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West T.C. Jester at North Loop closed overnight all week

West T.C. Jester at North Loop closed overnight all week

Motorists who ordinarily use West T.C. Jester under the North Loop at night will need…

Good taste, good health: Share your recipes

Have your transformed an artery-clogging classic recipe into something tasty but nutritious? It’s time to…

Heights resident gets (and gives) a kick from TUTS Spamalot

Heights resident gets (and gives) a kick from TUTS Spamalot

As “Spamalot” takes to the stage through May 26 in Theater Under The Stars’ production…

Downsizing Mom and Dad: it’s easier if you talk first

Downsizing Mom and Dad: it’s easier if you talk first

Like many with a cozy home of many years, Larry Jines wasn’t interested in ever…

Double trouble ends with robbery in North Loop lot

Double trouble ends with robbery in North Loop lot

A man who was roughed up by three men inside a bar downtown Friday was…

Help for Hwy. 290 commuters as Metro opening HOT lane

Help for Hwy. 290 commuters as Metro opening HOT lane

Metro is opening its latest HOT lane on U.S. 290 on May 20 to allow…

 

 

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Leader Eater: At Miller’s, the magic is in the burger buns

Leader Eater: At Miller’s, the magic is in the burger buns

If you stand anywhere in the Heights, ball up some ground beef and chuck it out into the open air, odds are that it’ll land within walking distance of restaurant where you can get a burger. Leader Eater has spent…

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Thirsty Explorer: Powder puff football, BrewFest, hit the patios

Thirsty Explorer: Powder puff football, BrewFest, hit the patios

The Alzheimer’s Association is holding a Blondes vs. Brunettes Powder Puff Football Game Saturday, May…

Eater Nibbles: Great Taste of the Heights offers sampler of area dining

The list of participating eateries reads like a who’s who in Greater Heights cuisine in…

Art a la carte: Independent spirit in Houston art scene

Art a la carte: Independent spirit in Houston art scene

With this column I try to bring you art shows and events that are not…

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The Reader 5/18/13

I am shocked by this whole thing. I worked under Mr. Siebenaler at Sinclair Elementary…

Lynn Ashby: The moving experience of settling in Texas

Lynn Ashby: The moving experience of settling in Texas

THE CURB — Another family is moving into my neighborhood, Running Rats Acres. The van…

Jonathan McElvy: A mother’s love cannot be duplicated anywhere on earth

Jonathan McElvy: A mother’s love cannot be duplicated anywhere on earth

Allow me a departure from script. No controversies, no analysis. Just a neighbor sharing a…

Jonathan McElvy: Men, have you ever bought Lil Tummys gas drops?

Jonathan McElvy: Men, have you ever bought Lil Tummys gas drops?

This is a pop quiz. It is for men only. Ladies, you are not allowed to give hints or giggle because that is considered cheating and rude, in no particular order. OK, guys, this is a 5-question quiz. Some of…

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