Allan Crite captured everyday life in the city in ways that resonate strongly with me.Read More

Freedmen's Town in Houston, where those emancipated from slavery formed a community, combines history and art.Read More

A few months ago, I told you I would be doing book research on the Houston Ship Channel. Now, here's what I did.Read More

I looked at 8 portraits, from the 15th to the 20th century, to discover lessons for those of us writing about others' lives.Read More

For local literary news, here's what I read.Read More

In 1888, a drive of 60 miles was extraordinary. Bertha Benz was the first person to undertake such a drive.Read More

The story of Mary Ann Brown Patten, the first woman to captain an American merchant ship, leaves me in awe.Read More

Watching high school students deploy their skills, I got a glimpse into the futureRead More

Nine recent books to help you celebrate women's history monthRead More

Women in the trades, where PPE is mandatory, assert themselves with personal styleRead More