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Good taste, good health: Share your recipes

Have your transformed an artery-clogging classic recipe into something tasty but nutritious? It’s time to share those secrets. The next edition of The List, publishing in The Leader on June 1, will focus on the area’s healthy eating options under the title “Good for You.” While menus abound with locally grown foods and an increasing [...]

Crime blotter 5/18/13

These are reports of robberies, thefts, burglaries and assaults in Leader neighborhoods in recent days compiled by SpotCrime.com based on reports from the Houston Police Department. MAY 1 Theft 05:45 PM 2400-2499 SHEPHERD DR Theft 09:00 PM 1600-1699 DURHAM DR Theft 10:00 PM 400-499 OXFORD ST Theft 01:00 AM 1600-1699 NORTH LP W Burglary 12:31 [...]

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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 considerable space explaining my views on the pervasiveness of hamburgers in northern Houston. But one [...]

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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 18 at Skip Lee Field at St. John’s School at 2501 Claremont Lane. Immediately following the game there will be an after party at Fox Hollow, 4617 Nett Street. Ticket holders will have free entry to the after party with [...]

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The list of participating eateries reads like a who’s who in Greater Heights cuisine in the annual Great Taste of the Heights at All Saints Catholic Church, 215 E. 10th St., for whom this is a major fundraiser. The event runs from 5-10 p.m. May 18.

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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 always mainstream or typical to the “scene.”  Much like the Heights itself, I’ve always gravitated towards the independent, entrepreneurial types. In the Houston art world, there is no shortage of independent artists. So where they go, I hope to follow and report back to you here. And on that note, here are the shows on my radar for this week and next.

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The Molly Diaries: Looking out for the defenseless

As you may have noticed, I like to keep it light and fluffy around here. I love to share with you fun things to do with your pets and educate you on ways to make you and your pets’ lives healthier and happier. However, I’d feel remiss if I didn’t share with you this rather distressful story that came across my news desk.

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Timbergrove residents hope fears over NW Mall nightclub are enough to keep it from opening

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and the ownership of a local Northwest Mall nightclub that’s under construction could be headed to court over the establishment’s mixed beverage license.

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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 of the outrageous musical comedy, Heights resident Alissa Lavergne is one of the few women in the knight-heavy show.

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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 moving – until circumstances forced it.
The sudden shift wasn’t triggered by poor health, a fall, the loss of a spouse or a rising property taxes – all common reasons for an elder’s move.

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