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  The People of VegFest 2019 at Minute Maid Park

  July 13 at 8:13 p.m.

  The Vegan Society of Peace hosted their annual VegFest Houston on the main concourse of Minute Maid Park Saturday.  Lucky were those who got there early as the event was attended by thousands. By noon the concourse was packed with attendees and areas were near gridlock as attendees stood in line for food, products and samples from hundreds of vegan vendors. (Photos by Eric Sauseda)

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  Hope Farms and Recipe for Success Hosts Chefs in the Field

  June 11 at 5 a.m.

  In a food desert, near Hobby Airport, is an urban oasis with a gathering barn, a chef's garden and fields of fresh vegetables growing in the hot, humid climate a few minutes south of downtown Houston. Hope Farms is the culmination of Gracie and Bob Cavnar's efforts to provide fresh...

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  After the Freeze: Get Your Veggies Growing

  March 12 at 4 a.m.

  Houston has had a record wet winter and an unusually late freeze this year. We Space City residents aren't usually susceptible to cabin fever. There are usually a few sunny and mild winter days for margarita sipping and park bench lounging. This year has been more like living in the...

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  Blackwood Educational Land Institute: A Perfect Autumn Day

  Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 4 a.m.

  The fall temperatures have finally arrived in Houston and it's time to savor the brief, but wonderful autumn days while we can. Early this month, we started to see a break in the humidity and heat, even if it continuously varies from day to day. I found myself on a...

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  Houston: Try Out These Foods in August

  Wednesday, August 1, 2018 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

  Tuesday, March 6, 2018 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)