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Karen Cecil, Paula Paine, Maggie Brown, Julie Moorhead, Tana Wood, Marian Langston, Anita Gaylor, Kate Gibson and Dena Prasher

The Running Chicas

By Andria Frankfort | December 24, 2020
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People in this article:
Maggie Brown, Karen Cecil, Anita Gaylor, Kate Gibson, Mindy Hildebrand, Marian Langston, Julie Moorhead, Paula Paine, Dena Prasher, Tana Wood, Graham Gaylor
Brazos Bend State Park

Hit the Pavement, then the Pie: Turkey Trotting

By Meg Scott | November 18, 2020
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Bridge

Hiking around Houston: Exploring on Foot this Fall

By Meg Scott | October 9, 2020
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People in this article:
Meg Scott, Anat Ronen, James Douglas Templeton
Justin Cooper, Charles Moser

60 for 60

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | August 27, 2020
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Charles Moser, John Blumenthal, Mark Greenberg, Jeff Horowitz, Blair Bushong, Justin Cooper
Ruben Ybarra, Robbie Ybarra

74K challenge

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | July 28, 2020
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Ruben Ybarra, Robbie Ybarra
Annette Kapp, Laura Lempert, Harriet Newman, Arlene Estle, Rosemary Mulkey, Oren Mulkey, Marilyn Albert, Joan Voss, Barbara Dryer

Fitness with friends

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | July 28, 2020
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People in this article:
Annette Kapp, Laura Lempert, Harriet Newman, Arlene Estle, Rosemary Mulkey, Oren Mulkey, Marilyn Albert, Joan Voss, Barbara Dryer, Rachel Goldstein, Marty Zoller, Marian Cohen, Leslie Cauffman, Connie Vargo, Carol Clowe, Annette Kehoe
Covid-19 Testing

Your Guide to Covid-19 Testing in Houston

By Pooja Salhotra | July 8, 2020
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Sean Cunningham, Taylor Brown,

Cycling for a cause

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | May 28, 2020
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People in this article:
Taylor Brown, Sean Cunningham, Eleanor Brown, Henry Brown, Grant Brown, Cate Cunningham, Linley Cunningham, Margaret Cunningham, Dick Elwood, David Lintner, Jose Nolla
Haley Kurisky, Holly Kurisky,

Remembering Sun Safety During Quarantine

By Haley Kurisky | May 21, 2020
Houston Happenings with Haley
People in this article:
Haley Kurisky
healthcare workers

Helping the helpers

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | April 24, 2020
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People in this article:
Samir Mehta, Jennifer Cross, Kristi Coffey
Wash Ur Hands

How to Prepare for Coronavirus

By Pooja Salhotra | March 2, 2020
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People in this article:
Jerome Adams
Samuel Caruso, Maria Caruso, Austin Crossley, Natalie Crossley, Pedro Caruso, Kristen Gary and Josh Gary

Neighbors who run together

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | February 18, 2020
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People in this article:
Kristen Gary, Josh Gary, Natalie Crossley, Yolanda O'Malley, Samuel Caruso, Austin Crossley, Hugh Herman, Maria Caruso, Pedro Caruso
Zach Pahutka

Going the distance

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | January 29, 2020
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People in this article:
Zach Pahutka, Bob Pahutka, Teresa Pahutka, Josh Pahutka, Abby Pahutka
ASPIRE

Aspire: Preventing Smoking and Vaping in Youth

By Roohie Sheikh | January 24, 2020
School Buzz
People in this article:
Roohie Sheikh, Julian Ruger, Tabitha Pravinkumar
Colvin family

Cheering on Houston Marathon Runners

By Karen Vine Fuller | January 20, 2020
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People in this article:
Clay Colvin, Graydon Colvin, Rhodes Colvin, Bennett Colvin, Jack Colvin, Lindsay Colvin, Cade Voelte, Colt Voelte, Katelyn Voelte, KJ Voelte, Joaquin Ochoa, Juliana Ochoa, Jimena Ochoa, Ethan McKay, Jaime Lopez, Andres Pena
John Morrow

Aiding Autism Research One Mile and Gummy Bear at a Time

By Karen Vine Fuller | January 17, 2020
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People in this article:
John Morrow, Rebecca Griffith, Nancy Langabeer, Katie Ray, Vicki Rizzo, Mauri Rizzo, Deborah Griffith, Jerry Griffith, Jennifer Leroy, Kyle Kelley, Erin Hicks, Mike Sasser, Nathan Young, Bryan Davis, Brian Symcox, Chad Symcox, Matt Tanner, Shanon Olivares, Angie Bullington, Troy Johnson, Ryan Studt, Robert Noack, Sarah Rodis, Rachel Edrich
Dawn Kemp, Nikki Thomason, Dahlia Brown, Kelly Scoggins, Shana Halvorsen, Elizabeth Elder, Evelyn Nordin, Shannon Essex, Laura Ryan, Marla Grace, Liz Maberry and Kate Peden

