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Family Book Club

Vacation edition
By Andria Dilling | July 25, 2025
People in this article:
Melanie Promecene, Chris Promecene, Noah Promecene, Will Promecene, Angela Promecene
Madelyn Madaras

Junior Ninja Warrior

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

Pig Tales

A family falls for Annie
By Cathy Gordon | March 1, 2019
People in this article:
Ruby Neath, Charlie Neath, Susan Neath, Andrew Neath, Nola Neath, Cynthia Wenz, Chris Wenz, Caleb Wenz, Justice Wenz, Savannah Green
Sevy Eicher

Speaking Through Art

Sevy Eicher’s unfolding talent
By Angie Frederickson | March 1, 2019
People in this article:
Sevy Eicher, Radko Eicher, Lisa Eicher, Joey Eicher, Archie Eicher, Ace Eicher
Pooja Salhotra, Sebastian Modak

Houston: A 'Place to Go'

My hometown through another's eyes
By Pooja Salhotra | February 11, 2019
People in this article:
Pooja Salhotra, Sebastian Modak
Craig and Lori Teller

Love Stories

Two couples going the distance
By Jennifer Oakley | February 1, 2019
People in this article:
Roxanne Gold, Samuel Gold, Lori Teller, Craig Teller, Austin Teller, Danny Gold, Marc Gold, Syndy Gold, Joshua Gold, Michael Gold, Kelsey Gold, Kyle Gold, Wendy Gold, Jeffrey Gold, Scott Gold, Stephanie Gold
Larissa Adkins Fletcher, Emma Fletcher, Elliana Joy Fletcher

From Loss, a New Life

With help from her circle of friends
By Deborah Lynn Blumberg | February 1, 2019
People in this article:
Larissa Adkins Fletcher, John Fletcher, Emma Fletcher, Elliana Joy Fletcher, Kim Koenig, Stephanie Deal
Eli Gabriel Weber

Small is the New Big

A life form has entered the planet
By Cindy Gabriel | February 1, 2019
People in this article:
Cindy Gabriel, Eli Gabriel Weber, Julia Weber, Morgan Weber
Robin Russell

Stitching Frida Kahlo

The creativity of Robin Russell
By Cathy Gordon | February 1, 2019
People in this article:
Frida Kahlo, Robin Russell, Jim Paulsen, Lucie Matilda Trader Filson
Melinda Tonetti, Robert Tonetti, Max DuBose

Being a Grandparent

Connection and a big love
By Cheryl Ursin | February 1, 2019
People in this article:
Dessiree Medrano, Robin Davis, Jordan Davis, Melinda Tonetti, Robert Tonetti, Max DuBose, Clint DuBose, Anne DuBose
Laura and David Favaloro

Pilgrimage to New Orleans

Going home for Mardi Gras
By Andria Dilling | January 31, 2019
People in this article:
Laura Favaloro, David Favaloro, Allison Favaloro, Courtney Favaloro, Kaitlin Sanchez
Claire Justice, Lindsey Justice

It Started at Family Camp

From talent show to mom-daughter singing duo
By Angie Frederickson | January 30, 2019
People in this article:
Claire Justice, Lindsey Justice, Jamie Candiloro, Tye Justice, Blake Justice, Chris Jacobie
Ruth Steinfeld, Bill Orlin and Anna Steinberger

Houston’s Holocaust Survivors

And the museum that shares their stories
By Russell Weil | January 1, 2019
People in this article:
Russell Weil, Balbine Schwarz, Hulda Schwarz, Paula Hirschberg Dreyfuss, Anna Steinberger, Ruth Steinfeld, Bill Orlin, Emil Steinberger, Lea Weems, Larry Steinfeld, Jakob Kapustin
Patty Bowen

Must Love Dogs

Neighbors who foster pups
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | January 1, 2019
People in this article:
Patty Bowen, Sam Bowen, Natalie Baker, Emily Baker, Rosie Murphy, Pat Castillo
Chili

Soup Days

Warming up the chill
By Andria Dilling | January 1, 2019
People in this article:
Amy Krasner, Julie Price, Myrna Engler, Denise Smith
Pierre Buekens, Tina Reynolds

Never Too Late

You can go to college again
By Cheryl Ursin | January 1, 2019
People in this article:
Georgia Polley, Deborah Stedman, Tina Reynolds, Andrew Reynolds, Kelli Sullivan, Rebecca Sharp Sanchez, Mardell Maxwell, Pierre Buekens
Cindy Gabriel

Trapped

In disorganization
By Cindy Gabriel | January 1, 2019
People in this article:
Cindy Gabriel, Michelle Smithpeter
Cynthia and David Portugal

