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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.

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Uvie Bikomo

When it comes to culture, Houston is flowing in diversity and these festivals prove it. Image: david maldonadoThis story is part of our “Reasons to Love Houston” package, published in the Spring 2025 issue. MAny communities call the Bayou City home, and Houstonians have countless ways of accessing and celebrating that diversity. Perhaps the most fun? All the festivals we can enjoy throughout the year. Here are just a few of our favorites.

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.

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Uvie Bikomo

Image: Houstonia Composite/Shutterstock.comThis story is part of our “Reasons to Love Houston” package, published in the Spring 2025 issue. PHILANTHROPY IS SECOND nature in Houston. The presence of deep yet generous pockets means the city’s citizens raise big money for causes they care about. But there are also just as many small nonprofits and everyday people who put their all into making a big difference, too. Here’s a snapshot of some of the most impactful fundraisers and charities in town.

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Uvie Bikomo

Dr. Neema Navai coordinates long-distance care for MD Anderson Cancer Center. Image: Robin KachantonesThis story is part of our “Reasons to Love Houston” package, published in the Spring 2025 issue. Houston’s reputation as a global leader in cancer care draws thousands of patients to MD Anderson Cancer Center each year, many of them from out of state—around 45,000 of the 179,000 total in 2023 alone.