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Health & Fitness

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Jill Oliver

Kitchen Garden

An edible little yard in the city
By Cheryl Ursin | October 28, 2019
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People in this article:
Jill Oliver, Chris Oliver, Henry Oliver, Charlie Oliver, Ivy Oliver
Bettina Siegel

The Lunch Monitor

Food watchdog Bettina Siegel
By Deborah Lynn Blumberg | October 28, 2019
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Bettina Siegel
Carol Wimberly, Sarah Ray

Recognizing Alzheimer’s

When in doubt, get checked out
By Andria Dilling | 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

Teachings from a school garden
By Tracy L. Barnett | August 27, 2019
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Angela Roth, Lauren Roth, Chris Roth, Izzy Thrash, Riley Tackett, Danielle Tackett, Bella Hendricks, Kevin Liong
Christopher Knapp

Cycling the City

He ditched the car for a bike
By Deborah Lynn Blumberg | August 27, 2019
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Christopher Knapp
Janvi Pandya

Discovering Houston’s Trailways

By Janvi Pandya | August 13, 2019
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Janvi Pandya

Bikes Turn Blue for Colorectal Cancer

By Pooja Salhotra | August 6, 2019
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People in this article:
Jay Burgess, Allison Rosen, Abby Fernandez, Henry Morris, Marcy Ramirez, Phalon Erwin
Madelyn Madaras

Junior Ninja Warrior

From backyard to national TV
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | March 1, 2019
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People in this article:
Madelyn Madaras, Emily Madaras, Karen Madaras, Sam Sann
Allison Rosen

Going Blue: Colorectal Cancer Survivor Advocates for Awareness

By Pooja Salhotra | February 28, 2019
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People in this article:
Allison Rosen, Elyse Lopez, Nancy Rosen, Theodore Rosen
Cynthia and David Portugal

Going Green

Composting: the ultimate recycling
By Tracy L. Barnett | November 1, 2018
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People in this article:
Cynthia Portugal, Sarah Portugal, David Portugal, Steve Stelzer, Kristin Ohlson, Lauren Figard, Gwen Figard
Anna Kimball, Phin Kimball, Si Kimball, Tripp Kimball

The Turkey Trot

By Annie Blaylock McQueen | November 1, 2018
Buzz Baby
People in this article:
Anna Kimball, Phin Kimball, Si Kimball, Tripp Kimball, Ed O’Neill, Adam Smooke, Jacqueline Smooke, Hannah Smooke, Madison Smooke, Sharon Malone, Rich Malone, Joan Lebow, David Lebow

Fun run in Bellaire

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | October 24, 2018
Buzz About Town
Jarrod Cyprow, Doug Klesel, Tim Lott, Matt Mogas

Muddy dads

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | October 23, 2018
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Jarrod Cyprow, Doug Klesel, Tim Lott, Matt Mogas
Amelia Marvin, Cate Nicodemus, Sarah Behan

Dash through West U

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | October 1, 2018
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Amelia Marvin, Cate Nicodemus, Sarah Behan
Dr. Abdel Fustok

The real Ironman

By Annie Blaylock McQueen | August 31, 2018
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Abdel Fustok, Malak Fustok, Hussam Fustok, Eman Fustok, Omar Fustok
Erika Cruz, Liana Salehian

Climbing for cancer

By Liana Salehian | May 1, 2018
Buzz Kidz
People in this article:
Liana Salehian, Erika Cruz
Jenni Schaefer, Deborah Duncan, Amelia Coffman, Nate Nahmias, Catherine Wile and Priya James

Eating Disorders

A quiet mental-health crisis
By Andria Dilling | February 1, 2018
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People in this article:
Nate Nahmias, Catherine Wile, Priya James, Deborah Duncan, Jody Radoff, Jenni Schaefer, Amelia Coffman
Veg Out

Veg out

By Sharon Albert Brier | January 24, 2018
Rumor Has It
People in this article:
Philamena Baird, Sippi Khurana, Claire Cormier-Thielke, Bettina Elias Siegel, Hallie Vanderhider, Fady Armanious, Bill Baldwin, Gracie Cavnar
Christi Blakkolb Munz, Sienna Munz

Homemade first foods

By Annie Blaylock McQueen | January 1, 2018
Buzz Baby
People in this article:
Christi Blakkolb Munz, John Munz, John Luke Munz, Isabella Munz, Sienna Munz, Allison Livingston, Grace Livingston, Emma Livingston, Lindsay Evans, Savannah Evans, Garrett Evans
Scott Humphries, Shane Merz and Jeff Cotner

Iron Men

Tackling extreme races together
By Jennifer Oakley | January 1, 2018
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People in this article:
Jeff Cotner, Scott Humphries, Shane Merz
Courtney Spafford

Veggie Noodles

Healthy options for the New Year
By Andria Dilling | January 1, 2018
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Elizabeth Karkowsky, Heather Kearney, Bridget Kearney, Courtney Spafford
Connor Cox, Joey Rice, Jesus Celis, Thomas Maires

Going The Distance

Neighbors who like to hike
By Cheryl Ursin | January 1, 2018
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Connor Cox, David Richards, Lissa Pearson, Carlos Fernandez, Tom Chappell, Emery Cookston, Brooke Alexander
Roasted Rosemary Pork with Asparagus

Healthy resolution eats

By Lauren Gates Lane | January 1, 2018
Cooking Buzz
People in this article:
Lauren Gates Lane
Brian Williams

Marathon Man

A race in every state
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | January 1, 2018
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People in this article:
Brian Williams, Suzanne Willams, Vitaliy Williams, Buzz Rajabian, Sam Johnson
Meghan Lu, Bennie Perez

Rowing inspiration

By Meghan Lu | November 1, 2017
Buzz Kidz
People in this article:
Meghan Lu, Bennie Perez
Lisa Glatstein, Kim Moore, Renae Nunez, Barbara Shreffler and Mary Schneidau

The Whole Story

What is Whole30 anyway?
By Andria Dilling | September 1, 2017
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Andria Dilling, Mary Schneidau, Melissa Hartwig, Barbara Shreffler, Lisa Glatstein, Megan Schwartz, Renae Nunez, Kim Moore
e-cigarettes

The Vape Debate

E-cigarettes target new generation
By Michelle Casas Groogan | August 1, 2017
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Janet Pate
Charlotte Tomlinson

Healthy matters

By Annie Blaylock McQueen | July 25, 2017
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Charlotte Tomlinson