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That Time A Would-Be Cattle Baron Lost Everything

A century ago, our editor's great grandfather went to bed a rich man, and woke up having to start over again.

06/09/2020 By Dianna Wray

Don't Touch Your Face

Social Distancing Is Hard

Our EIC Cathy Matusow's last editor's note.

05/01/2020 By Catherine Matusow

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A New Age of Houston BBQ

Smoke it up.

04/01/2020 By Catherine Matusow

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A Life in Friendships

Houston's diversity makes us all better.

03/02/2020 By Catherine Matusow

For The Birds

The Effects of a Backyard Bird Feeder

Everyone loves the bird feeder: the birds, a squirrel, and even our cat.

01/30/2020 By Catherine Matusow

A Trip Through Time

An Editor's Evolution

Who was that person who hated leftovers, anyway?

12/27/2019 By Catherine Matusow

In With the New

Rediscovering Houston’s Bar Scene

A trip to a new local watering hole makes one editor feel young again.

12/01/2019 By Catherine Matusow

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This Thanksgiving, We're Grateful for Lizzo

We're a little late to the party, but at least we got there.

10/28/2019 By Catherine Matusow

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Superica Is Our New Favorite Houston Restaurant

Pappasito’s, who?

09/25/2019 By Catherine Matusow

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The Pros and Cons of Having the Party House

There are currently 27 beers in our fridge.

08/26/2019 By Catherine Matusow

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When Knowledge Takes Root

"If I can learn to garden, believe me: You can do anything."

07/22/2019 By Catherine Matusow

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Follow These 8 Rules and You'll Fit Right in at Warren's Inn

No. 7: Never question the wisdom of the tough-as-nails female staff. Under any circumstances.

06/25/2019 By Catherine Matusow

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A Second Home Is a Great Investment

Especially when you want to escape your brothers.

05/24/2019 By Catherine Matusow

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Confession: I Love My Dentist

Really, I do.

04/25/2019 By Catherine Matusow

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A Moment of Dream Home Envy

"I loved it. I wanted it. Alas, I didn’t have $17.5 million."

03/25/2019 By Catherine Matusow

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You Don't Have to Understand Wine to Enjoy It

"My deficiencies in the note-detecting department in no way stop me from enthusiastically enjoying the stuff."

02/25/2019 By Catherine Matusow

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An Ode to the Magical Cure-All That Is Walking

Just avoid freeways, if possible. And also, streets.

01/28/2019 By Catherine Matusow

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How to Visit a Russian Bathhouse

A spa day, without the quarrelling and murdering

12/31/2018 By Catherine Matusow

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The Story of a Tiny Wreath and a Heaping Helping of Joy

Even gnomes need holiday cheer.

11/26/2018 By Catherine Matusow

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A Word of Thanks for the Houston Arboretum

"As time’s gone on, I’ve come to love, and to appreciate, this place above just about any other in the city."

10/22/2018 By Catherine Matusow

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