We couldn't believe our eyes Tuesday morning. Houston's brief cosplay as a winter wonderland brought snow-covered lawns, frosty rooftops and kids and grownups alike crafting snowmen from every flake.

The former is presented by the Black Heritage Society and has the city's official imprimatur ... MLK Jr. Day Parade in photos, captured by Houston Chronicle photojournalists.

The Texans came to Kansas City with visions of upsetting the defending Super Bowl champs. Play a perfect game, worry about yourself, shock the world. But on cold, windy afternoon/evening, Houston ...

(Michael DeMocker/Getty Images) A rare, historic snowfall blanketed ... Families went snow tubing in Houston. People made snowballs and snow angels. People were even seen skiing on Bourbon Street.

Houston's brief cosplay as a winter ... Two uses for snowballs: fighting and snowmen. Photos: Courtesy of Theresa E. The Bayou City meets 3 inches of snow. Photo: Shafaq Patel/Axios Houstonians ...