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  • Blogs

    October 25, 2011

    Pasadena, Home to Some Sickos, Is Also a Nifty Place to Retire

    Retire to this in Pasadena.​The economy blows, especially for old folks, who aren't as able to kick it with an umbrella drink at some beachside hang like in the old days. No worries, according to Tom Corley, author of The Top 100 Cheapest Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2012. Instead of sink ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2011

    The Bridges of Texas: 12 Beauties

    We don't do rustic covered bridges here in Texas; we don't do massive Golden Gate spans either. But that doesn't mean the state isn't home to some beautiful pieces of bridge art. You can look for abandoned bridges here. Here, though, are a dozen of Texas' best. ​12. Suspension Bridge, Waco T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2011

    Cake, Buxton Confirmed For First-Ever BestFest

    ​Saucy rockers Cake and Houston's own alt-country insurgents Buxton are the first two acts confirmed for the inaugural Houston Press Best of Houston® BestFest, or "BestFest," the two-day festival scheduled for September 24 and 25 at the Midtown "superblock" between McGowen, Main, Travis and A ... More >>

  • News

    April 21, 2011

    Houston Responds to Space Shuttle Shun.

    ​Saucy rockers Cake and Houston's own alt-country insurgents Buxton are the first two acts confirmed for the inaugural Houston Press Best of Houston® BestFest, or "BestFest," the two-day festival scheduled for September 24 and 25 at the Midtown "superblock" between McGowen, Main, Travis and A ... More >>

  • Music

    March 10, 2011

    2011 South By Southwest Supplement

    Buxton takes its bump to the roots-rock big leagues in stride.

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    DWI: Getting Away With It Is Getting Tougher In Harris County

    Blood tests for drunk drivers will be the norm now that Harris County got a fat chunk of federal cash. ​Drinking and driving is serious business in Harris County, and to prove it, the District Attorney's office held a press conference this morning to promote some changes they've made. "A lot of dr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2010

    Three Hour Tour Turns Into Extended Stay At Allen's Landing for Houston Yacht Club

    Photos by Taylor TurnerNot exactly Gilligan's Island.​The not-so-everyday presence of yachts on Buffalo Bayou has been bringing sight-seers to Allen's Landing this week. But the docking is no holiday for the boaters, who've been stranded at the downtown birthplace of the city of Houston since Sund ... More >>

  • News

    August 26, 2010

    Embargo

    UH and Rice make deal with Chron

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2010

    The Five Most Overrated Neighborhoods In Houston

    "Hip"? Maybe to your grandma​Last week we told you about Houston's most underrated neighborhoods; now it's time to determine the area's most overrated places to live. Where to begin? Let us travel north for starters. 5. The Woodlands Recently the author of something called The Nordstrom Guide to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2010

    Talking Black Flag With The Burden's Ryan Taylor For Redux-ion

    Rayhaan TraboulayBlack Flag makes a perfect soundtrack for stealing cigarettes and spray paint, says The Burden's Ryan Taylor (far right).​Next Thursday is Rocks Off's maiden voyage of Redux-ion, a night we created for local bands to pay homage to some of their biggest influences. Along with Y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Saturday: Buxton, Preemo And Coast's Showcases Blow Us Away

    Photos by Marc BrubakerMake It Funky: 2 Dollar Sound slapped out an opening set at Kobain.​Team Rocks Off was staffed with the not-insignificant task of effectively covering nine different venues during Saturday's Houston Press Music Awards, which led to this member of the Aftermath squadron b ... More >>

  • Music

    January 28, 2010

    Houston 2020: The Future Is Unwritten

    But hey, that's not stopping Noise.

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2010

    Today In Interesting Resumes: Denver Bronco, School Principal, School Board Trustee, Alleged Child-Porn Freak

    ​Larry Cox played three seasons for the Denver Broncos, back when they sucked in the `60s. After that, he was all about the kids -- teaching, coaching and eventually becoming a principal in the La Porte school system; then getting elected to the school board.As we say, all about the kids. Maybe to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2010

    Inquiring Minds: The World Of Ghost Mountain

    ​Tomorrow night at Walter's On Washington, three Houston bands throw down their first gigs of 2010. For Roky Moon & Bolt they have a new album in the offing and the future seems pretty clear cut. They are riding into this new year with quite an amount of steam behind them from most all the mus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2009

    A $2 Million Car, A Pelican And A Lagoon

    A Bugatti Veyron, sans pelican​Here is a sentence with so many strange and wonderful parts in it that it's best just to let it speak for itself:A Lufkin man drove his $2 million Bugatti sportscar into a Galveston-area lagoon after being distracted by a pelican.First, who spends $2 million on a car ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2009

    Sunoco -- Doing Whatever It Takes In La Porte

    ​We have little understanding of how a local chemical manufacturing plant can flaunt state environmental regulations for an entire year and not get called on the carpet for it until nearly two years later, but that describes the goings-on at the Sunoco, Inc., plant in La Porte.At its facility jus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2009

