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Temples of Tex-Mex: A Diner's Guide to the Oldest Mexican Restaurants in Texasnew
We took a pilgrimage in search of old-fashioned tamales, chili con carne and cheese enchiladas.
Houston Press |
Robb Walsh |
07-08-2008 |
Food+Drink
The Hates Retrospective Proof Sometimes It's Good When Things Don't Changenew
Houston's Hates — or at least the trio's sole remaining original member, singer/guitarist Christian Arnheiter — have been waving the circle-A punk-rock flag loud and
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
07-02-2008 |
Reviews
What Happens When Chronically Ill Kids Grow Upnew
Physically disabled young adults who weren't supposed to live this long find themselves hemmed in by an unprepared heath care system.
Houston Press |
Paul Knight |
07-01-2008 |
Science
The Allen Oldies Band Unleash Summernew
With this characteristically delirious tribute to the fast-disappearing, vintage (mostly) American rock and roll of the early '60s, Hill and his tightly anarchic band do nothing to disgrace any of those positions.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
06-24-2008 |
Reviews
Bill Bentley Creates Website for Boomer Music Fansnew
April marked the launch of Sonic Boomers (www.sonicboomers.com), a website Bentley hopes will serve as something like Pitchfork for the older set, or maybe something like No Depression on the web.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
06-24-2008 |
Music
God, Texas and Tom Waitsnew
Tom Waits may not come from Texas, but a good chunk of his favorite music does.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
06-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The DREAM Act Might Be Dead, But These Kids' Hopes Are Notnew
They are American in everything but name. They can go to college in Texas and improve themselves. Doesn't matter. At the end of the day, they're just illegal immigrants without social security numbers or futures.
Houston Press |
Chris Vogel |
06-24-2008 |
Education
Bun B's Delivers on 'Ill Trill'new
Back in 1987, when Chad Butler and Bernard Freeman were first writing the rhymes that would become their debut cassette The Southern Way, neither one of them ever would have dreamed that their music would one day echo off the walls of a Louis Vuitton boutique in the Galleria.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
06-03-2008 |
Reviews
College Immaterial for High School Students in Vocational Trainingnew
Good paying jobs, no huge loan burdens, exciting course work -- the new vo-tech attracts more and more hi-tech students.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
05-21-2008 |
Education
Mental Anguish at Texas West Oaks Hospitalnew
Go to this private psychiatric facility, and you might be helped. Or you might be shut in a room all alone and end up like Amanda, with a broken arm. Or dead.
Houston Press |
Margaret Downing |
05-13-2008 |
Science
'One Hell of a Ride' Encapsulates Willie Nelson in Five Hoursnew
For a recording career that began more than a half-century ago in the studios of Pleasanton radio station KBOP, where Nelson recorded "When I've Sung My Last Hillbilly Song," his body of work acquits itself quite well in today's post-album digital age.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
05-07-2008 |
Reviews
Doctors vs. Parents: Who Decides Right to Life?new
Following surgery, Sabrina Martin's condition went south. And then, her family says, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital set about arranging for her demise.
Houston Press |
Chris Vogel |
05-06-2008 |
Children & Families
Is Monotonix the Best Live Band?new
Though a studio recording, Monotonix's Drag City debut EP Body Language is best appreciated as a memento of the delirious tumult this band puts on live.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
04-29-2008 |
Reviews
The Annotated Alberto Gonzalesnew
Gonzales is having trouble finding employment, so to help, we're providing his resume, annotated as a service for prospective employers.
Houston Press |
Richard Connelly |
04-29-2008 |
Comedy
Foreclosure Pets: Household Animals Get Left Behind When Owners Are Pushed Outnew
"Generally, the people that leave the pets don't care enough to call us," says the public relations director for the Houston Humane Society. "Oftentimes we'll see a bag of dog food ripped open. They'll leave a bag of dog food and say a prayer and good luck. It's really upsetting."
Houston Press |
Paul Knight |
04-29-2008 |
Animal Issues