Steel Magnolia Moms

By Michelle Casas Groogan | January 1, 2020
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People in this article:
Elizabeth Elder, Annabelle Elder, Blair Elder, Clark Elder, Kelly Scoggins, Sammy Scoggins, Kit Scoggins, Teddy Scoggins, Drew Scoggins, Marla Grace, James Grace, William Grace, Henry Grace, Shannon Essex, Sophie Essex, Maddie Essex, Dahlia Brown, Amos Brown, Avery Brown, Evelyn Nordin, Ian Nordin, Shana Halverson, Dylan Halverson, Dawn Kemp, Nikki Thomason, Laura Ryan, Liz Maberry, Kate Peden
Donna Keith, Randy Keith

Around the World

By Pooja Salhotra | January 1, 2020
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People in this article:
Randy Keith, Donna Keith
Steve Howard and Patti Brock Howard

Where to Run in Houston

By Pooja Salhotra | January 1, 2020
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People in this article:
Tim Neckar, Haley Kurisky, Brian Williams, Randy Keith, Donna Keith, Patti Brock Howard, Emily Guyre, Pooja Salhotra
Gretchen, Simone and Marge Lundquist, Cole Owen, Tama Lundquist, Tena Lundquist Faust, Tyson Faust, Luke Lundquist and Taylor Lundquist

A good run

By Sharon Albert Brier | December 30, 2019
Rumor Has It
People in this article:
Taylor Lundquist, Simone Lundquist, Luke Lundquist, Gretchen Lundquist, Tyson Faust, Tena Lundquist Faust, Tama Lundquist, Marge Lundquist, Cole Owen
Mandy Nathan and nurses

An Early Thanksgiving for the Nathans: Mandy Receives a New Heart

By Pooja Salhotra | November 13, 2019
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People in this article:
Mandy Nathan, Barry Trachtenberg, David Nathan, Carla Dawson, Cole Dawson
Eric M. Suhl Foundation

Touching Hearts

By Pooja Salhotra | November 1, 2019
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People in this article:
Eric Suhl, Debra Suhl, Laurie Silver, Thomas Joiner, Eugene Tunitsky, Kyle Suhl, Ryan Suhl, Randy Suhl, Eric Horvitz, Brett Luskey, Jeff Magids
TRIng Moms

Moms who Tri

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | October 30, 2019
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Kati Davis, Meg Groesbeck, Laura Eastman, Kristi Pewthers, Christine Waddill, Laura Loftis, Mackenzie Knape, Kerah Winkler, Tammy Parker, Margaret Flippen, Leila-Scott Price, Libby Bergman, Paulette Norman, Faida Ngumbu, Amanda Sorena, Marcia Moore, Laura Gee, Chrissy Pichot, Amelia Caraballo, Melanie Roberts, Lacey Schmidt, Vickie Loftis, Lu Berry, Annie Stafford, Tiffani Sealock
Cole Dawson

Braveheart

By Jennifer Oakley | October 28, 2019
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People in this article:
Cole Dawson, Carla Dawson, Catherine Dawson, Christie Dawson, Camille Dawson, Neva Dawson, Barry Trachtenberg
Jill Oliver

Kitchen Garden

By Cheryl Ursin | October 28, 2019
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Jill Oliver, Chris Oliver, Henry Oliver, Charlie Oliver, Ivy Oliver
Bettina Siegel

The Lunch Monitor

By Deborah Lynn Blumberg | October 28, 2019
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People in this article:
Bettina Siegel
Carol Wimberly, Sarah Ray

Recognizing Alzheimer’s

By Andria Frankfort | October 28, 2019
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People in this article:
Kathy Spetter, Sarah Ray, Carolyn Wimberly, Bryan Wimberly
Ted Litton, Franna Litton, Darryl Strawberry, April McGee, Wells McGee

Circles of hope

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | October 25, 2019
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Franna Litton, Ted Litton, Darryl Strawberry, April McGee, Wells McGee
Steel Magnolia moms

Steel Magnolia moms

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | September 30, 2019
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Nikki Thomason, Dahlia Brown, Kelly Scoggins, Dawn Kemp, Shana Halvorsen, Liz Maberry, Shannon Essex, Marla Grace, Elizabeth Elder, Evelyn Nordin, Laura Ryan, Kate Peden
Izzy Perkins, Angela Roth, Riley Tackett, Izzy Thrash

Going Green

By Tracy L. Barnett | August 27, 2019
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People in this article:
Angela Roth, Lauren Roth, Chris Roth, Izzy Thrash, Riley Tackett, Danielle Tackett, Bella Hendricks, Kevin Liong