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    Spice up your feed

    These 13 Instagram accounts celebrate Houston and the best our quirky, crazy, fabulous city has to offer

    Alex Vickery
    Jul 10, 2017 | 12:03 pm

    Houston pride comes in many different forms. Whether it’s cheering on one of our pro sports teams, indulging in uniquely local cuisine like Vietnamese crawfish, or defending Space City to out-of-towners, we love celebrating our city.

    Instagrammers are no exception. From documenting the city’s mouthwatering dishes to showing off the beautiful skyline, there are tons of Houston-based accounts dedicated to finding the best this city has to offer. As one of the nation’s hotspots for contemporary art, Instagram-loving foodies, and creative photographers, Houston is pretty damn photogenic.

    For some serious Bayou City love and inspiration in your feed, follow these 13 accounts.

    @houstoncity
    When it feels like 120 degrees outside and you need reminding that Houston is the best city on Earth, take a peek at @houstoncity. Gorgeous pictures of city lights, Galveston palm trees, and colorful sunsets will set you right.

    photo by @safatajphoto

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    Jul 5, 2017 at 12:18pm PDT

    @bestfoodhouston
    It’s tough to keep up with all the food-related accounts in Houston (see @houstonfoodbloggercollective), but @bestfoodhouston’s handle says it all. With a variety of mouthwatering pictures ranging from sushi burritos to mac n’ cheese sandwiches to acai bowls, I dare you to scroll through their feed without drooling.

    Lankford Grocery & Market is a no frills stop for some of the best burgers in town! Although it may be cash only and parking can be difficult during the lunch rush. this place is well worth a visit! Check it out and let us know what you think! - 📷 by @a.banh.mi 📝 by @foodwithbecka #burger #burgers #lankfordgrocery #cuban #houstonfood #houstoneats #noms #yummy #midtown #food #ham #cheese #fries #egg #houstonfoodie #foodphotography #yougottaeatthis

    A post shared by Houston's Best Food Feed (@bestfoodhouston) on

    Jul 9, 2017 at 4:07pm PDT

    @bendesotophotography
    Local photographer Ben DeSoto has more than three decades of photojournalism work under his belt, which is why every day is #ThrowbackThursday on his account. His old school photos capture shots of the Houston concert scene in the 1980s, along with the occasional cityscape.

    Really Red at The Island 1983 in Houston Tx.

    A post shared by Bendesotophotography (@bendesotophotography) on

    Jul 6, 2017 at 1:47pm PDT

    @houpulse
    Houston Pulse has the perfect picture for every occasion. If it’s a rainy day, they post about it. If it’s a holiday or National Something or Other day, they post about it. They really are “the pulse of Houston.”

    @nasajohnson
    No trip to Houston is complete without a visit to the Johnson Space Center. Make your feed more educational with telescope news, updates on the new class of astronauts, and a peek at the latest celebrity visitors.

    @astro2fish is going on his first spacewalk today! Watch live now at nasa.gov/live. Expedition 51 Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA is seen inside the International Space Station in his spacesuit during a fit check, in preparation for a spacewalk on Friday, May 12, 2017. Fischer and Expedition 51 Commander Peggy Whitson of NASA will exit the station's Quest airlock to replace an avionics box that routes command and data information to external science experiments. The photograph was taken by astronaut Thomas Pesquet of the European Space Agency, who will assist the spacewalkers from inside the station. This will be the 200th spacewalk at the station for assembly and maintenance, the ninth spacewalk for Whitson and the first for Fischer, who commented, "Test driving my spacesuit for a walk outside on Friday w/@AstroPeggy...I don’t think I can smile any bigger--well, maybe I will on Friday!" #spacewalk #space #nasa #iss

    A post shared by NASA Johnson Space Center (@nasajohnson) on

    May 12, 2017 at 5:08am PDT

    You don't usually find freezing summertime lodging in Houston, but @NASAWebb has entered our enormous thermal vacuum chamber for testing! This chamber will simulate an environment where the telescope will experience extreme cold -- around 37 Kelvin (minus 236 degrees Celsius or minus 393 degrees Fahrenheit), to ensure the telescope's optics will operate at its frigid destination 1 million miles out in space. #space #science #cold #telescope #freezing #summer #nasa #testing

    A post shared by NASA Johnson Space Center (@nasajohnson) on

    Jun 26, 2017 at 11:28am PDT

    @drihani12
    Designer Dalia Rihani’s “Home of the Heights” project will add a creative twist to your daily dose of Houston inspo. What started as a birthday present for her fiance turned into a growing collection of illustrations celebrating the homes of the historic Heights neighborhood.

    🏠P💜R💙I💚D💛E❤️. Happy #pride, from the always colorful Houston Heights 🏳️‍🌈#homesoftheheights . . . #htx #houston #rainbow #hou #vector #illustration #homesweethome #houheights #houstonheights #graphicdesign #home #colorful

    A post shared by Dalia Rihani (@drihani12) on

    Jun 24, 2017 at 6:33am PDT

    @dynamite_will
    For a different take on Clutch City, check out local photographer @dynamite_will’s closer look at Houston architecture. His dark color scheme makes our city look like a land of mystery and intrigue.

