Email Author Richard Connelly
And on the seventh day, God cemented Texas's reputation as the home of ignorant yokels who don't need no book-larnin'. In case you... More >>
Remember a few years ago, when the headlines were ablaze with stories about the scandalous doings at the prominent charity Kid... More >>
The Trial of the Century, set to begin next week, has been delayed until early next year. We speak, of course, of the epic courtroom... More >>
The Continental Club, along with its nearby little-sister club The Big Top, is a beloved Midtown spot that regularly draws hipsters (of the... More >>
For years, Mike Spear has been one of the leading realtors in Houston, regularly appearing on the Houston Business Journal's list of top... More >>
In 2007, Houston — as always, it seems — proved to be what the Army calls "a target-rich environment" for potential Houston... More >>
As anyone with a passing interest in local journalism knows, the Houston Chronicle announced some pretty stiff cutbacks recently. Famous... More >>
Peter Brown is easily the richest member of City Council, taking luxurious summer vacations in France and...well, never, ever having to worry... More >>
Suzy Roberts, a retired nurse, won a low-key race this year for a spot on the Pearland school board. She beat an incumbent, but did little... More >>
Maybe it's no surprise that the late Glen Cheek, longtime constable of Harris County Precinct 5 who died in April, is not going quietly into... More >>
Everyone in the Houston area can breathe easier. The random car checks at the Bolivar Ferry — to use the official name, The Pointless,... More >>
Jennifer Roy says she got more than she bargained for when she went for counseling to Val D. Adams, a preacher at Canaan Missionary Baptist... More >>
Kevin Lee is currently in Harris County Jail. Which isn't all that unusual for him — he's been convicted of 20 felonies over the last 22... More >>
The Alley Theatre is a cherished, honored Houston institution. Who knew it was also home to some incredibly thin-skinned, petty prima... More >>
Dr. Shannon Ray Schrader has been a visible and, at times, inspiring presence in the fight against AIDS in Houston. So why are a lot of AIDS... More >>
Once again, as the end of August finally nears, a sense of impending doom hangs over Houston football fans. Because no matter how futile it... More >>
Simpsons fans still revel in the late Phil Hartman's role as faded actor Troy McClure: "Hi, I'm Troy McClure — you may remember me from... More >>
You're a reporter. Your editor wants someone on the staff to do a story about ferrets and the people who love them. Amazingly, there are no... More >>
It was a cri de coeur from a panicked, if sadly anonymous, Harris County librarian. "Last week we were informed of one of our... More >>
Infernal Bridegroom Productions has long been a reliably popular theater group out on the "edgy" edge of the local arts scene. Just last year,... More >>
In the days since we wrote about Mayde Creek Junior High student Shelby Sendelbach the 12-year-old who faced 120 days in an alternative... More >>
Courtney Cummz, call your lawyer. Well, only if you're not the Courtney Cummz who stars in Young Cheerleader Swap ‘n' Swallow... More >>
By now you may have heard about 12-year-old Shelby Sendelbach, who attends Mayde Creek Junior High in the Katy school district. After all, a... More >>
Nate Lytle may be only 23, but he's well-known among Gulf Coast surfers. He's an energetic, friendly guy who's always been eager to help out... More >>
Ratings are everything in radio. But often, to an outsider, the numbers can mean nothing. Arbitron does the ratings, and provides figures. But... More >>
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