Going Green

Eco resolutions for 2019
By Tracy L. Barnett | January 1, 2019
People in this article:
Joanna Smith, Elizabeth Cosgrove, Tamara Sell, Sandy Spears, Kirby Chenkin, Sara Speer Selber, Steve Stelzer, Tracy L. Barnett, Cynthia Portugal, David Portugal
Dan Weinstein, Pinchas Aloof

Kvelling Over Yiddish

Keeping an ancient language alive
By Deborah Lynn Blumberg | January 1, 2019
People in this article:
Dan Weinstein, Pinchas Aloof, Sara Rozin, Chaim Segall, Riva Krasnitsky, Claire Aloof, Zackary Sholem Berger, David Weinstein, Gabriel Weinstein
Matthew Curran, Terrie Longworth, Syble Longworth, Heidi Ham, William Purdy, Justin Moehn, Brittany McElroy, Philip Thomas, Michelle Vines

Spectrum Fusion

Supporting adults with autism
By Michelle Casas Groogan | January 1, 2019
People in this article:
William Purdy, Heidi Ham, Rick Giuffre, Matthew Curran, Terrie Longworth, Syble Longworth, Justin Moehn, Brittany McElroy, Philip Thomas, Michelle Vines
John Lisenby, Nancy Lisenby, George H.W. Bush,

George H.W. Bush

Neighbors remember the president
By Pooja Salhotra | December 7, 2018
People in this article:
George H. W. Bush, John Lisenby, Nancy Lisenby, Stephanie Linder, Barbara Bush, Linda Linder, George W. Bush, Dorothy Bush
Carter Dixon, Jason Dixon, Lee Anne Dixon, Jacob Dixon

Handmade Decorations

Time-honored holiday traditions
By Jennifer Oakley | December 1, 2018
People in this article:
Pamela Blakely, Hayne Blakely, Alane Blakely, Cindy Thorp, Grant Blakely, Kevin Avila, Avery Avila, Lee Anne Dixon, Jason Dixon, Jacob Dixon, Carter Dixon, Kathy Anderson, Greg Anderson
Leslie Flynne

Wild for Yuletide

Christmas décor galore at Leslie’s house
By Cathy Gordon | December 1, 2018
People in this article:
Leslie Flynne, Deborah Linder, John MacFarlane, Scott MacFarlane, Craig MacFarlane, Karen Dixon, Mary Stevenson, Donna Jett, Nancy Levicki, Kelly Cabler, Merritt Buchanan, Gloria Ryan, Cathy Williams, Michelle Green, Helen Smith, Candace Caley, Ashley Jennings, Mindy Clarke, Felicia Hobbs, Debbie Lackey, Julie Lindley, Jennifer Reese, Vicki Salingre, Amanda Hofstetter, Gwen Shackleford, Debbie Green, Angela Bacot, Kelli Anne Porter
Charles Wolfe

Memoir of a Romance

Wartime letters lead to love
By Cathy Gordon | December 1, 2018
People in this article:
Charles Wolfe, Helen Wolfe, Lee Wolfe, Chris Wolfe, Jimmy Carter, Rita Carlson
Cindy Gabriel

A Sacred Silence

Memo to the world at year’s end
By Cindy Gabriel | December 1, 2018
People in this article:
Cindy Gabriel
Jeff and Lisa Myers

Cookbooks to Give

Spark a culinary connection
By Andria Dilling | December 1, 2018
People in this article:
Lisa Myers, Jeff Myers, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook, Marcia Smart
Brian Dowell, Brandi Dowell, Fletcher Dowell, Watson Dowell, Judson Dowell, Dash Dowell

Carriage Rides

Rolling through Christmas lights
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | December 1, 2018
People in this article:
Brandi Dowell, Melanie Rothwell, Brian Dowell, Fletcher Dowell, Judson Dowell, Dash Dowell, Watson Dowell, Scott Rothwell, Georgia Rothwell, Ella Rothwell, Madeline Rothwell, Lauren Teare, Sean Teare, Mimi Teare, Beau Teare, Rick Tatum, Nancy Yardley, Kaitlin Yardley
Mark and Yvonne Jacobs

Going Green

More joy, less waste
By Tracy L. Barnett | November 30, 2018
People in this article:
Yvonne Jacobs, Mark Jacobs, Susie Hairston, Charles Soparkar, Katy Katz, David Katz, Avi Katz
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Holiday Happenings

Holiday Happenings
By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | November 21, 2018
Melissa Holton

Thanksgiving Traditions

Family feasts and favorites
By Jennifer Oakley | November 1, 2018
People in this article:
Jack Daniel, Polly Daniel, Mary Daniel, Claire Daniel, Martha Daniel, Morgan Jankovic, Zach Jankovic, Sophia Jankovic, Melissa Holton, Hudson Holton, Jackson Holton, Georgia Holton, Jason Holton, Brandy Demeris, Yanni Demeris, Caroline Demeris, Emmy Demeris, Andrew Demeris