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  Houston: Try Out These Foods in August

  August 1 at 4 a.m.

  Despite triple digit temperatures and hellish humidity, we Houstonians still like to eat well and we're not sticking to salads. While there are some great cold dishes to be had, you'll still see Bayou City foodies tucking into pho, ramen, or ghost pepper wings despite the heat. We're crazy like...

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  A Day In The Life Of Barnyard Animals At Houston Livestock Show's AgVenture

  March 6 at 4 a.m.

  Even though these rodeo stars don't look exactly thrilled to be here, don't feel sorry for them, they love coming to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo every year. In fact, it's their favorite season, of the give-or-take two to five seasons they are alive.  The closest you can get to these modern day heroes is at the Petting Zoo. And what is better than laying down in the middle of the zoo while baby animals come and nibble on you? Absolutely nothing.
  
  Benadryl recommended. (Photos by Kate McLean)
  

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  Here's Why Galveston Bay Oysters Will Take Three Years to Recover From Harvey

  Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 4 a.m.

  In the days after Harvey the world (well, the internet anyway) was getting to know Houston native Raz Halili. The 30-year-old oysterman was rescuing people from the flooded San Leon area in a boat with his cousin when a selfie he snapped went viral on social media. It was shared...

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  League City's Natural Living Co-op: Something We All Need in Our Backyard

  Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 7 a.m.

  Chances are, not too many League City residents know about the tucked-away treasure nestled in their own backyard. Natural Living, a GMO-free co-op that's quietly operated since January of 2011, is next door to League Park in downtown League City. Walk in either the front or back door of this...

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  Rodeo Babies at RodeoHouston

  Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 10:21 a.m.

  RodeoHouston is more than just fried foods, fun rides, exciting cowboy competitions, and top notch concerts. The livestock show offers animal lovers an avenue to meet, pet, and feed goats, sheep, deer, kangaroos, and many more inside NRG Center. Check out the little ones we found on a recent weekday afternoon visit. The last day is Sunday, March 26, so get on out there!
  
  Photos by Marco Torres/HoustonPress.
  

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  Chicken Rental Service Lets Houstonians Try Before They Buy

  Monday, February 15, 2016 at 6 a.m.

  Doesn’t it sound like utterly pastoral to wake up, make some coffee or tea, dress and walk to your backyard to collect fresh eggs for breakfast? A Houston affiliate of a service called Rent The Chicken is making it easy for suburbanites to make that humble dream come true. The...