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Mused Houston’s Melissa Richardson Banks on the Labor of Art Marketing

From Los Angeles to Houston, she’s spent three decades championing artists and the organizations that support them.

10/17/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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Pioneering Dadaist Jack Massing Has Not-So-Absurd Plans for the Orange Show

Named executive director of the legendary folk art space in 2024, the artist brings a lifetime of internationally recognized passion for the arts, for people, and for Houston.

10/09/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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From Refugee to Jewelry Mogul: Daniel Dang's Rise in Houston

Before hip-hop's iconic Johnny Dang, there was his older brother Daniel—the jeweler who built a family empire from Bellaire Boulevard.

10/02/2025 By Erica Cheng

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Katherine Center and the Lure of the Rom-Com

The Houston writer tried reading a romance novel, and it changed everything.

08/28/2025 By Holly Beretto

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How This Houston Voice Became America’s First Ismaili Sportscaster

From Alief apartments to arenas and airwaves, Raheel Ramzanali’s path is a Houston story of hustle, representation, and resilience.

08/21/2025 By Erica Cheng

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Meet the Puppeteer Behind Houston’s Most Imaginative Sets

Afsaneh Aayani invites audiences to believe in magic with imaginative puppets and set designs for Alley Theatre, Houston Grand Opera, Meow Wolf, and other noteworthy arts organizations in Houston.

07/15/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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Artist Marty Bennett Lives an Imaginative Life of Play and Curiosity

The former NFL player is now a visual artist, musician, actor, and writer who devotes himself to chasing down all the interesting and beautiful things in the world.

06/24/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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This 19-Year-Old Is Whipping Up Acai Bowls and Smoothies Downtown

Ivan Diaz is a full-time student and business owner, and he’s just getting started with Oasis at Lyric Market.

05/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

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Filmmaker Shahd Shahroor Tells Palestinian Stories on Her Own Terms

She got a standing ovation at the 2024 Houston Cinema Arts Festival, and she's just getting started.

05/07/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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A Houston Couple’s Decades-Long Fight Against Environmental Racism

Juan and Ana Parras, founders of Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (T.E.J.A.S.), have made climate justice a priority in our petrochemical-run city.

04/28/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

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Meet the 26-Year-Old Executive Chef Behind Maximo’s New Menu

Adrian Torres is mixing his Mexican culture with modern cooking to bring the best dishes to Local Food Group’s newly revamped restaurant.

03/19/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

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Lauren Ashley Simmons Is Not Your Typical Politician

The Texas state representative describes herself as a “very regular” woman who just wants better for her kids and her constituents.

03/06/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

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Meet the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s New Barrelman

John Harrison has big shoes to fill and he’s ready.

02/06/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

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Bludorn’s Cherif Mbodji Is Driven by Human Connection

The Houston restaurateur shares his journey and hospitality philosophy.

01/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

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Abby Endler Introduces Us to the Criminal Types She Hangs With

From Houston to New York to Scandinavia, the podcaster is one of the most prominent voices bringing the crime fiction genre to new and seasoned readers alike.

01/10/2025 By Meredith Nudo

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Dr. Peter Hotez’s Fight for Vaccines Is Not Just in the Lab

The Houston-based scientist talks about his accomplishments, political culture wars, and his battle on misinformation.

01/06/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

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The Montrose Center’s New CEO Is Ready to Make Her Mark

Avery Belyeu, the first transgender woman to helm the historic LGBTQ+ center, seeks to lead through active listening and collaboration.

04/19/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

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Meet the Tour Guide Who Brings the Cistern to Life with Song

Rosemarie Croll performs her own songs in the underground landmark at Buffalo Bayou Park, and can do so in 10 languages.

02/16/2024 By Jef Rouner

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Aris Kian Is Rewriting the Rules as Houston Poet Laureate

The native Houstonian is building a bridge between poetry and activism.

08/28/2023 By Geneva Diaz

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Richard Bado Will Convince You Opera Is for Everyone

The chorus director reflects on his 35 years at Houston Grand Opera.

07/05/2023 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks