Houston vs. Dallas

A Rivalrous History

Up until 1900, Galveston was Houston’s chief rival. And then came the Great Hurricane, and suddenly an inland port seemed like not just a good idea, but a necessary one.

08/01/2013 By John Lomax

Cover Story

Houston vs. Dallas

273 Reasons the Rivalry’s Over and We Won

07/30/2013

Open Road

Saturday Morning Coming Down In Española, New Mexico

To get to know a place fast, get a haircut.

07/23/2013 By John Lomax

Sand & Sea

Endless Summer: Tackle the Best Beaches in Texas Like a Local

From prime pier-fishing spots to handicapped sea turtle sanctuaries, we've combed the state's beaches to bring you the very best of the Gulf Coast.

07/09/2013 By Houstonia Staff

Sand & Sea

The Houstonian's Guide to Texas Beaches

Surprises around every dune. Plus, five summer survival guides!

07/09/2013

Slideshow

Sunday Morning at Sunny Flea Market

07/08/2013

Texas Beaches

Five Hot New Books...

...and the beaches to read them on.

07/05/2013 By Kerry H.

Texas Beaches

Danger Averted!

Solutions to the most common hazards of a day at the beach

07/05/2013 By John Lomax

Open Road

Maroon Bells Migration

A Houstonian’s guide to Aspen.

07/05/2013 By Stewart Oksenhorn

Texas Beaches

Ask Dr. Beach

Beachcombing 101

07/01/2013 Photography by Peter Holley

Texas Beaches

The Eccentric Appeal of Bolivar Peninsula

Along this spit of sand, everyone drives on the beaches—even environmentalists on their way to the shorebird sanctuary.

07/01/2013 By Robb Walsh

U-S-A! U-S-A!

Which Presidential Library is Right for You?

Follow our handy flowchart.

07/01/2013 By Catherine Matusow Illustrations by Alese Pickering

Car Rental Revolution

Sleek, Silver, and Smart

Silvercar brings its fleet of high-tech Audis to Hobby.

06/27/2013 By John Nova Lomax

Destination Houston

Who Comes To Houston: Visitors Or Tourists?

Who are all those out-of-towners, and what are they after?

06/26/2013 By John Lomax

Fails

TripAdvisor's Worst Houston Tip

Sending you to bad and closed bars isn't the worst of it.

06/26/2013 By John Nova Lomax

July 4th Travel

Good Times, Great Tunes, and Loud, Loud Explosions

Where to celebrate independence Texas-style.

06/25/2013 By John Nova Lomax

In-Town Escapes

Armand Bayou by Day and by Night

Despite our fruitless searches for owls and homemade cheese, Armand Bayou is a great close-in getaway.

06/13/2013 By Ellen Goodacre

Air Travel

The Dreamliner Lives Up To Its Name

Houstonians rave over Boeing 787.

06/13/2013 By John Lomax

Air Travel

Southwest's Blowout Sale

Fly cheap from Hobby to dozens of US cities.

06/11/2013 By John Lomax

In-Town Travels

Westside's Marrakesh Mansion

Dream Moroccan Staycation Home: $26K A Month

06/06/2013 By John Lomax