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Order the Cake: Slowing down to savor it

By Andria Dilling | December 27, 2023
Back Porch
People in this article:
John Stamos, Bob Saget, Willie Geist
Sandy Selber Sturm, Phyllis Cohen, Karen Chesnick, Mila Goldstein-Milos, and Phyllis Selber

The Wordlers

The game that sparked a friendship
By Andria Dilling | August 25, 2023
Features
People in this article:
Karen Chesnick, Phyllis Cohen, Mila Goldstein-Milos, Phyllis Selber, Jill Selber Handaly, Sandy Selber Sturm, Joe Chesnick, Jack Selber
Nick Killian, Caroline Siegfried, Amanda Pope, Patrick Grant, Allison Wagner, Walden Pemantle, and Anton Banta, Griff’s Pub, Griff’s Pub Trivia, Griff’s Irish pub, Griff’s Houston, Rudyard’s trivia

Not So Trivial

Griff’s and the power of the weekly hang
By Caroline Siegfried | February 27, 2023
Features
People in this article:
Caroline Siegfried, Nick Killian, Charlie David, Bob Camps, Amanda Pope, Patrick Grant, Allison Wagner, Walden Pemantle, Anton Banta, Leslie Santamaria, Lauran Kerr-Heraly, Joe Small, Angela Hernandez, Sarah Franklin
Murray Penner, Stuart Weil, Alan Aronowitz, Mike Kahn, Brad Rauch, Steven Finger, Richard Seline

Reunited After 50 Years

From elementary school to the ‘Old Geezers Walking Club’
By Andria Dilling | January 27, 2023
Features
People in this article:
Richard Seline, Eleanor Seline, Brad Rauch, Stuart Weil, Alan Aronowitz, Steven Finger, Murray Penner, Mike Kahn
Amanda Hughes Pickering, Sally Cone, and Kami Buri

The Uvalde Girls

Small town pride, lifelong ties
By Cathy Gordon | November 27, 2022
Features
People in this article:
Kami Buri, Sally Cone, Amanda Hughes Pickering, Kyley Houck, Tania Leskovar-Owens, Sami Harris, Charla Jenkins
Pamela Dwyer and Angie Sassard

Plogging Along

Their exercise regimen is picking up
By Claudia Feldman | October 27, 2022
Features
People in this article:
Pamela Dwyer, Angie Sassard, Randy Sassard, Tracie Mazzu, David Sedaris
Texas Tech freshmen

An education tradition

By Angie Frederickson | August 18, 2022
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Barton Block, Will Doyle-Madrid, Hobie Bernosky
Cindi Rose, Sharon Albert Brier, Linda Suib, Rosemarie Wagman, Jeannette Nestvold, Michele Hosko, Debby Stanton, Vicki Friedman, Betty Babendure, Randi Patel, Vicky Dyer-Smith, Paulette Levine, Jane Grace, Glenda Waldman, Mary Reed Lankford, Jill Reichman

Two much fun

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | March 22, 2022
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Cindi Rose, Sharon Albert Brier, Linda Suib, Rosemarie Wagman, Jeannette Nestvold, Michele Hosko, Debby Stanton, Vicki Friedman, Betty Babendure, Randi Patel, Vicky Dyer-Smith, Paulette Levine, Jane Grace, Glenda Waldman, Mary Reed Lankford, Jill Reichman
Sara Jane Wilson

The St. Nicholas Day Boot

Bringing a German tradition to Houston
By Andria Dilling | November 27, 2021
Features
People in this article:
Sara Jane Wilson, Bob Wilson, Maggie Wilson, Charlotte Wilson, Ann Hill, Greg Hill, Lindsey Hill, Katherine Hill, Sarah Hill
Laine Lohfink

Lunch club

By Laine Lohfink | September 27, 2021
Buzz Kidz
People in this article:
Laine Lohfink, Ellen Baik, Evelyn Carney, Leslie Ott
Dee Dee Dochen, Alan Schlesinger

Telling Dad’s Holocaust Story

Thanks to puppy walks and a new friend in the neighborhood
By Andria Dilling | September 27, 2021
Features
People in this article:
Paula Schlesinger, Alan Schlesinger, Dee Dee Dochen, Joe Schlesinger, Pepi Schlesinger, Kelly Zúñiga, Carl Josehart
Mark Carter with trophy

Drafting Up Some Fun: Fantasy Football Leagues

By Karen Vine Fuller | September 2, 2021
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Andrew Fuller, Bill Winkenbach, Harriet Riley, Greg Browne, JJ Watt, Adam Everist, Drake Everist, Troy Everist, Mason Everist, John Porche, Kenny Pacheco, Mark Carter, Chip Johnston, Ron Hower, Becky Raesz
Scott and Ashley Miller and Mark and Zamara Nitcholas

Heart Attack Foiled

When a heroic nurse drives by
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | August 27, 2021
Features
People in this article:
Mark Nitcholas, Ashley Miller, Evan Miller, Owen Miller, Scott Miller, Zamara Nitcholas, Liliana Nitcholas, Paloma Nitcholas, Nina Nitcholas
Group photo

Lasting Memories Made at Lake McQueeney

By Mary-Ellen Abshire | August 11, 2021
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Collin Campbell, Jack Riley Campbell, Kristen Campbell, Richard Campbell, Elena Watkins, Mary Frances Campbell, Eric Campbell, Elena Kent, Eron Watkins
Ghirardelli Square

