Ethiopia

Ethiopian Political Head-Butting in Southwest Houston Spawns Lawsuit, Criminal Charge

An Ethiopian-American man handing out flyers for a memorial service for Ethiopia's recently deceased prime minister, Meles Zenawi, claims he was assaulted by a countryman who reviled the repressive leader, according to criminal and civil court documents. The victim and plaintiff, Tesfai Tsadik, is ... More >>

Eating D.C.: Dining Dispatches from the Capital

As of this writing, I am still comfortably ensconced in the Hotel Palomar in our nation's capital. There is a Negroni at my side, compliments of the hotel, which was waiting for me in the room after I returned from walking off a Shake Shack burger at lunch. That's service. Both the Shake Shack and ... More >>

Free Radicals: "If There's No Money Involved, That's Fine"

Free Radicals have won an amazing nine Houston Press Music Awards for Best Jazz, but jazz really doesn't even begin to cover the 16-year-old Houston group's sound. It's so all over the place that the only category that really fits is the oft-misunderstood "world music," especially on the Radicals' n ... More >>

Pink Floyd The Wall at 30: Would Pink Have a Facebook Page?

Rock stars: They're different from us. That's why we love them, and that's why sometimes they can fool themselves into thinking they're Hitler. That, as far as I can tell, is the message of Pink Floyd The Wall, Alan Parker's 1982 film based on the British rockers' 1979 album The Wall. Despite the g ... More >>

Forlorn Hope: "Blink" & You Won't Miss Modern-Rock T-Storm

Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist that isn't awful? Email their particulars to sheaserrano@gmail.com. Forlorn Hope on Facebook​ ... More >>

"Exotic" Ethiopian

You eat it with your fingers, yes. But the vibrant cuisine at Sheba Cafe isn't so unfamiliar.

Texan Concepts of Ethnic Food: Breaking It Down, Venn Diagram-Style

Pictured: a stereotypical Texan, according to The Simpsons.​Have you ever traveled abroad and met people who -- upon learning you're from Texas -- ask if you own any horses? Own any cattle? Own a ranch? Ask where your boots and buckle are? Stereotypes abound far and wide, from my dear ex-moth ... More >>

Planet Houston: Country Cooking

An around-the-world guide to the foods of Planet Houston

Planet Houston: For All Your Pho and Fufu Needs

​In the midst of all the hubbub about the long-awaited Best of Houston® awards, we decided to spotlight a few places that might not necessarily make it onto any mainstream Best Of lists. Planet Houston, this week's cover story, focuses on immigrant food. After all, we're a nation -- and a ci ... More >>

The Ron Paul Revolution, Sayonara Starbucks, Ivory No No

Its true belivers trash Hair Balls

The Plane Truth

Houston minister Dr. K.A. Paul flies around the globe using Jesus to pull in worldwide donations -- unfortunately spending more money on jet fuel than orphans

Frankincense and Popcorn

Coffee and conversation at Blue Nile

SEAL Appeal

Antoine Fuqua and Bruce Willis lend nobility to brutes

Letter Perfect

A Sudanese refugee gets the best holiday greetings: Her family is safe

Aida Who?

HGO's production of Nabucco may make you forget about Verdi's other historical opera

Cambodian Queen

Yani Keo flies under the radar of most Houstonians. But if you're a refugee or an Asian-American leader, you know how important she is.

That Verdi Magic

HGO's elegant Aida underscores that all's pharaoh in love and war

Political Splashes and Splats

The triumph of Bob and Sheila; the tragicomedy of Craig and Lloyd

Letters

1998 Houston Press Music Awards Nominees

Houston Press 1997 Music Awards Preview

A guide to who's who in the Press Music Awards ballot. Plus, the where and when of the Press Music Awards Showcase!

What's Driving Miss Shelia?

With her frenetic grandstanding, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has irritated her staff, her colleagues, and even the president. she says she speaks for her constituents. But will anyone listen?

Houston Press 1996 Music Awards

Angels and Curanderos

Teresa Rodriguez is getting by with some help from interesting friends

Letters

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