Houston
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Punching In: Who makes Houston’s rodeo boots?
This Houston bootmaker doesn’t use any technology newer than 1950 to craft his one-of-a-kind boots—keeping an old-school tradition alive, one pair at a time.
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Punching In: The fancy pen industry is booming, and you can thank Gen Z for that
These pen collectors are bringing back the analog lifestyle and nurturing community at the same time.
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Third time’s the charm: Houston Pride Parade finally rolls Aug. 15
The annual Houston Pride Parade was originally scheduled to take place in June to coincide with the Pride Houston 365 festival but was rescheduled due to weather.
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These Texas businesses are fighting ICE—here’s how
From Houston to San Antonio, businesses across the state are combating federal immigration enforcement in creative ways.
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Houston Marathon Foundation awards scholarships to three local grads
Three recent high school graduates received scholarships from the Houston Marathon Foundation. Here are all the details (and how to apply).
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10 traditions every Houstonian should experience
Houston is full of weird and wonderful things that make our city special. Here’s a list of traditions every proud Houstonian should experience at least once.
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Are you living in one of Houston’s food deserts? Here’s what to know
While Houston continues to grow and thrive, many residents find themselves in food deserts with limited access to nutritious options.
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7 beloved Black-owned restaurants in Houston to try this month
There’s no better time than Black Business Month to eat at these Black-owned restaurants in Houston, bringing culture, history, and flavor to the city’s dining scene.
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11 farmers markets to visit in the Houston area
National Farmers Market Week is here, running from August 2-8. Texas hosts more than 200 registered farmers markets, but getting from farm to market isn’t always simple.
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Best used bookstores in Houston for book lovers
National Book Lover’s Day is on August 9 and is every reader’s opportunity to celebrate their favorite titles—new and old.
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Here’s how Houston’s neighborhoods got their names
The names of Houston’s oldest neighborhoods come from unexpected corners of the city’s past. This is how our neighborhoods got their names.
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Judge says ICE must free witness to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo shooting within 48 hours
On July 27, a federal judge ordered the release of a key witness to the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, ruling that Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego must be freed within 48 hours.
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Rep. Menefee: ICE gets billions, hides its face and dodges accountability
ICE is the country’s best-funded law enforcement agency, yet Rep. Christian Menefee says its agents killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo without body cameras, fired into a moving vehicle and operated behind masks.
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Houstonians say rising costs and worse healthcare access are pushing families to the brink
US Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) concluded his “Affordability Listening Tour” in Houston’s fifth ward community with roundtable discussions centering on economic pressures, including the rising cost of housing, groceries, healthcare, utilities, and transportation.
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‘No member of Congress should be trading stock’: Menefee says as he pushes for stronger ethics rules
US Rep. Christian Menefee says the House’s “insider trading ban” isn’t a ban at all — arguing Republicans watered it down, kept stock trading for lawmakers, and then tacked on a voter ID provision to sink the bill.
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‘Stronger than fear’: US Rep. demands answers in ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
A Houston oversight forum on July 24 put US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) use of force under scrutiny as US Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) declared, “We are stronger than fear.”
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Punching In: Meet the Midtown watch clinic restoring history
Houston’s Wheeler Watch Clinic has stood on the same neighborhood streets for 69 years, helping thousands of Houstonians salvage their family histories.
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Houston Toy Museum announces closure as rent becomes too costly
The Houston Toy Museum is closing its doors on Aug. 30 due to rent prices. Here’s everything you need to know.
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How a wave of new development in Houston will change the skyline
A wave of new development in Houston will add a dozen new buildings to its evolving landscape over the coming years. Here’s what to know.
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A popular coffee franchise pushed this small Houston business out
Amy Lin’s small art business greeted customers in the heart of Montrose until coffee shop chain La La Land moved in next door—life suddenly got harder.
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9 Houston Attractions with free entry days
Some of Houston’s must-sees have free admission days, so you don’t have to break the bank to see all the city has to offer.
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Momentum builds: Community plans Friday shutdown for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Protests have continued for 14 days as the movement demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was killed in an encounter with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, grows across Houston.
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Houston, mark your calendars with these upcoming events
This is an ongoing list of this week’s events and things to do in the Houston area. If you know of an event we should feature, write in and let us know.
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‘Art over greed’: How a Houston art cafe survived a franchise next door
When a popular coffee shop chain moved into their already-packed strip mall, this shop owner knew she’d have to leave to keep her business alive.
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‘You have my commitment to doing better’: Talarico responds to concerns from Black Texans
US Senate nominee James Talarico made a stop in Houston ahead of Sunday’s town hall at the Kingdom Builder’s Center, where he invited residents to hear his vision for Texas and join the conversation.
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Eat big, give back: Houston Restaurant Weeks returns August 1
This year’s Houston Restaurant Weeks event will take run through September 7.
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Local advocates set to hit the streets Sunday demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Justice groups across Houston are calling for a mass turnout Sunday at 2 p.m. at Ervan Chew Park, demanding answers in the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
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One nation, under Flock: Houston is surveilled by 4,000 AI cameras
Thousands of AI cameras quietly monitor Houston roads, parking lots and neighborhoods—here’s the information they’re storing about you.
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Frustrations mount as community calls on Whitmire to oppose ICE
Frustrations continue to mount in Houston as community members pack City Hall and rally outside, demanding clarity and accountability after ICE agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Magnolia Park last week.
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‘We’re being hunted like dogs’: Houston Community slams city council over ICE killing
Houston community members confronted their City Council, demanding action to stop ICE operations in the city and calling for independent investigations into the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
