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Team 27 runners

One Step at a Time

Running for Heaven’s 27
By Andria Dilling | February 25, 2026
People in this article:
Lexie Boudreaux, Annie Blaylock McQueen, Sara Hudgens, Whitney Hinton, Ryan DeWitt, Molly DeWitt, Georgia McQueen, Elizabeth Garrett, Joel Gittemeier, Adam Day, Ashley Cavanaugh, Chip Cavanaugh, Whitney Burns, Jennie Getten, Patricia Bellows, Ellen Sheedy, Chloe Childress, Matthew Childress
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Lisa Margraves, Sarah Porter, Laura Harvey, Catherine Randall, Julia Humphreys, and Rachel Hudgins

Oscars Watch Party

Bringing lifelong friends together
By Andria Dilling | February 25, 2026
People in this article:
Julia Humphreys, Laura Cox Harvey, Lisa Margraves, Rachel Hudgins, Catherine Randall, Sarah Porter
Sofia Chinchilla, Ainsley Hasselkus, Madison Perrien, and Eleanor Hasselkus

When It Is Your First Rodeo

A beginner’s guide to one of Houston’s favorite events
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | February 25, 2026
People in this article:
Rachel Auwarter, Mile Auwarter, Madison Perrien, Sofia Chinchilla, Eleanor Hasselkus, Ainsley Hasselkus, Kassia Tan, Arkana Anwar, Annabelle Cai, Skylar Barragy
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These Boots are Made for What?

Getting in the Texas state of mind
By Ben Portnoy | February 25, 2026
People in this article:
Ben Portnoy
The Telepathy Tapes

The Telepathy Tapes

Is the paranormal normal?
By Cindy Gabriel | February 25, 2026
People in this article:
Ky Dickens, Diane Hennacy Powell
The Desperados

Hooves to Houston

The Desperados: traditions and tales on the Salt Grass Trail
By Cathy Gordon | January 27, 2026
People in this article:
Rene Bennett, Beverly Wilson Bennett Smith, Welcome Wilson, Jack Wilson, Pam Francis, Archie Bennett Sr., Joe Bennett, Mandy Bennett Niscavits, Maren Flood, Cindi Wilson Proler, Michele Luke, Dick DeGuerin, Arthur Knaggs
SEARCH AND RESCUE

Companion Reads

Pairing fiction and nonfiction
By Cindy Burnett | January 27, 2026
People in this article:
Belinda Bauer, Joshua Hammer, Cary Fowler, Sara Novic, Thomas Fuller, Virginia Evans, Rachel Syme, Amity Gaige, Andrea Lankford, Valérie Perrin, Benoit Gallot, Peter Heller, Nate Blakeslee, Charlotte McConaghy, CJ Box, Thao Thai, Ly Tran
Chris Amadi and Elif Duran

Salty or Sweet?

Brewing a multi-cultural love story
By Andria Dilling | January 27, 2026
People in this article:
Cihan Duran, Ahmet Duran, Elif Duran, Chris Amadi
Otis

Puppy Love in an Empty Nest

The valentine I didn’t know I needed
By Andria Dilling | January 27, 2026
People in this article:
Andria Dilling, David Dilling
HELPERS IN HOUSTON

Helping Hearts Houston

Mothers and daughters spreading kindness
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | January 27, 2026
People in this article:
Melissa Goodman, Katherine Plumb, Logan Goodman, Mary Plumb, Juliet Kuban, Zahra Pareja, Joci Avery, Josey Zinn, Sloan Etheridge, Lawler Booth, Hailey Sutin, Jane Butler, Hattie Butler, Arya Almonte, Mae Bomar, Caroline Casey, Caroline Transier, Sophie Burrows, Lily Hughes, Madeline Greaser

Everybody Loves Diane Keaton

Especially ‘women of a certain age’
By Cindy Gabriel | January 27, 2026
People in this article:
Cindy Gabriel, Stan Ehrenkranz, Diane Keaton
Ella Brissett, Chloe Brissett

Serving Up a Legacy

How two sisters rose to NCAA glory
By Cathy Gordon | December 27, 2025
People in this article:
Anthony Brissett, Annette Brissett, Ella Brissett, Chloe Brissett
Roasted Beet Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Spiced Yogurt

A Fresh Start

Recipes for a healthy(er) 2026
By Andria Dilling | December 27, 2025
People in this article:
Deb Perelman, Andria Dilling
The Wednesday Sisters

Book-Club Books

Reads that will inspire conversation and connection
By Cindy Burnett | December 27, 2025
People in this article:
Abraham Verghese, Lawrence Anthony, Gail Honeyman, Allen Eskens, Emma Pattee, Vikki Wakefield, Loretta Rothschild, Kathy Wang, Nicci Cloke, Kristen L. Berry, Megha Majumdar
PAWS TO CONNECT

