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Thanks, Mom

In honor of Mother's Day, we remind you—and your mom—what she went through for you.

05/03/2015 By Catherine Matusow

News

IAH Catches Man Smuggling Cocaine in Bags of Chips and Cookies

Ever wondered what four pounds of smuggled cocaine looks like?

04/30/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

News

Battling Brain Cancer, a Chef Looks to Keep His Dream Alive

Chef David Guerrero isn't worried about his upcoming surgery—he's worried about his restaurant, Andes Cafe.

04/24/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

opinion

Bring Back the Astros' Shooting Star Jerseys, Permanently

Last weekend, the 'Stros wore throwback uniforms to celebrate the Astrodome's 50th anniversary. Their superiority was obvious.

04/23/2015 By Cort McMurray

Take a Seat

Coveted Astrodome Seats for Sale on Monday

Own a little piece of Houston's history when Astrodome seats go up for sale next week.

04/17/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Lecture

When We Designed the Future

Sarah Schleuning on the automobile designers that dared to dream big during the Lawndale Design Fair.

04/15/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

design

A Tale of Two Home Tours

This weekend, history and change are on display at both the Rice Design Alliance Architecture Tour and the Houston Heights Association Home & Garden Tour.

04/09/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Master of His Dome-ain

Meet the Man Who Brought Stunts and Spectacle to the Astrodome

In the early days of the Dome, Judge Roy Hofheinz needed events to fill seats when the Astros weren’t playing. Enter Allen Becker.

04/01/2015 Photography by Michael Hardy

H-Town Diary

Learning to Love the Astros Again

A childhood Astros fan ponders returning to the faith.

03/30/2015 By Michael Hardy

Bayougraphy

Five Years Later, the BP Oil Disaster Still Haunts the Gulf Coast

Donna Shaver, Wildlife Biologist

03/30/2015 By Maggie Berardo

Ice House

April’s Perfect Party

How-the-sausage-is-made edition

03/30/2015 By Catherine Matusow

Consumer Protection

The Trouble with Dollar Stores

Cheap goods come with a price.

03/30/2015 By Bryan Washington

Riding the Rail

The Offbeat Path: What to Do Off METRO’s New Green Line

Quirky restaurants, bars, galleries, and cultural spaces abound.

03/30/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Ice House Interview

New Rail Lines and Bus Routes Mark a Turning Point for METRO

METRO board member Christof Spieler on how Houston’s mass transit system has quietly and intelligently adapted to meet the city’s growing needs

03/30/2015 By Catherine Matusow

Television

Shark Tank Survivors Share Lessons Learned

Take a long, romantic walk to the bank with three Houston-area contestants on ABC’s hit reality show.

03/30/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

News

The Complicated Truth About Children and Drowning

How can something so preventable happen so disturbingly often?

03/30/2015 By Catherine Matusow

picks

Top Things To Do This Weekend: March 27–29

Featuring the NCAA South Regional, the Houston Children's Festival and a Judy Garland tribute concert

03/25/2015 By Michael Hardy

news

Ted Cruz's Big Announcement Puts Houston at Center of 2016 Republican Primaries

Senator Cruz's presidential campaign will be based in Houston, setting up a potential civil war between him and the Bush dynasty.

03/23/2015 By Michael Hardy

Boot Scootin' Buses

Don't Feel Like Driving to the Rodeo? Take the Bus—We'll Show You How

Great public transit options for Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo attendees

03/18/2015 By Andrew Husband

Brew News

Senfronia Thompson Introduces Bill to Reduce Craft Beer Distribution

Small breweries could suffer greatly if a piece of legislation proposed by a state representative from Houston passes into law.

03/17/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

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News & City Life

Thanks, Mom

IAH Catches Man Smuggling Cocaine in Bags of Chips and Cookies

Battling Brain Cancer, a Chef Looks to Keep His Dream Alive

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Coveted Astrodome Seats for Sale on Monday

When We Designed the Future

A Tale of Two Home Tours

Meet the Man Who Brought Stunts and Spectacle to the Astrodome

Learning to Love the Astros Again

Five Years Later, the BP Oil Disaster Still Haunts the Gulf Coast

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