a Houston conference on January 26.

01/17/2019 By Gabrielle Nicole Pharms