Art Attack
6:10 pm
May. 25, 2012
Comicpalooza Day 1: Ron Paul Endorses Ghostbusters
By Jef With One F
Former or current presidential candidate, depending on your level of optimism, Ron Paul was just roaming the halls of Comicpalooza. Obama I would've expected, he's a notorious nerd, but Paul? If...
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Rocks Off
2:30 pm
May. 25, 2012
The Lot Of A Freelance Writer, From One Of Our Own
By Chris Gray
Freelance writing is probably not for you if you're a fan of rejection. But if you're determined to speak your piece, not to mention a little thick-skinned and willing to hear the word "no" a lot,...
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Hair Balls
2:00 pm
May. 25, 2012
Amelia Perez, 46, Bayou Body Count No. 69
By Richard Connelly
A 46-year-old woman died when the driver of the SUV she was in got into a wild accident, Houston police say.
Amelia Perez was a passenger in a Chevrolet Suburban driven by Casimiro Campos, 64, ...
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Art Attack
2:00 pm
May. 25, 2012
Last Minute Memorial Day Weddings on the Cheap
By Abby Koenig
It's the weekend of weddings. Have you been debating getting married but thought you couldn't pull it off? Need to shotgun it? Or maybe you are just loco and met the guy of your dreams at 2 a.m....
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Art Attack
12:00 pm
May. 25, 2012
Rock On: The Week in Photos
By Brittanie Shey
It's time again to check out the Houston Press Flickr Pool and see what kinds of art shots our talented photographers have added. We love street art, unique perspectives and beautiful photos of Ho...
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Rocks Off
11:30 am
May. 25, 2012
Christian Radio Group Buys 103.7 FM
By Chris Gray
KHJK 103.7, the station known as "Houston's Adult Alternative" and the only place on Houston commercial radio to hear artists such as Mumford & Sons and the Avett Brothers, has been sold to a grou...
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Hair Balls
11:00 am
May. 25, 2012
Week in Photos: Solar Eclipse
By Brittanie Shey
Each week, we take a dip into the Houston Press Flickr pool and see what our talented photographers have been up to. We're looking for pictures that represent the best of Houston, from food to art...
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Rocks Off
11:00 am
May. 25, 2012
Knights of the Fire Kingdom: Houston's Hottest Band
By Craig Hlavaty
Yes, another article about the same band. See a different take on Knights of the Fire Kingdom in Jef With One F's "bus-stop" interview.
Houston has known Jeoaf Johnson as the burly beardo playing...
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Rocks Off
10:20 am
May. 25, 2012
Last Night: Buxton & The Tontons At Discovery Green
By Nathan Smith
Buxton, the Tontons
Discovery Green
May 24, 2012
I was pretty proud of myself Thursday night: I managed to kill three birds with one stone. I'd never seen local darlings Buxton or the Tontons l...
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Hair Balls
10:00 am
May. 25, 2012
Rest in Peace, Astrodome, You Deserved So Much Better
By John Royal
From April 1988 through January 2000, I spent a lot of time at the Astrodome. About 100-150 nights a year, each year, more or less. My first job was operating the out-of-town games scoreboard for...
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Art Attack
10:00 am
May. 25, 2012
Comicpalooza This Weekend!
By Jef With One F
Last year Houston Press spent three glorious days hanging out in the George R. Brown Convention Center for Comicpalooza. The event is growing by leaps and bounds, and this year looks to be even b...
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Art Attack
9:30 am
May. 25, 2012
Reviews for the Easily Distracted: Chernobyl Diaries
By Pete Vonder Haar
Title: Chernobyl Diaries
Is This Anything Like The Princess Diaries? Chernobyl Diaries has fewer mutants.
Rating Using Random Objects Relevant to the Film: One and a half cooling towers out of f...
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