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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‘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.
Houston Steakhouses to Have on Your Radar

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez |Emma Balter

Toro Toro’s tomahawk steak is a must-order. Image: Four Seasons Hotel HoustonYou’d be hard-pressed to find anything that brings a Houstonian more joy than a juicy cut of beef (okay, maybe the rodeo and crawfish season, but still). The point is we love beef and we’re always on the hunt for the perfect filet, rib eye, or Wagyu to pair with a delicious glass of red. There’s no shortage of great places to indulge, thanks in part to big chains like Pappas Bros.
Houston Gets the Asian American Diner It Deserves

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Sofia Gonzalez

Agnes and Sherman explores a fusion of American and Chinese dishes. Image: Courtesy of Vivian LebaWhen Nick Wong was growing up in San Francisco, dining out with the family often presented a dilemma. His dad, who was raised in America, would typically suggest steak or fried chicken, but his mom, who grew up in Hong Kong, would request Chinese and Cantonese food. And she always won the battle on where to eat. But with Agnes and Sherman, he’s able to bring together the best of both worlds.
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.
Inside the World of Competitive Sand Sculpting

1 week ago | houstoniamag.com | Brianna Griff

Texas Sandfest is a three-day sand-sculpting competition in Port Aransas. Image: Courtesy of Visit Port AransasA giant cat peers out from the pages of a massive book etched with the name “Grimms,” while a mouse sits in front holding its own tiny volume, as if ready to read a bedtime story. But this whimsical scene isn’t sculpted from clay, metal, or marble—it’s made entirely of sand.
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.
This Couple Advocates for Environmental Justice for Students

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | Uvie Bikomo

Juan and Ana Parras created T.E.J.A.S. to organize against the effects of petrochemical plants in Houston. Image: courtesy t.e.j.a.sIf you ask Juan and Ana Parras how they met, you’ll probably get two different versions—but both start in a South Texas courthouse. He walked in with a mustache, wearing a fedora and a wool coat, fresh off a union campaign in snowy Indiana. She was holding it down at the information desk in the rotunda. “He looked like he was in the mafia,” Ana jokes.
How Astros Colors Embody 'Houston vs. All Y’all'

2 weeks ago | houstoniamag.com | James Glassman

Image: Courtesy James Glassman Every month in Houstonia, James Glassman, a.k.a the Houstorian, sheds light on a piece of the city’s history. Right around the time Houston’s live oaks began shedding their old leaves, the Houston Astros reported for spring training. While the baseball preseason action was in Florida, plenty of Houston fans shed their own winter wear and dusted off their Astros jerseys in anticipation of Opening Day.
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.