Tag: Houston

Houston Chronicle Article by Alison Cook: Houston Can’t Afford to Lose Its Restaurants

Houston Chronicle Article by Alison Cook: Houston Can’t Afford to Lose Its Restaurants

Here in a city that has been on the leading edge of demographic change in America since the 1970s, restaurants have functioned as a kind of crossroads and social glue.

Coffee Shop Comfort Food During the Holidays

Coffee Shop Comfort Food During the Holidays

Lunch at a retro diner combats Fancy Food Fatigue during the holidays.

Boom! Astros Win! #HoustonStrong

Boom! Astros Win! #HoustonStrong

Boom! Astros wins the World Series! #HoustonStrong

Watching Game 7 of the World Series; Sharing Astros Mementos and Family Memories

Watching Game 7 of the World Series; Sharing Astros Mementos and Family Memories

The World Series awakens baseball memories, and an appreciation of ancient Astros mementos.

Washington Post: “Texans’ do-it-ourselves rescue effort defines Hurricane Harvey”

Washington Post: “Texans’ do-it-ourselves rescue effort defines Hurricane Harvey”

People from the Lone Star State have an almost genetic disinclination to rely on the government for anything. So during Hurricane Harvey, the people saved each other. Source: Texans’ do-it-ourselves rescue effort defines Hurricane Harvey – The Washington Post

Coldplay: “Houston, you got to keep on keepin’ on”

Coldplay: “Houston, you got to keep on keepin’ on”

Coldplay wrote a tune and gave Houston a rallying cry: “You’ve got to keep on keeping’ on”.

How You Can Help Texas Right Now

How You Can Help Texas Right Now

Caring and concerned people have asked how to help Houston & Texas. This means the world to us. Here’s a short list.

Houston is Paralyzed by Flooding

Houston is Paralyzed by Flooding

Living near the Texas coast, I’ve seen my share of dark and stormy nights, floods and disasters. But I’ve never seen anything like what’s going on in Houston right now after Hurricane Harvey. The eyes of the world are upon us, and still the rain comes.

While her TV station flooded, a reporter stayed on air — and helped deputies rescue a driver – The Washington Post

While her TV station flooded, a reporter stayed on air — and helped deputies rescue a driver – The Washington Post

Washington Post: As water poured into KHOU offices, reporter Brandi Smith and photographer Mario Sandoval stayed in the field despite the risks.

Houston is Looking Pretty Good Here:  The Largest of the 12 cities where you can “live like royalty” on $60,000 – and it is great for lots of other reasons

Houston is Looking Pretty Good Here:  The Largest of the 12 cities where you can “live like royalty” on $60,000 – and it is great for lots of other reasons

  Pack your bags, there are a dozen cities in America where you can live large on a average salary.  Houston is the biggest of the pack.  AND – it is a city with a terrific resume. Houston is the only city on the list […]

What’s in a Name? Turkey Cevap on a Pita

What’s in a Name? Turkey Cevap on a Pita

The Bosnian national dish, cevap, reimagined with ground turkey and Southwest spices.