Child animals and bare bikers make dwelling on this metropolis nice!
Each now and again, Houston actually challenges its residents with its oddities. For this month’s Solely in Houston, we’re wanting into the celebrities, whereas catching glimpses of cheeks.
Clothes elective, bikes necessary
Houston’s battle for protected biking infrastructure has been brewing for a while, with native organizations advocating for bike lanes and protecting limitations on roads dominated by vehicles. However bikers took the battle up a notch this yr, utilizing September’s World Bare Bike Trip Houston to protest latest coverage adjustments beneath Houston mayor John Whitmire. The nude(ish) 12-mile journey stretched from East Finish to Downtown and inspired riders to go “naked as you dare” to spotlight the vulnerability of cyclists and pedestrians on roads. Bike lovers confirmed up and confirmed out, using bikes topless, donning neon thongs and helmets, cheeks out and all. Security first, clothes second.
Child fever!
2025 has been a banner yr for the Houston Zoo, which has seen an cute child animal growth in latest months. In August, the zoo celebrated the profitable hatching of a boat-billed heron chick. Two weeks later, it welcomed a male okapi calf into its habitat—a serious win for the endangered species native to Central Africa. Additionally born this summer time: a Baird’s tapir named Norah and a uncommon jap bongo calf named Hamish. Child bathe plans haven’t been introduced, however perhaps we must always all chip in on a pleasant stroller.
The celebs say…Rockets win
Houston basketball followers, rejoice: An astrologer predicts a stellar season for the Rockets. The social media–well-known astrologer and main sports activities fan often known as “The Zodiac GM” has evaluated the staff’s “moon indicators and components,” and the long run is lookin’ good, based on a Chron.com report. The Zodiac GM famous that newly traded energy ahead Kevin Durant has “the best power” for head coach Ime Udoka and must also complement these of Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün. Have doubts? The presumably clairvoyant sports activities fan predicted the Rockets’ 2017–2018 document season and a “misalignment” between Milwaukee stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard earlier than the 2024–2025 season, Lillard’s final with the Bucks.
