The demolition of a historic Midtown estate leaves Houston confronting another loss, while preservationists and residents continue working to protect the places that tell our city’s story.
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Stories about the Greater Houston area, the people, the places, the things to do and explore.
Emily Morgan reflects on faith, family and finding strength through an unpredictable season of life.
Explore the Houston Batman legend, a reported 1953 sighting in the Heights, in Houston City Beat’s Did HOU Know? series.
I recently attended Spring Branch Community Health Center’s 2026 Fall Harvest Luncheon at the Junior League of Houston. Thank you to my friend Gabriela Gerhart, founder of Motherhood Center and this year’s luncheon chair. My favorite part of the afternoon was hearing from the patients. They shared how the center had helped them and their families, and those stories stayed with me long after the event. It’s one thing to hear about the work an organization does. It’s another to hear directly from someone whose life has been changed by that care. The luncheon supported the center’s fundraising and awareness…
At Colt Stadium’s historical marker unveiling, Houston baseball pioneers and their families remembered the ballpark where the city’s Major League story began.
The family expected a finished project. Instead, Thanksgiving arrived while they were still living in a construction zone. Alexander Barrios of Alexsca LLC shared their experience during a conversation with Houston City Beat about a decision many homeowners face: whether the lowest construction bid really offers the best value. According to Barrios, the family had chosen a bid roughly 20 to 30 percent below his. The person handling the work was a relative, but the project was left only partially completed. Eventually, the family called Barrios back. They recovered some of their money and ultimately stayed within budget, he says.…
For Houston entrepreneur Esmeralda De Leon, surviving life’s most difficult seasons has meant learning that strength isn’t always about what you can handle alone. Sometimes, it’s about having the courage to ask for help.
Ten portraits from UTHealth Houston highlight the people, support systems, and possibilities at the heart of recovery.
From Lebanon to Katy, Romeo Chaer shares a life shaped by war, immigration, family and the power of listening, and the perspective he brings to Houston.
After experiencing homelessness for 15 years, Misty Richardson founded Reach The Homeless to help hundreds of Houstonians through outreach, listening and practical support.
Meet Misty Richardson, founder of Reach The Homeless and a Houston City Beat Community Kites leader.
Craig Casipe reflects on lessons from his parents, the art of connection, supporting veterans and showing up for people across Houston.
Real collaboration begins with what each person contributes. Lisbet Newton explores how resources, relationships and expertise create something valuable together.