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    March 28, 2012

    DEFCON Dining: Jenni's Noodle House

    Dining out with children is an exercise in situational awareness. Each experience is unique, with different variables leading to different possible outcomes, DEFCON-like in their escalating threat levels. Keen observation, forward planning, and prior experience are critical in determining the proper ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2012

    When Are Food Knock-offs Distasteful?

    If your Girl Scout Cookie of choice is the Samoa, then you might be happy to know that these goodies are NOT only available through green-uniformed girl children and for $3-4 a pop. Keebler offers a nearly identical version called "Coconut Dreams," which are available year-round and often on sale ( ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    5 Treehugging Tunes By Conservative Country Artists

    ​Today is the Girl Scouts of America's annual World Thinking Day, which they celebrate each year by dedicating 24 hours of contemplation on the world and the people in it. Now, Rocks Off isn't a Girl Scout, but we keep a close eye on them because we've proven in the past they are in fact our o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2011

    An Afternoon with SEARCH Leads a Writer to Recall His Own Homeless Mother

    As a guest of local homelessness advocates SEARCH, I spent last Friday afternoon pretending to be homeless. Sort of...At any rate, it was a strange afternoon for me as my experience of homelessness is far more up close and personal than that of most people. The afternoon began at the SEARCH facili ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 13, 2011

    Oprah of the Piney Woods

    Kathy Patrick wields some hefty clout out of her beauty shop/book store

  • News

    June 23, 2011

    War Zoned

    Who knew historic preservation could ignite so much neighborhood drama?

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2011

    Best Tasting Lemonade Contest at the Children's Museum Kicks Off Lemonade Day

    Photos by Katharine ShilcuttThe Alonso sisters with their lemonade stand.​"We thought it tasted too sweet," said Brenda Alonso as she stood shyly next to her sister behind their lemonade stand. "So we added a little bit of salt." The 10-year-old beamed as I told her what a good idea that had b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2011

    Sundae Sundays: Yogurtland

    ​Must a sundae by definition contain ice cream? Um, probably yes. But this Sunday I made an exception for a creation I made at Yogurtland. I was simultaneously craving soft-serve ice cream and sundaes, but a bout of laziness prevented me from seeking out a place that would satisfy both desir ... More >>

  • News

    December 9, 2010

    Montrose Murder

    Paul Broussard's killer, up for parole, may not be model prisoner.

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    Five Bad Valentine Day's Gifts That Guys Who Listen To Sports-Talk Radio Will Probably Buy

    We know nothing about getting good gifts for women, as our wife would testify. So Valentine's Day sucks. (in our case, it's followed by the gift-dilemma of a wedding anniversary four days later. Our wife has long grown used to disappointment, which she hides well.)One thing we do know, though: Liste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    A New Champion: Chick-fil-a Peppermint Chocolate Chip Shake

    ​Last month J.C. Reid raved about DQ's Pumpkin Pie Blizzard, ushering in the 2009 holiday-beverage season. Frozen or not, these are guilty pleasures at best. But we'll still take them intravenously if given the option, from tried-and-true drinks like the Starbucks Gingerbread Latte to Jack in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2009

    Some Aeros Miscellania, Including Cheerleaders

    Photo Jason Villanueva/Houston Aeros​Just thought I would share a little Houston Aeros hockey news today -- for some reason, I can't get into football yet, but I'm fully up on all hockey. I can't explain it...okay, yes I can. I got to watch the tryouts for the Aeros cheerleaders, the Aero Dynamics ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Realizing You Don't Have What It Takes To Want To Be A Millionaire

    Photos by Blake WhitakerOn the way to our first ever game-show tryout today, we saw what we took at the time to be cosmic encouragement. Competing for space in Airline Drive's forest of signage was the Moonlight Inn marquee, which spoke to us: "You are awake. Don't dream it -- do it." Of cour ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2009

    Why Does Memorial Day Suck In Houston?

