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The Real Vampires of Houstonnew
The Houston subculture that drinks blood and chases psychic energy.
Houston Press |
Chris Lane |
04-15-2015 |
Culture
Magical and Fantastic: Patrick Renner Transforms Dream Images into Realitynew
If you've ever seen his public works, you've probably wondered where they came from. Meet the man behind some of Houston's most whimsical art, Patrick Renner.
Houston Press |
Adam Castañeda |
10-09-2014 |
Art
Trench Life: Chris Myers and Duane Brown are Crucial to the Texans' Success, On and Off the Fieldnew
Quarterbacks may be the stars of the NFL, but the offensive line is the heartbeat. In Houston, Chris Myers and Duane Brown are trying to bounce back from a 2-14 season on the field while helping out one of their Trench Life brothers off of it.
Houston Press |
Sean Pendergast |
09-10-2014 |
Sports
Comicpalooza: How Houston’s Comics Convention Came Back From the Dead to Become One of the Best in the Countrynew
Comic conventions were all but dead in Houston, but thanks to some smart thinking Comicpalooza is now one of the best conventions in the country.
Houston Press |
Jef Rouner |
06-12-2014 |
Culture
The Five Best New Food Trucks in Houston 2014new
Armed with only a truck and a dream (well, and a batch of recipes), these food entrepreneurs continue to fan out across Houston.
Houston Press |
Kaitlin Steinberg |
06-04-2014 |
Food+Drink
The Curious Case of African-Art Appraisal and Tax Fraudnew
Appraising collectibles and filing the correct tax forms can be a tricky business, as convicted tax cheat Sulayman Jarra well knows.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
05-08-2014 |
Art
Meet the First Families of Houston Foodnew
Connect the dots and you’ll find Houston’s restaurant scene has been dominated by a few hardworking culinary pioneers and their descendants.
Houston Press |
Kaitlin Steinberg |
02-27-2014 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Houston Restaurant Scene
Dance-Maker: Stanton Welch Celebrates Ten Years at Houston Balletnew
Stanton Welch didn't always want to be involved with dance, but, for some, dance is truly in the blood.
Houston Press |
Adam Castaneda |
10-09-2013 |
Performance
Houston Baptist University Turns to Football to Build a Namenew
Houston Baptist University decides the best way to grow is to start a football team for the first time in its 50-year history.
Houston Press |
Steve Jansen |
09-26-2013 |
Sports
Tags: Houston Baptist Football
The Astros: Out of Their League?new
The Houston Astros take on a new season in a tough division with things all-new — uniforms, owner, manager, team and rules — not to mention a new/old mascot. And road trips to Dallas.
Houston Press |
Sean Pendergast |
03-27-2013 |
Sports
Jonestown's Medicine Mannew
A young Houston physician designed a lethal cocktail that killed more than 900 men, women, children and babies at a place that was supposed to be a paradise but is better known as Jonestown.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
01-30-2013 |
History
The 30 Essential Texas Restaurantsnew
20 critics and food writers team up to determine the most essential restaurants in Texas.
Houston Press |
Katharine Shilcutt |
01-16-2013 |
Food+Drink
2012: Year of the Texansnew
Ten years after professional football returned to Houston, the Texans could go all the way.
Houston Press |
Sean Pendergast |
08-30-2012 |
Sports
Tags: 2012 Houston Texans
Paneer on Pizzanew
How a Houston pizzeria reflects the city's diversity, and what the business means for the future of downtown.
Houston Press |
Katharine Shilcutt |
08-30-2012 |
Food+Drink
Community 'Cuenew
The tradition of open-pit barbecues in Texas predates the Civil War.
Houston Press |
Robb Walsh |
07-12-2012 |
Food+Drink
