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Houston’s many nicknames stem from a variety of origins, including its economy, topography, industry, sports, and music culture (hip hop and R&B, not country, showing just how surprisingly diverse Houston has always been).

The real stories behind Houston’s 5 nicknames

by Rebecca Deurlein

| February 6, 2026

Bayou City | Clutch City | CULTURE | EDUCATION | Energy Capital of the World | ENTERTAINMENT | h-town | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | HTX-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | nasa | nicknames | Space City | SPORTS | TEXAS
Explore the origins of Houston’s five famous nicknames—from Space City to H-Town—rooted in NASA, oil, and its diverse culture.
If you're uninsured, doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.

It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?

by KFF Health News

| February 3, 2026

ACA | Affordability | affordable care act | big beautiful bill | Community | Donald Trump | FAMILY | groceries | HEALTH | health insurance | HEALTHCARE | Medicaid | obamacare
Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage and becoming uninsured. But there are still ways to find care.
San Antonio offers plenty of activities that don’t cost a dime.

11 completely free things to do in San Antonio (beyond the River Walk)

by Joey Held

| January 29, 2026

Affordability | Brackenridge Park | Community | free things to do | Friedrich Wilderness Park | Japanese Tea Garden | King William Historic District | Landa Branch Library | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | Mission Trails hike-and-bike system | National Register of Historic Places | Outdoor Family Film Series | SA-hardgate | saga light show | San Antonio Museum of Art | San Fernando Cathedral | San Pedro Springs Park | SATX | The Witte Museum | THINGS TO DO
These free things to do in San Antonio will help you discover unique parts of the city. Many are also family and pet-friendly, so bring the whole gang. San Antonio is among the most populous cities in the U.S. That makes sense, because there’s always something lively going on around the city. From music to […]
Some of these celebrities were just born here—others have returned as adults because the pull to their hometown is just too strong.

7 celebrities with ties to San Antonio

by Sydni Ellis

| January 28, 2026

carol burnett | celebrities | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | Eva Longoria | george strait | Jared Padalecki | LIFESTYLE | Megan Thee Stallion | pedro pascal | roots | roots in San Antonio | SATX | Shaquille O’Neal | TEXAS
George Strait, Pedro Pascal, and other celebrities have lived in San Antonio. Below are seven notable examples.
San Antonio has plenty of spots that offer a wide range of exciting adventures.

11 things to do in San Antonio that are off the beaten path

by Joey Held

| January 27, 2026

alamo | Community | CULTURE | eat local | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | LIFESTYLE | pets | river walk | SA-hardgate | SATX | TEXAS
Go beyond the River Walk or remembering the Alamo with some of our favorite things to do in San Antonio, from cool eats and drinks to rejuvenating activities.
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