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The Passion of Victoria Osteennew
A flight attendant went after the Osteens in court, bringing on trials and tribulation for one and all.
Houston Press |
Richard Connelly |
09-02-2008 |
Religion
Scarface Opens Onlines Doors for New Artistsnew
He's the owner of and principal investor in www.heregomydemo.com, a new web site that allows musicians — of any genre, not just rappers, he stresses — to upload MP3s, videos, photos, blogs and bios for free, and sample the wares of the site's other members.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
08-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Gone to Hell: Mental Illness and Harris County Jailnew
Even though Alexander Hatcher is bipolar and schizophrenic, he wasn't given his meds for his first three months in jail. He got in fights with the guards. Now he's sentenced to prison for a long, long time.
Houston Press |
Paul Knight |
08-26-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Just How Texan are Hayes Carll and Miranda Lambert?new
Unlike the Outlaws or Lovett/Griffith/Earle cadre, this bunch doesn't socialize regularly or share a common background. They're all Texans, indisputably, but even how much that has to do with their current success is open for debate.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
08-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm on Living the Bluesnew
While his first CD with Malcolm, Juke Joint Duo, was self-produced, their latest, still-untitled album was recorded professionally in Nashville, and Burnside is extremely excited about it.
Houston Press |
Ben Westhoff |
08-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
There Are No Honest Players Among Human Smugglersnew
Illegal immigrants are subject to pain and death at the hands of their "rescuers" if they don't pay up in full.
Houston Press |
Chris Vogel |
08-12-2008 |
Immigration
Texas Air National Guard Boots Sick Soldiernew
Just what is any soldier or sailor entitled to if he goes to war for the United States and comes back maimed or sick? Did Jason Franco get any better or worse treatment than if he'd been shot by a sniper instead of enveloped in a haze of carcinogenic fumes? Well yes, no and maybe so.
Houston Press |
Margaret Downing |
08-05-2008 |
War
Slideshow: Houston Prepares for Edouardnew
Scenes from Spec's, Home Depot and Kroger on Monday, Aug. 4, the eve of Tropical Storm Edouard's anticipated arrival in Texas.
Houston Press |
Daniel Kramer |
08-05-2008 |
Disasters
Homeland Security Won't Let a Former IRA Man Out of Prisonnew
After living in the U.S. for 25 years, Pol Brennan is now stuck on the Texas-Mexico border.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
07-29-2008 |
Immigration
What Publishers Don't Want You to Know About Door-to-Door Magazine Salesnew
That kid at your door with a magazine order form will tell you a story -- part sad, part hopeful. The truth will be infinitely worse than you can imagine.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
07-22-2008 |
Media
Wolf Parade Embraces Its Eccentricities on 'At Mount Zoomer'new
Though channeling '70s-style progressive rock, it never sounds experimental or masturbatory because every song is anchored by a memorable, driving hook.
Houston Press |
Ben Westhoff |
07-22-2008 |
Reviews
Do Not Listen to 'Heavy Deavy Skull Lover' While Operating Heavy Machinerynew
It's hard to imagine doing anything while listening to Heavy Deavy Skull Lover except lying on the couch in a substance-induced stupor--cough syrup, hydro, opium, take your pick.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
07-16-2008 |
Reviews
Peeking Inside the Shadowy Crypt of Houston's Goth Communitynew
If Houston's Goth community has never been especially large — especially when compared to places like New Orleans, hometown of Goth figureheads Marie Laveau and Anne Rice — it's had its share of colorful characters.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
07-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Create an Album From a Different Eranew
Some time before music splintered into a thousand different microgenres, the distance between jazz, R&B and even country could be easily traveled by a skillful ensemble like Two Men with the Blues.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
07-08-2008 |
Reviews
The Geto Boys Reunitenew
Like many before him, Willie D likens the Geto Boys' dynamic to a marriage, one that's been estranged for around 16 of its 20 years.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
07-08-2008 |
Music
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