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The Story of a Botched Sting, a Dead Informant and Friendly Firenew
The story of a DEA sting operation in which the confidential informant died, a Houston police officer shot a sheriff’s deputy and most of the suspects were never held accountable.
Houston Press |
Leif Reigstad |
10-28-2015 |
Features
When a Lesson Took a Dangerous Turn, a Room Full of Firefighters Couldn't Save Neal Smithnew
Neal Smith was learning to fight fires and save lives, but the lesson turned deadly when his internal temperature shot over 108 degrees and what could have saved him - a simple tub of ice water - was nowhere to be found.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
09-18-2014 |
Features
The Alabama-Coushatta Still Existnew
Beset by federal budget cuts, no written history and a general lack of recognition, the Alabama-Coushatta try to learn a different way of being indian.
Houston Press |
Dianna Wray |
11-13-2013 |
Features
What's Behind Gary Douglas's Scientology Knockoff?new
Access Consciousness promises to help you reach a higher plane. For a price.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
11-08-2012 |
Features
The Bittersweet Lifenew
A stroke, brain tumor and the loss of his sense of taste haven't kept Chef David Guerrero out of the kitchen.
Houston Press |
Katharine Shilcutt |
10-31-2012 |
Features
Houston Babylonnew
Four of the spookiest true tales in the city's history.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
10-24-2012 |
Features
The Tea Party Democratnew
Party leaders want to throw out District Attorney candidate Lloyd Oliver and the donkey he rode in on.
Houston Press |
Terrence McCoy |
10-17-2012 |
Features
Tags: Tea Party
Millionaires Clash Over Houston Mansionnew
Despite all the Tenth Commandment strictures to the contrary, coveting the mansion next door has led millionaire executive Tony Petrello to years of depositions and lawsuits.
Houston Press |
Terrence McCoy |
10-10-2012 |
Features
Santa Muerte: The Patron Saint of the Drug Warnew
Need help killing someone? Or cementing a drug deal? This may be the saint for you.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
09-13-2012 |
Features
Tags: mexico drug war
Cambodian Weednew
How a small village outside Houston influences the Asian restaurants of Southern California and beyond.
Houston Press |
Terrence McCoy |
09-07-2012 |
Features
White Linen Fightnew
As a Houston charity event grew, so did promises, expectations and disappointments.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
08-08-2012 |
Features
The Hot-Yoga Warsnew
Two yogis battle over the fate of a tradition (and a very large pile of money).
Houston Press |
Rebecca Moss |
07-18-2012 |
Features
The Clusterf*ck Behind Houston's Cryptic New Noise Ordinancenew
Vague new law has bar and club owners screaming.
Houston Press |
Steve Jansen |
05-10-2012 |
Features
Rockets Mascot Gets in the Ringnew
The man behind Clutch takes up the fight game on the side.
Houston Press |
Jeff Balke |
05-03-2012 |
Features
