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

‘Queer Voices’ Has Been on Air for 50 Years. It Must Stay There.

2 days ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

Queer Voices is now a beacon of hope and solidarity for the LBGTQ+ community beyond Houston. Image: Todd UrbanThere’s an empty lot on Lovett Street, between the Alliance Française and a small row of brick townhouses. It’s fenced in, overrun with tall grasses and inviting speculation on whether anything will ever populate the space again.
Meet the “Unapologetic Muslim Filmmaker” Making Waves in Houston

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

Shahd Shahroor tells Palestinian stories across Texas and organizes meetups for Muslim filmmakers. Image: Courtesy of Shahd ShahroorSafed, Palestine. 1948. Eman, a young girl—about 11, 12 or so—sits beneath a gnarled olive tree with her mom. They nibble on taboon (flatbread) dipped in olive oil and scritch a puffy gray cat, clearly spoiled. In the shadows of ancient stones and gentle hills, mother and child play games and chat about family.
The Houstonians Putting Books in the Hands of More Residents

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

Book Cycle “sells” used books for free. No catch. This is part of a concerted effort to make reading materials more accessible in a city like Houston, which struggles with literacy levels. Image: Courtesy of Book CycleIn Houston’s East End, almost-but-not-quite in the shadow of Shell Energy Stadium, there’s a red brick warehouse. Several brick warehouses, in fact.
The Art Lover's Guide to Free Museums

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Emma Balter |Meredith Nudo

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston was founded in 1948. Image: Courtesy Houston First CorporationMuseums everywhere are celebrated for their ability to educate and inspire. But they aren’t always the most accessible to all. Houston is abundant with museums of all sizes and focuses, both inside and outside the Museum District. Thankfully, you don’t have to wait for an occasion like National Museum Day to enjoy a cost-free visit to one of these institutions.
Crowdsourced Film Party Comes Back to Menil Lawn

3 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

The Menil’s outer walls light up in a dazzling array of creativity from professional and amateur film artists alike. Image: Courtesy of Aurora Picture ShowHoustonia’s The Must List tells you about something going on in Houston that you absolutely cannot miss. Once a year, the outer walls of the Menil Collection light up with home movies, interactive displays, animated shorts, and other silent films.
At 92, Local Artist Finally Gets Her Own Retrospective

3 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Meredith Nudo

Hung Hsien loved summering in Canada’s Hornby Island, and the resulting albums from her time there embody many of the traits associated with her work: natural forms, balanced space, and a freeform imagination. Image: Courtesy of Alex Barber/Asia Society Texas CenterBlue and white fade into each other along rounded crags. The snow creates a hazy barrier across the horizon, but it’s still possible to make out enough details of the terrain ahead.
A Guide to Queer-Affirming Resources in Houston

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.
150+ Reasons to Love Houston

1 month 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)

1 month 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

1 month 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.