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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
Mike Grivon, George Mickelis

Cleburne Community

Before and after the fire
By Andria Dilling | June 1, 2016
People in this article:
George Mickelis, Nick Mickelis, Pat Mickelis, Mike Grivon, Frank N. Demeris, Johnny Carrabba, Gary Moss, Greg Thompson, Vincent Mandola
Addiction

Breaking the Chains

How two Buzz residents battled addiction
By Cathy Gordon | June 1, 2016
People in this article:
Austin Berry, Karen Berry, John O’Neill
Claire Frazier

Soul Survivor

Music, prayer and laughter ease cancer treatment
By Jennifer Oakley | May 1, 2016
People in this article:
Claire Frazier, Jeannie Frazier, Joe Frazier, Stephen Frazier, Robert Frazier, Annie Frazier, Bob Frazier
Ellie, Ashley, Riley and Al Pratka

Facing Cancer

With writing, family and cookies
By Jennifer Oakley | May 1, 2016
People in this article:
Ellie Pratka, Ashley Pratka, Butch Pratka, Al Pratka, Riley Pratka, Melanie Rothwell, Ann Winkelmann, Shelby Nielsen
Bill Gage, Waverly Gage

Confronting Cancer

With family, golf and Whataburger
By Jennifer Oakley | May 1, 2016
People in this article:
Bill Gage, Waverly Gage, Sara Jane Gage, William Gage, Hudson Gage
Stacy Middleman

Dear Cancer, Love Stacy

Facing down cancer on Facebook
By Jennifer Oakley | May 1, 2016
People in this article:
Stacy Middleman, Ethan Middleman, Ryan Middleman, David Middleman, Stacey Summers
Jack Klosek

Foodie Kids

Grown-up palates
By Andria Dilling | May 1, 2016
People in this article:
Jason Shwartz, Risa Shwartz, Jack Klosek, Tama Klosek, John Klosek, Kelli Blumrosen, Tali Blumrosen
Douglas Whitson

First Jobs

Teens working part-time
By Cheryl Ursin | May 1, 2016
People in this article:
Grant Haralson, Douglas Whitson, Debbie Adams, Allison Goldberg, Jordan Goldberg, Natalie Goldberg, Valerie Koehler, Michael Savino
Karen Garcia

The Bee's Knees

Backyard beekeepers have it sweet
By Jennifer Oakley | April 1, 2016
People in this article:
Shelley Rice, Sue Monk Kidd, Lea Weingarten, Matthew Weingarten, Kathleen Dawson, Jeffrey Weingarten, Karen Garcia, Roland Garcia, Kate Gibson, Caroline Gibson, Carson Gibson, Wheeler Gibson, Steve Gibson, Adam Weinstein
Melissa Reichert, Gigi Shapiro

Ms. Lillian's Legacy

Beloved gardener’s plants live on
By Andria Dilling | April 1, 2016
People in this article:
Lillian Illig, Carl Illig, Dale Illig, Elaine Illig Davis, Carol Illig Lake, Kristine Solberg, Diane Hale, Nelda Moffatt, Gigi Shapiro, Melissa Reichert, Johnny Steele
Inga Pever

Our Katniss

Young archer is one of world’s best
By Cheryl Laird | April 1, 2016
People in this article:
Inga Pever, Melanie Pever, Daryl Pever, James Loesch, Susan Loesch, Jennifer Lawrence
Donna Carnahan

Sailing Angels

Therapy on the sea
By Michelle Casas Groogan | April 1, 2016
People in this article:
Michelle Casas Groogan, Garrett Groogan, Laura Chavez, Carlos Chavez, Dave McCabe, Donna Carnahan, Melody Nitzberg
J. Kent Friedman, Fred Hofheinz and Peter Buettgen

Hosting the Big Game

Countdown to 2017 Houston Super Bowl LI
By Jennifer Oakley | March 1, 2016
People in this article:
Larry Csonka, Doug Csonka, Paul Csonka, Sallie Sargent, Fred Hofheinz, Bud Adams, J. Kent Friedman, Geoff Angulo, Charley Pride, Peter Buettgen, Bruce Willis, Tom Arnold, Ric Campo, J.J. Watt
Sara Bloom, Jennifer Brenckmann, Jana Plummer, Maureen Holt, Kim Etheridge

Party Pop-Ups

No fuss, no muss at impromptu gatherings
By Andria Dilling | March 1, 2016
People in this article:
Kim Etheridge, Ellen Elam, Kristi Cooper, Robine Hendricks, Lindy McGee, Lisa Blume, Sara Bloom, Jennifer Brenckmann, Jana Plummer, Maureen Holt
Robin Young-Ellis and Joe Ellis

Rodeo Horsepitality

The secret show within the livestock show
By Michelle Casas Groogan | February 23, 2016
People in this article:
Mike Rutherford, Robin Young-Ellis, Joe Ellis, Corinne Heiligbrodt, Tucker Knight, Joe Sansone, Susan Brooks, Bubba Murphy
Jillian Brody, Brian Fredericks