    Photo by Paul KeleherIf you've ever lived outside of Texas or the Deep South, you can find yourself asking a simple question: What the hell happened to Memorial Day?Up north and back east, it's a huge event. Every little town has a parade, there's a ceremony, people really, really look forward to it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2009

    Pitching A Tent For Mother's Day: And Never You Mind About Those Snakes

    One hour's drive north of Houston, Lake Conroe awaits this weekend -- or more precisely, the Kampgrounds of America there offering a special deal for Mother's Day weekend. Pay for Friday night and you get your Saturday night stay for free.The obvious question -- why would a mother want to spend Moth ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 26, 2009

    SPECIAL APRIL FOOLS' DAY EDITION

    One hour's drive north of Houston, Lake Conroe awaits this weekend -- or more precisely, the Kampgrounds of America there offering a special deal for Mother's Day weekend. Pay for Friday night and you get your Saturday night stay for free.The obvious question -- why would a mother want to spend Moth ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2008

    Buy Lemonade, Help The Federal Government Out

    One hour's drive north of Houston, Lake Conroe awaits this weekend -- or more precisely, the Kampgrounds of America there offering a special deal for Mother's Day weekend. Pay for Friday night and you get your Saturday night stay for free.The obvious question -- why would a mother want to spend Moth ... More >>

  • News

    March 15, 2007

    Mail Call

    One hour's drive north of Houston, Lake Conroe awaits this weekend -- or more precisely, the Kampgrounds of America there offering a special deal for Mother's Day weekend. Pay for Friday night and you get your Saturday night stay for free.The obvious question -- why would a mother want to spend Moth ... More >>

  • News

    March 1, 2007

    Hotel Campers

    In order to retain membership, have the Girl Scouts changed too much?

  • Calendar

    July 28, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    In order to retain membership, have the Girl Scouts changed too much?

  • News

    July 7, 2005

    Chefs Rule!

    If you can't stand the sight of lopped-off digits and the smell of your own flesh burning, get out of the kitchen

  • Music

    March 24, 2005
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    January 20, 2005

    Jottin' Jocks

    Sports greats show off their signature moves

  • News

    April 22, 2004

    Bye-Bye Bongs?

    Tubing without beer bongs? Why?

  • Music

    February 5, 2004

    Pop-Punk Penance

    A cool kid seeks heavenly redemption

  • Music

    March 13, 2003

    Meet John Dough

    Talking Hollywood, integrity and Girl Scout cookies with a legendary ex-punk

  • Music

    October 24, 2002

    Pleasant Grove

    Saturday, October 26

  • News

    May 30, 2002

    A Fixer-Upper

    Jones High needs a lot of renovation -- and not just the buildings. At least HISD can't pretend it doesn't know it has a problem. Its own task force told it so.

  • Culture

    August 16, 2001

    The Not-So-Great Outdoors

    Inman exhibit explores the darker side of Mother Nature

  • News

    March 29, 2001

    The Enforcers

    Unlicensed jukebox music may be the downfall of feisty Sassy's

  • News

    March 23, 2000

    Not Your Grandma's Girl Scouts

    Rachelle Anderson just took super Girl Scout honors. And it wasn't hustling cookies that got her there.

  • News

    December 30, 1999

    Downing

    Brentwood's protests have given way to a calmer acceptance of AIDS patients living there

  • Culture

    June 10, 1999

    Out of the Woods

    Cooper and her clever Tamalalia are cool enough to beat the heat

  • Calendar

    June 3, 1999

    Night & Day

    June 3 - 9, 1999

  • News

    March 12, 1998

    Looking for Laura

    First Friendswood rallied to find Laura Smither. Then it rallied to find her killer.

  • Calendar

    October 9, 1997

    Press Picks

    First Friendswood rallied to find Laura Smither. Then it rallied to find her killer.

  • Culture

    January 16, 1997

    Comic, Tragic, Tedious

    Nun is fun and Phantom sings. But Taking Steps, alas, stumbles.

  • Calendar

    May 23, 1996

    Beat the Heat!

    1996 Summer Guide

  • Calendar

    January 4, 1996

    Press Picks

    1996 Summer Guide

  • News

    August 17, 1995

    Houston's Housing

    For years, the city has been promising housing for the poor. But those promises have been trampled by politics and a desire for quick profits.

  • Calendar

    January 6, 1994

    Picks

    For years, the city has been promising housing for the poor. But those promises have been trampled by politics and a desire for quick profits.

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