Daniel Renfrow

3 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Stephanie Bartels |Daniel Renfrow

Dirt Bag is one of many stellar nurseries and garden centers to help Houstonians make their homes a little bit greener. Image: Courtesy Dirt BagThere are few things more delightful than watching a garden you’ve planted yourself slowly grow to full bloom. But before you’re able to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor via fresh-cut flowers, a picturesque patio garden, or salads overflowing with homegrown veggies, you have to actually acquire the plants or seeds you plan to grow.

1 month ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo |Daniel Renfrow

Find stigma-free care at these Houston organizations. Image: Photo Illustration by Amy Kinkead/Shutterstock/Walter CicchettiWhile there’s never been a time in America where it’s been easy being LGBTQ+, there were a few years there after the nationwide legalization of gay marriage when things seemed to be moving up. But with the recent rise in antigay rhetoric from politicians and members of the media (not to mention a tsunami of antigay bills), it seems we’ve taken more than a few steps backward.

2 months ago | houstoniamag.com | Daniel Renfrow

Trail riders, like this one from Prairie View, are the unofficial heralders of rodeo season. Image: Courtesy Prairie ViewThis story was originally published in February 2024. It’s not out of the ordinary to occasionally see people riding horses around Houston, slowly making their way through a neighborhood or climbing a trail in a park. Once a year, however, you can find riders like this everywhere around town.

Feb 4, 2025 | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez |Daniel Renfrow |Uvie Bikomo |Geneva Diaz

Slam DunkHouston sports might disappoint from time to time, but that doesn’t stop us from supporting them at our favorite bars. 02/04/2025BySofia Gonzalez and Daniel RenfrowBayougraphyThe Houston-based scientist talks about his accomplishments, political culture wars, and his battle on misinformation. 01/06/2025ByUvie BikomoFun in FayeFrom hiking and bike trails to burgers and tacos, there’s plenty to do during your next trip to this college town.

Jan 7, 2025 | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez |Daniel Renfrow

Dessert Gallery goes all out for Mardi Gras. Image: Becca Wright/Courtesy Dessert GalleryMardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the Catholic season of Lent begins. While the holiday is known for its epic parades, drinking, feasting, and unrestrained revelry, one of our favorite ways to celebrate it is through the eating of Mardi Gras’s signature dessert: king cake.