Houstonia

Houstonia is a publication focused on Houston and the surrounding Greater Houston area in Texas, USA. It is produced by SagaCity Media. The magazine debuted in April 2013 with its first issue, titled "250 Reasons to Love Houston." By January 2015, it was available at 800 different locations throughout Greater Houston, including newsstands, retail shops, and grocery stores. The magazine is led by Nicole Vogel, the President of SagaCity, and her brother Scott, the Editor-in-Chief, both of whom have strong ties to Houston as they grew up there. In 2014, the magazine received a nomination for the City and Regional Magazine Award from the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA). Additionally, Houstonia was honored with the AMA Marketer of the Year award in the media category. The magazine boasts a circulation of over 70,000 copies and its website, www.houstoniamag.com, attracts around 350,000 visitors each month.

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How Hungry’s Has Been Able to Stick Around for 50 Years

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez

In 50 years, Hungry’s has grown from an international sandwich shop off lower Westheimer in Montrose to a citywide institution with three locations across Houston. The restaurant was first brought to the city in 1975 by Fred Sharifi. A petroleum engineer, Sharifi didn’t enjoy the technical side of his job and ultimately realized that he wanted to start his own business.
The New Food at Daikin Park That’s Actually Worth it

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez

It’s my favorite time of the year: baseball season. Though we’ve lost some beloved players like Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker, as a die-hard fan, I’ll always show up to the stadium to support the rest of the boys. But I wouldn’t be doing my due diligence if I stuck to hot dogs, burgers, tender baskets, and El Tiempo margaritas with each visit.
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.
Houston Would Be a Perfect City If It Did These 7 Things

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Emma Balter

Houston, we love you—as evidenced by all the gushing reasons we’ve just enumerated showing that we’re still very much head over heels. But sometimes, you really know how to grind our gears. It’s when we become trapped on a gridlocked 610, or stroll on a sidewalk that suddenly disappears, or arrive at a blinking red light at a busy intersection that our fondness dissipates, leaving us to shake our fist at the sky and exclaim, “Why, Houston? Why?!”Yes, we love you.
Experience Houston Culture with These 10 Festivals

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.
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.
Cheap Eats Under $10 to Ball on a Budget in Houston

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez

This story is part of our “Reasons to Love Houston” package, published in the Spring 2025 issue. Some days, cooking just feels impossible. But in this economy, the thought of spending money on a restaurant meal can be daunting. Thankfully, Houston is the place to be for budget-friendly bites. Here are some of our favorites, all under $10. Image: Brian KennedyIt’s no surprise that we have some of the best banh mi, and at this Asiatown restaurant you can get a sandwich for the price of a fancy latte.
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.
Inside Houston's Culture of Philanthropy

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.
Why 40,000+ Cancer Patients Travel to Houston Every Year

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.