    Then Real Life hits

    A post shared by WILLIAM W (@dynamite_will) on

    May 3, 2017 at 12:23pm PDT

    @houstonhotspots
    The local gurus behind @houstonhotspots are out to discover the best of the best in Houston to share with their followers. They give you the lowdown on new restaurants, upcoming events, and where to find the most stacked ice cream cones around.

    We finally made it over to this little gem! Would have never guessed this was here in Houston! 😍 👇Tag a friend you wanna go here with!

    A post shared by Houston Hotspots 🌶 (@houstonhotspots) on

    Jul 8, 2017 at 11:15am PDT

    @houston_photographers
    For a good snapshot of life in Houston, look no further than @houston_photographers. Crowdsourcing photos and videos from locals, the account showcases the many different views of Houston.

    Hwy 610, a look down from above 📷@abollato #houston_photographers

    A post shared by Houston, Texas. (@houston_photographers) on

    Jun 28, 2017 at 10:50am PDT

    @dayfornightfest
    The breakout music and art festival Day for Night takes place every winter, but it keeps its Instagram updated year-round. Think interviews and updates from festival artists, cool light installations, and concert pics to get you psyched for December.

    "Hair represents the beast in us." @i_d discusses @shoplifter.us, her new exhibit "Neversape," methods, inspiration and #DayforNight 2016. https://bit.ly/2t8Qwqt

    A post shared by Day for Night (@dayfornightfest) on

    Jun 30, 2017 at 8:45am PDT

    @htx_
    Postcards from Houston explores different aspects of Clutch City from food to brews to festivals to architecture. The more personalized account features creative, eye-catching pics that go easier on the editing for a more approachable view of Houston.

    Have always found the architectural structure that stretches across 249 pretty interesting. Flew above it the other day. #tomballtexas #thisishouston #myhou #htx #mavicpro #djimavic #fromwhereidrone #droningoverhouston #abovehouston

    A post shared by Postcards From Houston (@htx_) on

    Jun 27, 2017 at 8:15pm PDT

    @hipster_hotspots
    Lifestyle blogger Nanja moved to Houston from abroad a couple of years ago and hasn’t stopped exploring since. For trendy coffee shops, healthier bites, and colorful plates, she’s got you covered.

    #latteart perfection at one of my fav neighborhood spots @throughgoodc

    A post shared by Hipster Hotspots in Houston (@hipster_hotspots) on

    Jul 8, 2017 at 12:25pm PDT

    @igofhouston
    The Houston Instagram Community captures the soul of Houston through art, architecture, sports, street art, and more. Basically, our city never looked cooler.

    @houpulse [https://www.instagram.com/houpulse/]has a photo for every occasion.

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    the power of time

    State-of-the-art Houston art installation will generate clean energy

    InnovationMap Staff
    May 5, 2025 | 4:00 pm
    Arch of Time art installation
    Rendering courtesy Land Art Generator Initiative.
    A rendering previews the Arch of Time.

    Local and state leaders shared updated plans this month on a first-of-its-kind structure that uses art to generate solar energy.

    Slated to be located at Mason Park in Houston’s East End, the new "Arch of Time" is a freestanding sundial art installation that will generate 400,000 kilowatt-hours of power per year using 60,000 solar photovoltaic cells on its south-facing exterior.

    The project will be part of a larger pavilion at the park and is being led by the renewable energy organization Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI). Architect Riccardo Mariano will design the space. It will be funded by donations and cost $20 million, organizers say.

    The project, originally known as "Arco del Tiempo," was announced in 2023. At the time, the city shared the installation would be installed at Guadalupe Plaza Park in 2024.

    The project's latest update was announced during Houston City Hall’s Earth Day 2025, where organizers described it as "a monument to Houston's past, present, and future leadership as the energy capital of the world."

    The 100-foot structure will also serve as a 25,000-square-foot shaded area, or microclimate, during hot days. It will also feature a stage performance space and a power hub for emergencies. Due to the artwork's north opening and south narrowing, it is also expected to help channel the breezes, according to LAGI.

    The organization says it is also expected to generate enough power to fuel all of Mason Park.

    “Mason Park will soon, perhaps become the first major park in the country that is powered entirely by the sun,” Houston City Council Member Joaquin Martinez said at the news conference. “The economic benefits are clear.”

    Former Houston Park and Recreation director Joe Turner selected the East End park as the location of the arch and believes it could be used as a STEM tool for students.

    “All the STEM education that can come from the way we use the solar collectors, the way it has a water collection system that's going to collect the runoff water, there's so much we can do to teach kids STEM,” said in a Houston Park and Recreation Department video.

    The project is about two years away from being completed. LAGI says the Arch of Time will be the “first public art project of its scale to stand as a net-positive contribution to a sustainable climate.”

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    This story originally appeared on our sister site, EnergyCapitalHTX.

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