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One-of-a-Kind Short List of the 30 Most Troubled Mentally Ill in Houstonnew
Jimmy Bailey is one of Houston's 30 craziest people, according to the Houston Police Department; in February, the department's mental health unit put together a list of mentally ill people based on how many times the cops have responded to a call concerning a person and how many times a person has been hospitalized.
Houston Press |
Paul Knight |
01-05-2010 |
Commentary
Worsening Economy Brings the Fundraiser Blues to Fine Arts Orgsnew
Besides the obvious fact that leaner times generally make grants and donations harder to come by, the endowments that safeguard these groups' financial security are often tied up in investment portfolios, not exactly the most stable sector of the market lately.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
11-11-2008 |
Art
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
Caught in the Netnew
The Web site Don't Date Him Girl outs cheaters -- but who's lying, the guys or their accusers?
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
04-11-2006 |
Tech
Love Fadesnew
After evacuees rebuff a writer's attempts to help, he tries to understand why.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
10-31-2005 |
Commentary
Pick Me Upnew
The turnout at Houston's swingers clubs swells with the young, hip and restless. Couples in their twenties and thirties seek excitement but often find jealousy.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
10-17-2005 |
Culture
No Redemption for Former Child Molesternew
A man not allowed to sit in on his child's class because of his past offense has started an organization to work to restore rights to convicted felons who have stayed out of trouble.
Houston Press |
Margaret Downing |
10-10-2005 |
Commentary
No Virgins, No Velvet: Latin Art Is Being Redefinednew
This summer, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, opened "Inverted Utopias: Avant-Garde Art in Latin America." The exhibit has been called the most important event for Latin American art in the history of the United States.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
11-08-2004 |
Art