    Houston Music Fight Club, Round 2: Bryan Jackson vs. Jacob Calle, Bun B vs. B L A C K I E, Beau Beasley vs. Justin Nava

    In last week's Houston Music Fight Club, we pitted six of Houston's brightest-shining musical diamonds against one another in a sort of cruel Internet death match. The only blood drawn was the dark crimson blood of laughter that...yeah, we need to work on our metaphors. Anyhow, we came up with three ... More >>

  • Music

    August 6, 2009

    Summer Stock

    In last week's Houston Music Fight Club, we pitted six of Houston's brightest-shining musical diamonds against one another in a sort of cruel Internet death match. The only blood drawn was the dark crimson blood of laughter that...yeah, we need to work on our metaphors. Anyhow, we came up with three ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2009

    HPMA Aftermath: Born Liars, Ryan Scroggins and the Trenchtown Texans, B L A C K I E, Metavenge and Buxton

    Photos by Craig Hlavaty​This member of Rocks Off has never felt so proud of his city, especially after last night's Houston Press Music Awards showcase. He was wont to call it "his" city just a few years back, commuting back and forth into the Inner-Loop breach to review show after show from the s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2009

    The Legislature Stands Up For Dildos

    It's not often that the state Senate rejects a gubernatorial appointment, but they did yesterday when they voted against Rick Perry's choice of Shanda Perkins for the state parole Board.You could argue that the Senate rejected her 27-4 because she was horrendously underqualified for the $95,000-a-ye ... More >>

  • Music

    March 12, 2009

    Bayou City Buzz

    Houston's SXSW class — and we mean class — of 2009

  • Music

    January 1, 2009

    2008 in Texas Albums and Local EPs

    Houston's SXSW class — and we mean class — of 2009

  • Dining

    November 6, 2008

    Busy Beaver's

    Houston's SXSW class — and we mean class — of 2009

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2008

    In the Shade: In the Hot Seat with Chris from Gold Sounds

    Houston's SXSW class — and we mean class — of 2009

  • Music

    June 21, 2007

    Hot Sounds, Summer in the City

    A few local discs to sizzle with

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2007

    Bad Advice

    A few local discs to sizzle with

  • Music

    November 17, 2005

    On Da Lingo, Part II

    Confused by what all our hometown rappers are talking about? We’re here to help.

  • News

    October 6, 2005

    A Mighty Wind

    A mountain of garbage in northeast Houston is looking to get bigger. Neighbors cry foul.

  • Culture

    May 26, 2005

    We Know What You Should Do This Summer

    Your guide to beaches, water parks, day trips, festivals and more

  • Culture

    May 5, 2005

    Growing in Stages

    New places, faces and ideas have transformed Houston's theater scene

  • Music

    February 10, 2005

    Rock Radio (and Rock Romano) Redux

    Bo knows good rock when he sees it. Do Houston radio programmers?

  • Calendar

    November 4, 2004

    Gang Signs

    Booker-Lowe Gallery showcases "Hot" young aboriginal art

  • News

    November 4, 2004

    Daddy Day Care

    Bars and kids -- perfect together in Houston

  • Calendar

    February 12, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Bars and kids -- perfect together in Houston

  • Music

    October 30, 2003

    The Kids in America

    When the working day is done, Molly & the Ringwalds just want to have fun

  • News

    July 24, 2003

    Letters

    When the working day is done, Molly & the Ringwalds just want to have fun

  • News

    July 3, 2003

    Mixed Messages

    Casualties aren't easy to count in the continuing battle of Bayport

  • News

    May 8, 2003

    Letters

    Casualties aren't easy to count in the continuing battle of Bayport

  • Dining

    January 31, 2002

    Home of the Squealer

    A bacon-packed burger that arteries loathe and taste buds love

  • News

    June 29, 2000

    A Yenne for Your Thoughts

    Brazoria's D.A. raises privacy issues over DPS emissions tests

  • News

    August 19, 1999
  • News

    March 4, 1999

    Letters

    A Reporter's Manifesto

  • News

    July 2, 1998

    Rocky Landing

    Residents of this seaside neighborhood are about to be joined by a 1,000-acre port facility

  • Calendar

    June 11, 1998

    The Love Barge

    Residents of this seaside neighborhood are about to be joined by a 1,000-acre port facility

  • News

    January 1, 1998

    Alison Cook looks back at 1997: The Year That Bit

    Residents of this seaside neighborhood are about to be joined by a 1,000-acre port facility

  • News

    October 2, 1997

    Letters

    Residents of this seaside neighborhood are about to be joined by a 1,000-acre port facility

  • News

    December 5, 1996

    Crashing the Grand Old Party

    Dolly McKenna is the GOP candidate for the 25th District. But will Republicans vote for her?

  • News

    August 15, 1996

    Think Small

    Richard Farias wants to change the way HISD teaches middle school

  • News

    July 13, 1995

    The Insider

    Richard Farias wants to change the way HISD teaches middle school

  • Dining

    May 19, 1994

    Gawkers' Palace

    Lagniappe's neo-Creole cuisine may sound wacky, but it works

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