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Daylight Saving Time Officially Renamed to ‘Daylight Savings Time,’ Nation Rejoices in Adding an ‘S’
By Sunny Spelling, Timekeeping Correspondent In what experts are calling the “most consequential change in timekeeping since clocks went...
Feb 123 min read


Airlines Now Charging Passengers Extra for ‘Emotional Baggage’ Handling
By Skylar Fees, Aviation Economics Correspondent In a move that has passengers rolling their eyes while frantically checking their...
Feb 123 min read


Bayou Brews Unveils Beer Made with Buffalo Bayou Water: “Houston in a Glass”
By The Houston Throb Staff Local brewery Bayou Brews has launched its boldest creation yet: Buffalo Bayou Brown Ale, brewed with water...
Jan 281 min read


Buc-ee’s Buys Astrodome, Plans World’s Largest Gas Station—Complete with Astroworld Replica Rides
by Petro L. Enthusiast In a move that can only be described as “peak Texas,” Buc-ee’s has officially purchased the Houston Astrodome,...
Jan 273 min read


Political Parties Unite to Approve Clones for Testing, Because Better Them Than Us
by A. Nomaly In an unprecedented show of bipartisanship, politicians from every corner of the political spectrum have agreed on a...
Jan 273 min read


Upcoming Hug-a-Thon Aims to Unite Texas Political Divide with Awkward Side Hugs
Sponsored by Hardee’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods, this ambitious event promises sweaty embraces, forced smiles, and free burgers. Move...
Jan 273 min read


TxDOT Announces Bold Plan to Solve Houston Traffic in Just 192 Years
By Grid Lockington, Houston Throb Traffic Analyst HOUSTON, TX — In a shocking display of optimism, the Texas Department of...
Jan 263 min read


Houston Rodeo Goes Hardcore: Ditches Country for Punk, Metal, and Vegan Kale Chips
By Rusty Spurs McEdge, Houston Throb Staff Writer HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has gone off the rails—and possibly...
Jan 263 min read


Bigfoot Mania Grips Houston: Local Expert Vows to Solve the Mystery
By Harry P. Furman, Houston Throb Cryptid Correspondent Move over traffic woes and humidity—Houston has a new mystery: Bigfoot. Recent...
Jan 253 min read


Joel Osteen Quits Ministry to Sell Hotdogs: “I’ve Always Loved Weenies”
By Holly Roller, Lifestyle and Dining Correspondent HOUSTON, TX – In a move that has left his followers shocked and confused,...
Jan 253 min read


Mattress Mack Donates Fortune to Zoolander’s Reading Center, Assures Public He’s Not a Cyborg
By Paige Turner, Literacy and Lifestyle Reporter HOUSTON, TX – Beloved Houston icon and furniture mogul Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has...
Jan 253 min read


Study Confirms Texas Republicans Are Literal Snowflakes, Sparks Statewide Meltdown
By Frosty Winters, Political Correspondent TEXAS – A groundbreaking new scientific study has sent shockwaves through the Lone Star State,...
Jan 253 min read


Houston Woman Sues Ex-Boyfriend Over “Emotional Copyright” of Favorite Song
By Melody Flatline, Music Reporter HOUSTON, TX – In what legal experts are calling the pettiest lawsuit of the decade, a Houston woman...
Jan 253 min read


"Hands Up, Roll Down”: Texas Police to Train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with Special Guest Master Ken
By Armbar Thompson, Martial Arts Correspondent AUSTIN, TX – Texas lawmakers have passed sweeping legislation requiring all police...
Jan 253 min read


Smartphone Batteries Are Secretly Programmed to Fail, Experts Say
By Buzz Killington, Tech Life Reporter In a revelation that shocks absolutely no one but still manages to ruin your day, tech experts...
Jan 243 min read


Houston Activists Launch BIRDS Initiative to Knit Sweaters for Feathered Friends
HOUSTON, TX – In a city-wide effort to protect local wildlife from unexpected cold snaps, liberal activists have announced the launch of...
Jan 242 min read
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