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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2012

    Please Help Find Who's Killing, Mutilating Dogs in Crosby

    There has been a rash of gut-wrenching animal cruelty stories in Houston lately, and we're sad to add yet one more, this time dealing with a dumping ground of mutilated dogs in Crosby. Rhonda Heffernan, who's been involved in the rescue community for several years, launched a website to spread awar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2011

    Sunny San Leon Combines Rock Festival, Mayoral Election

    San Leon has a Facebook page. And a lovely view.​Deep in the last of the "R months," oyster season's coming to a close, and though it's not yet stiflingly hot, breezes off Galveston Bay are getting warmer by the day. What better time to head down to San Leon for a beer and a day of "icehouse r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2011

    For Rappers, How Commercial Is Too Commercial?

    The hip-hop world is a less than sensible place - lots of times, you're even required to clarify when bad means bad and when bad means good - so once a week we're going to get with a rapper and ask them to explain things. Something you always wanted to ask a rapper? Email introducingliston@gmail.com ... More >>

  • News

    March 18, 2010

    Incoming: A River Oaks Tale

    Plus: Band of (Jonas) Brothers

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2009

    Newest Family-Violence Stats Are As Grim As Ever For The Houston Area

    ​The numbers are out on family violence in Texas and they aren't good.According to the Texas Council on Family Violence's 2008 report, released today, 136 women were killed in the state by an intimate partner last year. The youngest was 14 (she was killed by her 15-year-old boyfriend) and the olde ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2009

    Artist of the Week: Winter Wallace

    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 introducingliston@gmail.com. After last week's Artist ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2009

    No-Kill Animal Shelter Speaker Comes To Town Tomorrow

    Photo by Daniel KramerTickets are still available for no-kill animal shelter advocate Nathan Winograd's seminar Saturday. The California-based Winograd will present his "Building a No Kill Community" workshop at the South Texas College of Law, 1303 San Jacinto Street. Tickets are available at www.No ... More >>

  • News

    November 27, 2008
  • Blogs

    September 21, 2008
  • Blogs

    September 19, 2008
  • News

    September 11, 2008

    The 99-Cent Dog Store

    It's low-rent, but legal

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2008

    The 99-Cent Store Of Dogs

    It's low-rent, but legal

  • News

    September 13, 2007

    Mail Call

    Lights Out

  • News

    August 23, 2007

    Ferret Love

    They poop, they steal, they smell, they (sometimes) bite. They are adored.

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2007

    Dog Day Afternoon. Evening and Morning, Too.

    They poop, they steal, they smell, they (sometimes) bite. They are adored.

  • News

    August 24, 2006

    Hog Wild

    Feral pigs are ugly, destructive and mean. Some people in Texas just love to trap, stab or shoot them. Or put them in rodeos. With dogs.

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2006

    A Buncha Bull

    Feral pigs are ugly, destructive and mean. Some people in Texas just love to trap, stab or shoot them. Or put them in rodeos. With dogs.

  • News

    May 18, 2006

    Lost Dog

    He can survive a fire and a hurricane, but not the Houston SPCA

  • News

    September 8, 2005

    Katrina & The Waves

    Houston gets hit with its own hurricane surge

  • News

    February 17, 2005

    Letters

    Houston gets hit with its own hurricane surge

  • News

    December 9, 2004

    The Last Ride

    The HSPCA has tightened controls on its lethal "blue juice." But it's too late to matter for Anthony Helzer.

  • News

    July 24, 2003

    Letters

    The HSPCA has tightened controls on its lethal "blue juice." But it's too late to matter for Anthony Helzer.

  • News

    March 20, 2003

    The Dogs of War

    Foster programs try to save departing soldiers' critters from becoming casualties

  • News

    November 7, 2002

    In the Doghouse

    An animal typically has three days before he leaves the city pound, dead or alive. What happens during that time continues to cause concern.

  • News

    August 30, 2001

    Sugar & Spice

    The Sweet Girls pretend to be bad and try to be good, but Houston's newest social club fails at both

  • Film

    July 12, 2001

    Declawed

    Cats & Dogs is all bark and no bite

  • News

    July 12, 2001

    Music Awards 2001

    A preview of this year's show

  • News

    April 19, 2001

    Kane Mutiny

    The industry's initial reaction to Welles's masterwork should serve as a lesson to WorldFest filmmakers

  • News

    May 25, 2000

    Have Gavel Will Travel

    Campaign cash carries a retired judge around the world

  • News

    February 24, 2000

    Kicking A

    With the world premiere of Fucking A, Infernal Bridegroom Productions may have outgrown its seedy past, but it hasn't forgotten it

  • News

    February 3, 2000

    Stand Up and Holler

    A Huntsville execution draws a strange crowd

  • News

    October 21, 1999

    Coming Out

    Gay domestic violence is a dirty little secret that traps victims with nowhere to turn

  • News

    February 11, 1999

    When the Circus Comes To Town

    And the stars of the show end up dead

  • News

    November 5, 1998

    Downtown Dumping, Dog-Style

    Is a businessman's problem a preview of the poop ahead?

  • Calendar

    November 5, 1998

    The Farb File

    Is a businessman's problem a preview of the poop ahead?

  • Calendar

    January 1, 1998

    Press Picks

    Is a businessman's problem a preview of the poop ahead?

  • News

    August 15, 1996

    Letters

    Is a businessman's problem a preview of the poop ahead?

  • Calendar

    March 7, 1996

    Press Picks

    Is a businessman's problem a preview of the poop ahead?

  • Calendar

    January 4, 1996

    Press Picks

    Is a businessman's problem a preview of the poop ahead?

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