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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
fireworks

Summer Fun

To Galveston we go
By Andria Dilling, Jordan Miller-Mandel | June 30, 2017
Lisa Eicher and Charlotte Eccles

Ninja Warriors

Running down life’s obstacles
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | June 1, 2017
People in this article:
Charlotte Eccles, Lisa Eicher, Scott Eccles, Addison Eccles, Caroline Eccles, Jonathan Parr, Ace Eicher, Joey Eicher, Archie Eicher, Sevy Eicher, Radko Eicher, Sam Sann, Brandi Monteverde
Angie Frederickson, Ron Oppenheimer, Liz Oppenheimer

Shhh... Don’t Tell

Pulling off a surprise
By Angie Frederickson | June 1, 2017
People in this article:
Angie Frederickson, Ron Oppenheimer, Liz Oppenheimer, Jessica Oppenheimer, Sara Oppenheimer
George Arzymanow, Mark Arzymanow

Family Quest

Grandpa was a Polish war hero
By Tracy L. Barnett | June 1, 2017
People in this article:
Leszek Kolawik, George Arzymanow, Mark Arzymanow, Pawel Kolawik, Bart Kolawik, Ewa Kolawik, Wladyslaw Arzymanow
Sydney Wallace, Harris Cooley, Kate Balleza

Class of 2017

Where are they headed?
By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | May 25, 2017
People in this article:
Jacob Lawyer, Evelyn Clark, Benjamin Cohen, Angela Liu, Caitlin Connelly, Will Erwin, Meagan McAuliffe, Alexa Spolane, Deborah Brown, Anna Glickman, Reagan Bisel, Victoria Shelby, Matthew McCleskey, Rylie Cohen, Ashlon Lusk, Alexander Liang, Calvin Wong, Sydney Moore, Kate Balleza, Greyson Crosswell, Fernanda Nunes, Harris Cooley, Sydney Wallace, Abigail Hepburn, Ginger Gu, Abbie Seay, Abdullah Dowaihy, Louis Oviedo II, Jaret Prothro, Madeleine Flanders, Lindsay Brink, Emily Pedrick, Ella Morgan, Katherine Hasley, Kiarah Parrales, Catherine Craft, Tori Brooks, Kate Steelman, Elizabeth Berquist, Mary Kate Theroux, Paula DeAnda, Allison Taffet, Eli Melendrez, Clarise Trinh, Ben Schwierking, Will Symonds, Brittany Hitt, Claudel Tilong, Gabby Harwood, Katelynn Phang, Alyssa Barrett, Paige Robbins, Hannah Moran, Bailey Hayes
Noah Berry, Peter Berry, Matt Berry, Willa Berry, Simone Berry, Aaron Berry, Misha Berry

Enough Lives

Berry family fights distracted driving
By Andria Dilling | May 1, 2017
People in this article:
Peter Berry, Aaron Berry, Willa Berry, Robin Berry, Josh Berry, Simone Berry, Matt Berry, Noah Berry, Misha Berry
Elisha Selzer, Annette Sondock

Poetic Tales

Mom passes down family stories
By Elisha Selzer | May 1, 2017
People in this article:
Elisha Selzer, Annette Sondock, Dora Horwitz, Larry Sondock, Erika Selzer, Lindsey Selzer, Joe Sondock, Gabe Sondock, Lizzie Sondock, Sam Sondock, Lillie Adler, Morris Adler, Joseph Horwitz, Kenny Horwitz
Claudine Hartland, Nina Hendee, Joan Hartland, Darla Stone, Norma Jean Moore

More Mothers, More Love

Pieced back together through prayer
By Jennifer Oakley | May 1, 2017
People in this article:
Claudine Hartland, David Hartland, Edd K. Hendee, Campbell Hendee, Hudson Hendee, Reagan Hendee, Kristen Hartland, Sam Hartland, Conrad Hartland, Norma Jean Moore, Joan Hartland, Nina Hendee, Darla Stone, Edd Hendee, Elizabeth Fertitta, John Stone
Marvin Smith

Meet Mr. Marvin

Y’s greeter has message that sticks
By Amber Blossom | May 1, 2017
People in this article:
Marvin Smith, Jeanne Smith, Mark Smith, Kelly Smith, Noah Barcot, Brock Barcot, Linda Barcot
The Strawberry Patch

Menu Memories

Favorite restaurant meals
By Russell Weil | May 1, 2017
People in this article:
Russell Weil, Fran Fauntleroy, Chuck Zagst, Clifton Hebert, Lula Hebert, Jay Francis, Randy Jennings, Michael Chadwick, Camille Bermann, Lindsay Freireich, Karen Le
Todd Griggs, Elna Griggs, Aaron Griggs

For the Love of Baseball

Hitting the road for America’s pastime
By Jennifer Oakley | April 1, 2017
People in this article:
Todd Griggs, Augie Garrido, Gary Pettis, Elna Griggs, Aaron Griggs, Ben Bronson, Tony Kemp, Karen Haysley, Mike Haysley, Michael Haysley, Jake Haysley
Jen Moulton, Cade Moulton, Reece Moulton, Cory Moulton

Dreaming of Fields

Families hit the road for baseball
By Jennifer Oakley | April 1, 2017
People in this article:
Jen Moulton, Cade Moulton, Reece Moulton, Cory Moulton, Mark Quinn, Walter Bering, Bonnie Bering
LEVY PARK

Parks Guide

What’s new at your park?
By Diana Moga | April 1, 2017
People in this article:
Jerry Rubenstein, Maury Rubenstein, Evelyn Rubenstein, Bridgette Mongeon, Denton Ragland, Jamie Zelko, Dalia Zelko, Henry Owen, Leon Levy, Doug Overman
Levy Park

What’s Happening?

