Meredith Nudo

Houston

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Voice actor. Comedian. Journalist. Sometimes on purpose. | She/her | Booking: [email protected] | https://t.co/JoZ8QEfKCq | Profile pic: @JTAdraws

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Articles

150+ Reasons to Love Houston

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Emma Balter |Uvie Bikomo |Sofia Gonzalez |Meredith Nudo

When you ask Houstonians why they love the city, their answers are often vague—“the people,” they say, or “the food.” There are, last we checked, people and food everywhere, so what exactly does make Houston such a special place? It can be hard to pinpoint. Houston is a place that gets under your skin. A place with inexplicably infectious energy. A place that’s comfortable and easygoing while also providing discovery at every turn.
We Have Ideas for the Astrodome (and So Do You)

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Emma Balter |Uvie Bikomo |Sofia Gonzalez |Meredith Nudo

Just do something—anything!—with the Astrodome. Image: Houstonia Composite/Shutterstock.comAh yes, the age-old question. What on this godly earth are we going to do with the Astrodome? The landmark rings in its 60th birthday on April 9, but there’s nothing much to celebrate. Closed to the public since 2009, the so-called “Eighth Wonder of the World” was once an unabashed source of Houston pride.
The Way We Look Out for Each Other Is Uniquely Houstonian

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

Image: Houstonia CompositeThis story is part of our “Reasons to Love Houston” package, published in the Spring 2025 issue. Natural disasters are an unfortunate side effect of life in Houston, with catastrophes occurring on a seemingly annual basis now (so much for those 500-year floodplains). If there’s one skill we’ve perfected over the decades, it’s how to support each other in our darkest moments.
Where Did All Those Elephants in Hermann Park Come From?

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

The Great Elephant Migration is walking through Hermann Park until April 30. Image: Nicki EvansHoustonia’s The Must List tells you about something going on in Houston that you absolutely cannot miss. A herd of 100 Indian (and one African) elephants appears to be moving through Hermann Park and the Texas Medical Center right now. No, the beloved pachyderms at the zoo haven’t escaped and taken to grazing on the well-manicured lawns of the Museum District.
Meet the Keepers of Houston’s LGBTQ+ History

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

JD Doyle’s collection is a treasure trove of local queer history. Image: COURTESY JD DOYLE/houstonlgbthistory.orgThis story is part of our “Reasons to Love Houston” package, published in the Spring 2025 issue. Owing to its large scale and generally friendly nature, Houston has served as one of Texas’s safe havens for LGBTQ+ people seeking community and solidarity, and its queer residents have stood at the forefront of the fight for equality and dignity.
What Drag Means to Houston's Kings and Queens

3 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

Blackberri (left) and Barry Mii Dandy (right) are two of Houston’s most beloved drag performers...and they’re just getting started. Image: Victor ContrerasThis story is part of our “Reasons to Love Houston” package, published in the Spring 2025 issue. Houston has historically been, and still very much is today, the core of Texas’s LGBTQ+ culture and advocacy. Archivists and documenters work hard to preserve local queer history so it’s not lost to time.
Reasons to Love Houston

3 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo |Holly Beretto |Sofia Gonzalez

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Anya Tish’s Creative Vision Shines in This Memorial Show

1 month ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

Dmitri Koustov, Limoncello 1 & II (2024). Oil on canvas. Image: Courtesy Anya Tish GalleryHoustonia’s The Must List tells you about something going on in Houston that you absolutely cannot miss. Anya Tish, the celebrated and influential Houston gallerist, passed suddenly and unexpectedly in June 2024 at the age of 74, leaving behind her desire to shake up the fine arts scene with unconventional and unexpected works.
Why Mo Means So Much to So Many Houstonians

1 month ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

Mo Amer as Mo Najjar in the second season of Netflix’s Mo.Image: Courtesy of Eddy Chen/NetflixOnce upon a time, there was a not-so-little city, in a not-so-little state. It mostly chugged along thanks to the chemical refineries that powered the world and the doctors who spent their lives peering into microscopes to search for clues on how to cure the worst kinds of diseases. Then one day, somebody—nobody can really say who—thought that maybe the not-so-little city would like to make some movies.
The Creator of Ethiopia’s First Superhero Calls Houston Home

1 month ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

Beserat Debebe’s Etan Comics specializes in Pan-African sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero stories. Image: Courtesy of Beserat DebebeRunning a successful Kickstarter campaign is quite an impressive feat. It requires a combination of creativity, careful timing, rewards, enough communication to keep backers informed but not overwhelmed with messages, coordination with vendors, and more than a dollop of luck to get noticed, gain support, and deliver on your promises.