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Runways and Reins

A trio of friends saddle up at IAH
By Cathy Gordon | August 27, 2025
People in this article:
Barbara Levy, Susan Reichenthal, Eve Lapin, Darolyn Butler, Avi Levy, Oliver Lapin
Bella Kalra, Esha Bhavsar, and Maya Kadia

Spreading Joy

With little acts of kindness
By Andria Dilling | April 27, 2021
People in this article:
Esha Bhavsar, Bella Kalra, Maya Kadia, Sneha Bhavsar, Lily Harvey, Mikki Hebl, Nancy Bynon, Jackson Harvey
Sandra Lee

My Mama's 1950s World

Now lick your lips and smile
By Cindy Gabriel | April 27, 2021
People in this article:
Cindy Gabriel, Sandra Lee, Clymer Wright, Leola Lee, Clyde Kennard
Ayo Bello, Rosalind Bello, Eniola Bello, Abiola Bello

Ramadan Traditions

Fast, reflect, pray, give, eat
By Pooja Salhotra | April 20, 2021
People in this article:
Wafa Taiym, David Thanoon, Amelie Thanoon, Ameena Thanoon, Alya Thanoon, Ayo Bello, Abiola Bello, Rosalind Bello, Eniola Bello, Zuhaira Razzack, Huda Razzack, Jamal Razzack, Yusuf Razzack, Faisal Razzack
Niko Laskaris

War Over the Board

Young chess players face off
By Jennifer Oakley | March 29, 2021
People in this article:
Alexandra Simotas, Niko Laskaris, Evie Laskaris, Aris Laskaris, Brad Raizner, Randi Raizner, Heather Kyle, Parrish Kyle, CarMichael Kyle, John Hendrick
Sara Bettencourt

Spotting Beauty

Spring wave of color delights Houston birders
By Meg Scott | March 29, 2021
People in this article:
Sara Bettencourt, Berri Moffett, Mark Bettencourt, Clint Morse, Mary Frances Morse, Mike Bettencourt, Vivian Morse, Allison Ryder, Dan Ryder, Stuart Ryder, Sara Taylor, Nathan Taylor, Sam Taylor, Ben Taylor, Carl Nooteboom, Michael Nooteboom, Nora Nooteboom, Janis Nooteboom
Patrick Hughes, Robbie Parrish, and Kevin Trautner

Herding Cats

And meeting lovely neighbors
By Andria Dilling | March 29, 2021
People in this article:
Robbie Parrish, Patrick Hughes, Barbara Trautner, Kevin Trautner, Katherine Nelson, Amy Nelson
Cindy Gabriel, Eli Weber

Listen to the Birds

And to children, before words
By Cindy Gabriel | March 29, 2021
People in this article:
Cindy Gabriel, Eli Weber, Albert Einstein, Paul Piff, Rumi
MAD SKILLS This “racing homer” pigeon

Pigeon Pandemonium

A primer on the fun, flying ‘P’
By Cathy Gordon | March 29, 2021
The Rookery

Finding Beauty

In what lies nearest
By Cindy Gabriel | March 1, 2021
People in this article:
Aimee McCrory, Heather Westendarp, Bob Westendarp
Rosemary Mojitos

Your Favorite Recipes

The best of “Back Porch Table”
By Andria Dilling | March 1, 2021
People in this article:
Andria Dilling, Kathryn Wilson
Sheila, Jim, and James Hall

Art in the Street

A pop of color on our commutes
By Meg Scott | March 1, 2021
People in this article:
Sheila Hall, Jim Hall, James Hall, Larry Green, Jessica Padilla, Anat Ronen, Karla Cisneros, Sylvester Turner, Megan Jordan, Chris Jordan, Lauren Jordan, Matthew Jordan, Ellen Cohen, Gelson D. Lemus, Joe Trejo
Alexia Kazilas

A Lucky Break

Road-trip-gone-south leads to home
By Pooja Salhotra | March 1, 2021
People in this article:
Alexia Kazilas, Diana Gonzales, Maha Sardessai, Amalia Kazilas, Georgeos Kazilas, Fivos Kazilas
Rayne Beckman

All About E-Sports

Serious gamers connect and compete
By Cheryl Ursin | March 1, 2021
People in this article:
Cheryl Ursin, Johan Sundstein, Rayne Beckman, Angie Frederickson, Anna Frederickson, Navi Upadhyaya, Chris Schisser, Danielle Johnson, Richard Rodriguez
Amy Poehler, Jennifer Mathieu

On Set With Amy Poehler

Bellaire High School teacher’s novel hits Netflix
By Deborah Lynn Blumberg | March 1, 2021
People in this article:
Jennifer Mathieu, Amy Poehler, Hadley Robinson, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tamara Chestna
Phat Eatery