Events and activities at the park
By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | April 1, 2017
Patricia Ritter, Luke Ritter, Kia Ritter, Ellie Ritter, Tom Ritter

Passion for a Park

A family’s love for Evelyn’s Park
By Cathy Gordon | April 1, 2017
People in this article:
Patricia Ritter, Luke Ritter, Kia Ritter, Ellie Ritter, Tom Ritter, Marybeth Flaherty
Carolyn Montgomery Lange, Vicki Venn Lange

Happy Anniversary, Lamar

80 years of high school memories
By Andria Dilling | March 30, 2017
People in this article:
John Staub, Kenneth Franzheim, Mirabeau B. Lamar, Grace Picton Wise, Alice Picton Craig, Tom Hardy, Vicki Venn Lange, Carolyn Montgomery Lange, Joe Lange, John Lange, Amanda Kepke Fisher, Elizabeth Fisher, Judy McEnany, Katherine Heyne Tramonte, Jason Tramonte, Isa Tramonte, Fran Callahan, Bentley Craft, Roderick Glass, Ted Willmore, Dylan Murray, John Bradshaw, Jason McAnaer, Philip Mustachio, Mark Patterson, Cyvia Reiser, Jennifer Day, Angie Reeves, Holly Taegal, Amy Chatewald, Molly Tarkington, Lauren Keith, Heath Wood, Jennifer Knight
Bill and Debbie Hanna

Putting on the Rodeo

Volunteers become family
By Andria Dilling | March 1, 2017
People in this article:
Bill Hanna, Debbie Hanna, Tom Laird, Wendy Vandeventer, Kelly Larkin, Fernando Parra, Ella-Grace Caravanis, Reese Kelly, Kate Wubbenhorst, Mia Wubbenhorst, James Mushinski, Jack Joseph
Cheryl Laird

You Want a What?

How I ended up with an RV
By Cheryl Laird | March 1, 2017
People in this article:
Cheryl Laird, Greg Hassell
Stuart Saunders, Farrell Saunders, Lee Saunders, Laura Saunders, Harris Saunders, Ross Saunders

Vacation on Wheels

Taking the slow road
By Jennifer Oakley | March 1, 2017
People in this article:
Stuart Saunders, Farrell Saunders, Lee Saunders, Laura Saunders, Harris Saunders, Ross Saunders
Turner Chiles, Maggie Chiles, Parker Chiles, Laura Chiles, Brett Chiles

Kids Can Volunteer

Big help from little ones
By Angie Frederickson | March 1, 2017
People in this article:
Turner Chiles, Maggie Chiles, Parker Chiles, Laura Chiles, Brett Chiles
Ryan Blake, Porsche Abraham

Working It

Careers for adults with autism
By Michelle Casas Groogan | March 1, 2017
People in this article:
Ryan Blake, Judy Blake, Paul Shattuck, Louis Geigerman, Ryan Dole, Porsche Abraham
Lazer Lazaroff, Rochel Lazaroff, Ellen Kleinman

A House of Hope

Patients find a home at Aishel House
By Cathy Gordon | February 1, 2017
People in this article:
Robert Villarreal, Dannette Villarreal, Lazer Lazaroff, Rochel Lazaroff, Mark Mucasey, Chaya Lazaroff, Ellen Kleinman, Alyssa Kleinman, Jonathan Kleinman, Mackenzie Kleinman
Ali and Ben Monk

Summer Nights

From camp crush to a lifetime
By Andria Dilling | January 26, 2017
People in this article:
Debbie Karakowsky, Arturo Karakowsky, Noa Karakowsky, Liv Karakowsky, Eli Karakowsky, Ali Monk, Ben Monk, Donna Lax-Edison, Andrew Edison, Christina Buzby, Matt Buzby
Elaine Griffin

Women Who Tri

Swim, bike, run: Why pick one?
By Angie Frederickson | January 1, 2017
People in this article:
Shakti Dalal, Kavita Murthy, Sheri Davidson, Elaine Griffin, Justin Griffin, Erin Stetzer, Alec Stetzer, Morgan Stetzer, Patrick Stetzer, Karen Klucznik
Alexandra Knight

The Wishing Trees

In Pumpkin Park, trees carry dreams
By Jennifer Oakley | January 1, 2017
People in this article:
Alexandra Knight, Shel Silverstein, Brady Knight, Thomson Knight, Truett Knight, Susan Cooley, Jaime Cnossen, Greg Cnossen, Bree Cnossen, Emily Cnossen
McKenna Granberry, Melissa Granberry

Exercise Playlists

Music that keeps you motivated
By Andria Dilling | January 1, 2017
People in this article:
Ann Hill, Melissa Granberry, Zach Granberry, McKenna Granberry
Mark Ward, Phebe Chen

Mi Casa Es Su Casa

Residents rent their homes during Super Bowl
By Tracy L. Barnett | January 1, 2017
People in this article:
Phebe Chen, Mark Ward, Leash Yu, Bill Ryan
Hart family

A Child Advocate

Buzz resident helps struggling families
By Diana Moga | January 1, 2017
People in this article:
Allison Hart, Wes Hart, Charlotte Hart, Clint Hart, Cade Hart, Callie Hart
Betsy Smith, Kelsey Barker

Fingerboarding on YouTube

Teen’s hobby makes grandmother celeb too
By Cheryl Ursin | January 1, 2017
People in this article:
Kelsey Barker, Kristen Barker, Betsy Smith, Rachel Barker