Jhair Romero

4 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jhair Romero

Johnny Dang poses for a portrait in the showroom at Johnny Dang & Co. Fine Custom Jewelry in Houston, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Staff graphic; Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston ChronicleHow did Houston, a swampy city known more for its sprawl than its sophistication, become the so-called Mecca of glittering gold and diamond-set dental decor? Today, we’re talking about grillz, the blingy teeth jewelry that has become popular among celebrities worldwide thanks, in part, to Houston icon Johnny Dang.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jhair Romero

Driving toward downtown Houston on Interstate 69/U.S. 59/the Southwest Freeway (or whatever you want to call it) on any given day is a straight-up nightmare. Commuters trying to scurry home cut you off with pride, truck drivers honk their way-too-loud horns at you constantly and the exhaust fumes are enough to induce nausea.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jhair Romero

Seeing planes and helicopters in the skies above Houston is pretty common. Just look up and you might see one of the hundreds of commercial airliners that fly into the Houston region every day, swarming like large metal mosquitoes around George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby. The Houston Police Department and other agencies patrol the skies constantly, and right behind them are news helicopters chasing whatever absurdity is happening in Houston on any given day.

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jhair Romero

Since moving to Houston in 2015, the No. 1 thing I have noticed about this region’s commuters is that they drive like they have no regard for human life — even their own. Going down the freeway is impossible without seeing dozens of distracted drivers texting or scrolling social media on their phones while speeding. For whatever reason, people have begun running red lights with impunity. Once, I even saw a woman in a Mustang cruising while petting a tiny monkey in her lap.

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Jhair Romero

In the waning days of the summer of 1902, a dozen women from Houston’s class of Black elites set out to make change in their community. The Married Ladies Social, Art and Charity Club of America (of Houston) was born on Sept. 8 of that year with the mission of promoting social welfare through philanthropy and other undertakings.