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The Man on a Mission to Bring the Green

Joe Turner is transforming Houston’s parks—and all on an ever-tightening city budget. How does he do it? Teamwork.

10/24/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Meet the Minister Building Bridges Between Refugee Communities in Westbury

The best way to reach a community? Move in.

09/19/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Meet Houston's Real-Deal Snake Charmer: Clint "The Snake Man" Pustejovsky

Meet the man who’s taught one million people to revere, not fear, the snake.

08/22/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

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Following Robert Ellis on His Journey of Discovery

After years of leaning into the chaos, the singer-songwriter has found an appreciation for how structure and routine can spur creativity.

07/18/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

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The Conroe Congressman Who’s Out to Reform the U.S. Tax Code

U.S. Representative Kevin Brady is heading up the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, and he means business.

06/20/2016 By Adam Doster

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A Former Texas Gubernatorial Contender, Anything but Retired

Debra Medina may have moved on from politics, but she isn’t out to pasture—not exactly.

05/31/2016 By Adam Doster

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How Life Feels for Best-Selling Author Justin Cronin

A Houston author, and a trilogy of books about much more than vampires.

04/28/2016 By Daniel Carlson

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Bobby Lee Hilton, Galveston Island Treasure

This 82-year-old historian and Hotel Galvez ambassador never gives the same tour twice.

03/31/2016 By Jeff Balke

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Mireille Enos Prepares for Her Highest Profile Role Yet

After acting for 20 years, the Houston-raised actress has finally become a household name.

03/01/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

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Hanging with the Primates: A Zookeeper’s Perspective

After 11 years, Houston finally has a great ape exhibit.

02/05/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

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Skirting Rags to Fashion Line Riches

For designer Onyii Brown, it all started with a wrap skirt.

01/05/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

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A Matter of Conviction

Anthony Graves, Houston Forensic Science Center Board Member

11/29/2015 By Jeff Balke

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Video: Behind the Scenes with Tony Vallone

After 50 years in the Houston restaurant business, Tony’s still got it.

11/03/2015 Videography by Bryan Lozano

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You Want It, You Got It

Tony Vallone, Restaurateur

11/03/2015 By Jeff Balke Photography by Nathan Lindstrom

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The Brain Man of Baylor

David Eagleman, Neuroscientist

09/29/2015 By Lonna Dawson

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For Carlos Correa, the Future is Now

The young Astro’s rise has been as sudden as it has been stunning—and he’s playing the game the only way he knows how.

09/01/2015 By Scott Vogel

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The Art of Crime

Lois Gibson, Forensic Artist

08/04/2015 By Marianella Orlando

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How Not to Prepare For a Hurricane

Chris Hebert, Hurricane Expert

07/09/2015 By Jeff Balke

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Cracking Cases With a Genetics Gumshoe

Brendan Lee, Researcher

05/31/2015 Photography by Charles Ford By Jerry Ianelli

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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