Cherished Moments

Buzz newlyweds’ wedding weekends
By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | February 1, 2016
People in this article:
Sarah Hutchins, Tyler Duffey, Shanna Duffey, Travis Duffey, Tim Duffey, Elizabeth Wood, Jason Edgeworth, Jeff Wood, Shana Wood, Jessica Dreyfus, Colin Bozarth, Jillian Brody, Brian Fredericks, Dianne Brody, Mark Brody, Eric Fredericks, Betsey Fredericks, Vincent Rizzotto, Darsey Sharp, Jonathan Sharp, Brent Swaim, Laurie Swaim, John Sharp, Diana Sharp, Jeffery Coleman
Lisa Sheinbaum

China Patterns

Dining on family history
By Andria Dilling | February 1, 2016
People in this article:
Devon Rutherford, Aaron Roberts, Thomas Kent, Lisa Sheinbaum, Sabrina Sims
Susan Farb Morris, Shara Morris, Hannah Morris, David Morris

The Name Game

To change or not to change
By Jennifer Oakley | February 1, 2016
People in this article:
Mark Davidson, Sarah Duckers, Will Davidson, Tommy Davidson, Susan Farb Morris, David Morris, Hannah Morris, Shara Morris, Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld, Matt Steinfeld
Nichola Carr-Welch and mom Cathi Pendergraft

Lure of the Floor

Never tutu late to dance
By Cathy Gordon | January 1, 2016
People in this article:
Jenny Marshall, Sherese Campbell, Sophia Marshall, Carol Howenstine, Beth Muecke, Nichola Carr-Welch, Cathi Pendergraft
Gary Whitney, Molly Boren Whitney

Creating Thistle Downe

Home for fairies and trolls
By Cheryl Ursin | January 1, 2016
People in this article:
Gary Whitney, Molly Boren Whitney
a monument in La République

City of Light

Visiting Paris after the attacks
By Morgan Bernard | January 1, 2016
People in this article:
Morgan Bernard, Camille Le Gardeur, Traore Alpha, Camille Chapin-Derennes
Echeverris

Healthy Competition

Fitbits prompt friendly feuds
By Andria Dilling | January 1, 2016
People in this article:
Harold Minkowitz, Elsa Echeverri, Aquiles Echeverri, Juan Echeverri, Andrea Echeverri, Daniela Echeverri, Valentina Dassey, Adam Dassey
Tali Blumrosen, Sallie Alcorn

Tidying Up

Sparking joy with less clutter
By Jennifer Oakley | December 31, 2015
People in this article:
Sallie Alcorn, Tali Blumrosen, Marie Kondom, George Alcorn, George Alcorn Jr., Maria Alcorn, Janie Alcorn, Susie Alcorn, Kelli Blumrosen, Will Blumrosen, Eric Blumrosen
Ashley Sloan

Season of Style

Fashion savvy from your neighbors
By Jennifer Oakley | December 1, 2015
People in this article:
Ashley Sloan, Arthur Keller, Jana Phillips, Elizabeth Rose, Maria Cedillo, Denise Darnell, Susan Hancock, Elizabeth Hancock, Greg Scheinman, Kate Scheinman, Tom Zabel, Lisa Heim, Joanna Hartland Marks, Hannah McNair, Iris Shaftel, Staci Henderson, Pam Sengelmann, Mary Catherine Sears
Applying to college

College Apps

A parent’s perspective
By Cheryl Laird | December 1, 2015
People in this article:
Cheryl Laird
Brigitte Minkowitz, Bonnie Winograd, Jordana Slawin, Cari Brandt and Lisa Sheinbaum

Cookie Exchanges

Best party of the year
By Andria Dilling | December 1, 2015
People in this article:
Chris Bryan, Bonnie Winograd, Nicole Winograd, Brigitte Minkowitz, Jordana Slawin, Cari Brandt, Lisa Sheinbaum
Galveston’s Santa Hustle

What To Do

Holiday events around town
By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | November 24, 2015
Kiddie Wonderland

Amusement Parks

Where Houston used to play
By Russell Weil | November 1, 2015
People in this article:
Russell Weil, Gene Bauer, Steve Daum, Lynton Ellisor, Candace Mossler, David Purdie, Cheryl Laird, Susan Zimmerman Rosen, Mark Newman, Carol Simon, Stuart Weil
Margaret Bandy

Amazing Place

When memories fade
By Cheryl Ursin | November 1, 2015
People in this article:
Margaret Bandy, Leigh Vasnin, Lillian Whalen, Michael Lieb, Jenni Elliott, John Elliott, Ronald Bandy, Brianna Garrison, Betsy Bates, Tracey Brown, Sally Davis, Jerry Bates, Miah Arnold, Peyton Edens, Earl Bernstein, Nancy Wotring