Heading Out West

To Katy Asian Town
By Dai Huynh | March 1, 2021
People in this article:
Michelle Ford, Thomas Nguyen, Alex Au-Yeung, Kristen Truong
George Alcorn, Sallie Alcorn

Love Stories

From first glance to forever
By Pooja Salhotra | January 27, 2021
People in this article:
George Alcorn, Sallie Alcorn, Sandi Bodzin, Fred Jordan, Lucian Rombado, Sarah Staerker, Marissa Rombado
Alex Fazzino, Judy Fazzino

Love, Love Me Do

A couple of Beatlemaniacs
By Cathy Gordon | January 27, 2021
People in this article:
Alex Fazzino, Judy Fazzino, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Gary Hein, Alf Bicknell, Michael Callahan, Stella McCartney
Michael Gaydos and Dena Yanowski

Farmers Markets

What to buy this month
By Meg Scott | January 27, 2021
People in this article:
Michael Gaydos, Dena Yanowski
WE ARE FAMILY

Growing Up in Riverbend

A neighborhood where everybody knows your name
By Michelle Casas Groogan | January 27, 2021
People in this article:
Melinda Abell, George N. Allen Jr., George N. Allen Sr., Wesley Parker, Suzie Parker, Vicki Lange, John Lange, Greta Zimmerman, Miles Abell, Katie Abell, Susanna Kane, Martha McBirney Cavness, Sam McBirney, Molly McBirney, Helene Brechan, Jacob Brechan, Axel Brechan, Cynthia Lange, Kelley Austin, Brian Austin, Scott Lange, Walker Kane, Denman Kane, Harrison Kane, Will Winters, Ford Jones, Vincent Lovoi, Alec Horner, Thomas Burke, Reese Henningsen
Lila Byrd, Oliver Broach, Parker Broach, Jamie Broach Byrd, Jeff Byrd, Harrison Broach, Jentry Byrd

Beginning Again

A story of love and loss – and love
By Andria Dilling | January 27, 2021
People in this article:
Jamie Broach Byrd, Jeff Byrd, James Broach, Parker Broach, Harrison Broach, Oliver Broach, Melanie Byrd, Lila Byrd, Jentry Byrd
Cindy Gabriel

Just Love

It’s a no-brainer
By Cindy Gabriel | January 25, 2021
People in this article:
Cindy Gabriel, Stan Ehrenkranz, Faires Weber, Julia Weber
Sandy Twyman, Gigi White

A Tale of Four Canines

When dogs and Covid foster friendship
By Pooja Salhotra | December 24, 2020
People in this article:
Carol Winograd, Gigi White, Sandy Twyman, Jerel Twyman, Brad White
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Hiking Houston

Exploring our city on foot
By Meg Scott | December 24, 2020
Gretchen Anderson, Steven Thorpe

Forever Linked

A three-family kidney swap
By Cathy Gordon | December 24, 2020
People in this article:
Steven Thorpe, Audrey Thorpe, Abbey Thorpe, Avery Thorpe, Addison Thorpe, Gretchen Anderson, Jimmy Stewart, Lynn Russell, Leslie Kappler, Adrienne Thorp, David Anderson
Blackberry Sage Mocktail

Dry January

Festive drinks, minus alcohol
By Andria Dilling | December 24, 2020
People in this article:
Stephanie Coulter, Marcia Smart, Josh Saphier, Kelli Bunch
Karen Cecil, Paula Paine, Maggie Brown, Julie Moorhead, Tana Wood, Marian Langston, Anita Gaylor, Kate Gibson and Dena Prasher

The Running Chicas

Friends on the trail and for life
By Andria Dilling | December 24, 2020
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
Faires Weber

Oh Wow! Uh Oh!

Winging it into 2021
By Cindy Gabriel | December 24, 2020
People in this article:
Faires Weber, Eli Weber, Cindy Gabriel, Morgan Weber, Stan Ehrenkranz, Mindy Wertheimer, Harriet Spain, Eleanor Spain, Sanjiv Harpavat, Martha Sissa, Julia Weber
Lisa Cochran, Frost Cochran, Samuel McAllister, Kelly McAllister, William Cochran

The Big Red Truck

From Round Top to River Oaks
By Jennifer Oakley | November 25, 2020
People in this article:
Steve Cochran, Betty Cochran, Wendy Cochran, Frost Cochran, Lisa Cochran, Kelly McAllister, Shelley Cochran, William Cochran
Hermann Park Railroad

Christmas Trains

Holidays and trains go together
By Meg Scott | November 25, 2020