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Video: Growing Up In a Family of Snake Lovers

Houstonia editor Cathy Matusow reflects on how her unique childhood along the bayou changed the way she looks at the world.

06/12/2014

Sports

Where to Watch (Almost) Every World Cup Team

If you can't make it to Brazil, the next best thing is watching games on TV with your countrymen and -women. Here's where to do it.

06/12/2014 By Michael Hardy

Obituary

Houstonia Says Goodbye to Alice Alsup

We'll remember our talented former intern for her energy, independence, and quirky sense of humor.

06/10/2014 By Houstonia Staff

sport

Sick of World Cup Hype? Try International Rugby

The US national rugby team faces off against Scotland in an international friendly on Saturday.

06/06/2014 By Silvia Pera

The Drawl

Nine Houstonians With Startlingly Accurate Horoscopes

When Stars Align

06/02/2014 Illustrations by Lucky 11 Studios

H-Town diary

Growing Up Among the Lizard People

O brother’s snake, where art thou?

06/02/2014 By Catherine Matusow

Woodland Heights

The Fine Line Between Art and Madness

Don't call Doug Dreher a hoarder.

06/02/2014 By Michael Hardy Photography by Eric Kayne

City & Region

The Struggle This Time

Houston presents a new kind of survival challenge for newly resettled refugees.

06/02/2014 By Peter Holley Photography by Brian Goldman

Interview

Meet the Director of Dinosaurs at HMNS

David Temple has the job you always wanted as a kid.

06/02/2014 By Peter Holley

Interview

Toot Toot! Go For a Ride With Hermann Park’s Train Conductor

Abraham Tolbert can’t think of anything else he’d rather be doing.

06/02/2014 By Peter Holley

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Museum District Guide

A Privileged Childhood: Growing Up in the Museum District

It’s not West U!

06/02/2014 By John Nova Lomax

Interview

A Chat With the Zookeeper

Or, why modern zookeeping is healthier for everyone involved

06/02/2014 By Peter Holley

Interview

What’s It Like to Be a Museum Guard at the MFAH?

Meet the person who makes sure you stand at least 12 inches away from the art.

06/02/2014 By Michael Hardy Illustrations by Sebastian Gomez de la Torre

Self-Help

Be-A-Vitriolic

Remington: Publisher, author, electric shaver

06/02/2014 By Houstonia Staff

Sports

A Soccer Team Awaits Its Fans

Its inaugural season now under way, the Houston Dash faces an uphill climb.

06/02/2014 By Chris Abshire

Our Sexist Past

Why Does Houston Only Have Two Statues of Women?

A bit of light research, a head-scratching truth

06/02/2014 By John Lomax

Air Travel

Scared of Flying? Face Your Phobia at Ellington Field

How one company, Flying Phobia Help, teaches you how to "model courage"—or at least fake it.

06/02/2014 By Melissa Jacobs

Gather ’Round!

June’s Perfect Party

A Toast to New Beginnings

06/02/2014 By Catherine Matusow

LAWSUITS

Lawsuit Claims “New” Marfreless Is a Fake

Rival owners of legendary River Oaks make-out bar can't make up.

05/29/2014 By John Lomax

soccer

A Dynamo in Brazil

Houston midfielder Brad Davis will be one of the 23 players on the US national team competing in the World Cup next month.

05/23/2014 By Michael Hardy

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