Getting Grounded for 2026

Take off your shoes!
By Cindy Gabriel | December 27, 2025
People in this article:
Cindy Gabriel, Clint Ober, Lance Westendarp
BREWING UP A BEAUTIFUL DAY

The Best Part of Waking Up

Bringing the buzz to each day
By Ben Portnoy | December 27, 2025
People in this article:
Ben Portnoy
Sarah Sampson and Amy Anton

Friendship and Sourdough

Transforming with time
By Andria Dilling | December 27, 2025
People in this article:
Amy Anton, Sarah Sampson, Phillip Sampson, Anna Sampson, Charles Sampson, Will Sampson, Ashton Anton, Pete Anton, Elliot Anton, Maurizio Leo
Leila Reynolds

The House Where Santa Lives

A neighborhood’s beacon of Christmas cheer
By Cathy Gordon | November 25, 2025
People in this article:
Leila Reynolds, Layne Childs, Miles Reynolds, Sherman Poppen, Clayton Gilmore, Deveny Gilmore, Carol Gilmore, Li Zhang, Debbie Davies, Leila Marian Poppen, Suzanne Chaffin, Nancy Musgrove, Holly Montalbano
Peggy Roe

Bridging Generations with Community and Cookbooks

The Junior League of Houston turns 100
By Andria Dilling | November 25, 2025
People in this article:
Peggy Roe, Cynthia Adkins, Elizabeth Kendrick, Emily Walter, Sharyn Robinson, Lauren Perillo, Donna Perillo, Abigail Simpson, Taylor Luce, Lauren Luce, Keli Luce
Gingerbread

Baking Christmas Memories

From intricate cakes to gingerbread cookies
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | November 25, 2025
People in this article:
Melissa Cozart, Diane Hanks, Hudson Cozart, Hunter Cozart, Jack Hanks, Emma Hanks, Hattie Hanks, Georgia Polley, Norman Hanks
TRADITION, TRADITION

Christmas Traditions Around the World

How do you celebrate?
By Ben Portnoy | November 25, 2025
People in this article:
Ben Portnoy
Aria Jin, Alexa Camp, Sloane Smith, Jenna Mirza, Anneliese DeGrange, Isabelle DeGrange, Skylar Campbell, and Eden Harris

Thirteen Years of Friendship

A Girl Scout Troop’s Senior-Year Adventure
By Tracy L. Barnett | November 25, 2025
People in this article:
Alexa Camp, Tania Campbell, Tina Villard, Erique DeGrange, Anneliese DeGrange, Isabelle DeGrange, Skylar Campbell, Aria Jin, Sloane Smith, Jenna Mirza, Eden Harris
TOP READS

Best Books of 2025

Favorite reads of the year
By Cindy Burnett | November 25, 2025
People in this article:
Roisín O’Donnell, Chloe Dalton, Virginia Evans, Janelle Brown, Travis Kennedy, Catherine Chidgey, Jeffrey Kluger, Bruce Holsinger, Allen Levi, Barbara Kingsolver, J. L. Carr, Annie Hartnett, Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray, Carley Fortune, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, Anna Johnston, Clare Leslie Hall
HOPEFUL SIGNS

Done with Doom

How we see the world matters
By Cindy Gabriel | November 25, 2025
People in this article:
Jeannette Clift George, Iain McGilchrist
Houston Zoo

2025 Holiday Happenings

’Tis the season
By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | November 24, 2025
Ed Vesely, Alex Keyes

Born To Fly

Veteran pilot helps teen soar to new heights
By Michelle Casas Groogan | October 27, 2025
People in this article:
Alex Keyes, Gavin Keyes, Michele Tropee, Jack Keyes, Tom Keyes, Ed Vesely, Carol Vesely, Debby Rihn
THE GREAT PUMPKIN

Move Over, Turkey

A Thanksgiving refresh
By Andria Dilling | October 27, 2025
People in this article:
Kris Anne Vogelpohl, Elmer Vogelpohl, Deb Perelman, Andria Dilling
Jane Labanowski, Caroline Labanowski, Parker Donaldson, Paul Labanowski, and Andrew Donaldson

London Calling

An expat Thanksgiving
By Jennifer Oakley | October 27, 2025
People in this article:
Kelly Labanowski, Larry Labanowski, Caroline Labanowski, Parker Donaldson, Julie Donaldson, Michael Donaldson, Andrew Donaldson, Kate Donaldson, Jane Labanowski, Paul Labanowski
Qwirkle

Game On

Entertaining family and friends
By Cindy Burnett | October 27, 2025
People in this article:
Cindy Burnett, John Burnett, Michael Burnett, Braden Riley
FROM A CIGAR BOX

Kids Who Kvetch

Nothing new under the sun
By Ben Portnoy | October 27, 2025
People in this article:
Ben Portnoy