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Will Houston Embrace Lacrosse?

This year’s Major League Lacrosse All-Star game is coming to town—and perhaps with it a major league franchise of Houston’s own.

05/31/2015 By Michael Hardy

HIV/AIDS

For Gay Men, a Ban on Blood Donation Ends, But a Stigma Remains

There will be blood, but whose?

05/31/2015 By Kayla Stewart

Playing It Cool

Should Air Conditioning Be a Basic Human Right?

Our city owes its life to A/C, and raises the question: is the unconditioned life worth living?

05/31/2015 By Catherine Matusow

News

Christian's Tailgate Contractor Among Those Killed in Monday Floods

Benefits planned for the family of Chris Kirby, who leaves behind a wife and two children.

05/28/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Heat Is On

Bravado Spice Co. Is Bringing Back a Favorite Hot Sauce—with Your Help

The Houston-based hot sauce company is looking to raise $25,000 to bring the heat nationwide.

05/27/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

News

Restaurants Across Houston Remain Closed Due to Flooding

Bernie's Burger Bus, Underbelly, Lopez and others are currently closed.

05/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Local Artists

Talking Jazz with Rick Mitchell

A jazz player, journalist and Houstonian all in one package

05/26/2015 By Justin Mitchell

News

Houston Floods Overnight, Stranding Motorists and Closing Roads

City's worst natural disaster since 2001's Tropical Storm Allison

05/26/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Clutch City

How to Prepare for a Rockets Playoff Game (and Not Jinx Them in the Process)

With the Rockets back in the Western Conference Finals, a super-fan steps in to help you avoid ruining everything.

05/21/2015 By Jeff Balke

In and Out

Sweetening the Deal: Fluff Bake Bar Opens May 28

Houston's infamous Sugar Hooker, pastry chef Rebecca Masson, is opening her long-awaited bakery next week.

05/20/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Red and Rowdy

Celebrate Out of the Box: #ClutchCity Watch Parties

In #Pursuit of a good watch party? Whether you choose to venture out to a bar or host a party at home, celebrate with game day deliciousness as the Houston Rockets take on the Golden State Warriors.

05/20/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Clutch City

Red Nation: 5 Awesome Rockets Tees

Bandwagon, here we come.

05/19/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Sports Enthusiasts rejoice

Where to Watch the Rockets This Sunday

Where will you be watching Game 7?

05/15/2015 By Maggie Berardo

irresponsible speculation

Is James Harden's Beard Costing the Rockets?

An Albuquerque TV station's report on beard cleanliness went viral this week. Does it help explain the MVP runner-up's playoff woes?

05/07/2015 By Cort McMurray

Humor

Words of Wisdom, McConaughey-Style

Fear has a new address.

05/06/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

This Dam Business

The Addicks and Barker Dams Won’t Fail, Right?

Right?!

05/06/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Photo Essay

Moment of Sleuth

The death and afterlife of Houston's crime lab

05/03/2015 By Michael Hardy Photography by Brian Goldman

Bayougraphy

The Canine in the Rye: The Story of One Very Lost Dog

Amy, Shepherd Mix

05/03/2015 By Amy the Dog, as told to Jeff Balke and Scott Vogel

A Market Monarchical

Butterflies for Sale!

The Cockerell Butterfly Center’s newest revenue stream takes wing.

05/03/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Perfect Party

May’s Perfect Party

Some-Guests-Have-A-Standing-Invite Edition

05/03/2015 Photography by Catherine Matusow

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