A Road Trip to Remember

By Abby Cowan | August 4, 2021
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Abby Cowan, Elijah Costa, Eli Cowan, Max Melamed, David Bournat, Carolina Jorgez
Boys with bikes

Bellaire biker gang

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | May 27, 2021
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Carlito Nossa, Reid Flowers, Lee Beasley, Halen Thestrup, Luke George, Shiraz Alapat, Logan Ayers, Will Dagley, Charlie Turner
Boys with bikes

Bellaire Biker Gang: Students Ride to Pin Oak Middle Together

By Karen Vine Fuller | April 28, 2021
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Logan Ayers, Reid Flowers, Shiraz Alapat, Lee Beasley, Daniel Collmenter, Will Dagley, Luke George, Grayson Hodges, Carlito Nossa, Halen Thestrup, Charlie Turner
New friends

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

By Lauren Fuller | October 27, 2020
School Buzz
People in this article:
Lauren Fuller, Maeve Hunt, Izzy Garza, Dani Detoto, Lily Cromeens, Anna Cook, Randi McBride, Bella Torres, Amaya Pitts, Jada Pierre
Tossing caps in the air

Weathering the Storm Together: Lifelong Friends Celebrate Graduation

By Karen Vine Fuller | June 15, 2020
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Andrew Abdalla, Kenneth Alexander, John Bunge, Lee Carter, Coby Cho, Dominick Daniel, Davis Evans, Gene Gopon, Connor Oelsen, Zak Pham, Nathan Reichert, Alex Rico, Patty Daniel, Grace Evans, Mary Ferris, Sully Grubbs, Julie Fitsch-Mouras
Porch on Zoom

The Porch Goes Virtual

By Pooja Salhotra | April 1, 2020
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Carol Tindall, Chris Cander, Heather Bradshaw, Lynne Goddard,  Molly Fraser, Judy Budnik, Christy Heno, Rebecca Matthew,  Allison Redepenning, Hillery Keith, Cindy Lillard, Kari Greenwalt
Belinda Rowell, Miranda Sevcik, Suzanne Williams

Let’s Grow Girl: Three Friends Start a Blog

By Annie Blaylock McQueen | September 26, 2019
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Belinda Rowell, Miranda Sevcik, Suzanne Williams
Pam Lewis, Margaret Kitchen, Christy Galtney and Cindy Soefer

Gone Fishing

With The Favorite Foursome
By Jennifer Oakley | August 27, 2019
Features
People in this article:
Christy Galtney, Margaret Kitchen, Pam Lewis, Cindy Soefer, Ron Soefer, Gloria Tenenbown, Matt Galtney, Jim Lewis, Ben Kitchen
Brunch

Same Bunch, New Brunch

By Pooja Salhotra | November 29, 2018
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Tarika Khaladkar, Kara Neumann, Emily Boyce, Meredith Rae, Pooja Salhotra
Biking trip

Cycling the Natchez Trace

By Annie Blaylock McQueen | May 17, 2018
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Marcia Katz, Susan Baum, Sara Ostrofsky, Ann Goldfarb

Smart Cookies: Sweet Mother-Daughter Celebration

By Karen Vine Fuller | May 14, 2018
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Catherine Gentry, Allison Gentry, Evelyn Snow, Hannah Snow, Sarah Cowan, Nicole Wright, Katie Muschalik, Madeline Muschalik, Eleanor Grovesnor, Kenna Carson, Julia Reidel, Katherine Coe, Sara Burpeau, Grace Minneo, Amanda Wright, Mariam Haider, Lola Budamir, Andi Minter, Meg Espey, Jeanette Chiu
Glow sticks ready

Fabulous “Fanilows” Night Out

By Karen Vine Fuller | March 13, 2018
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Barry Manilow, Jackie Sharbrough, Amanda Dearborn, Dominique Kendall, Bari Blanks, Stasie Smith, Margaret Pearce, Lynne Jackson, Susie Boyce, Michelle Glickman, Christie Barker, Cindy Bartlett, Cara Wagert, Sylvia Spivey, Sara Roberts, Casey Kasem, Teri Messenger Hayburn
Walker Colson, Suraj Verma

Friendship Benches at WUES: You’ve Got a Friend in Me

By Karen Vine Fuller | February 20, 2018
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Olivia Benitez, Caroline Benitzen, Harrison Benitez, Andrew Benitez, Courtney Tsao, Penelope Tsao, Oliver Tsao, Djuna Prater, Whitney Dineen, Reagan Walls, Megan McClintock, Amber Pinchback, Megan Bishop, James Bishop, Isaac Bishop, Oliver Bishop, Sarah McKenney, Ryan McKenney, Holden McKenney, Mia McKenney, Walker Colson, Suraj Verma
Buncho group

Bunco Group Shares Holiday Traditions

By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | January 23, 2018
Buzzworthy
People in this article:
Mina Jaco, Rhett Ross, Diana Christman, Dawn Bennett, Eileen Burt, Joan Ounanian, Dana Olive, Kim Reichert, Kim Sumbera, Rae Holan, Nancy Wallace, Suzanne Vaughan
MHS friends holiday party

Exchanging presence

By Annie Blaylock McQueen | January 11, 2018
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Ashley Mandola, Kourtney Cyru, Kimy Talbert, Charlotte Hedrick, Emily Sweeney, Lauren Allen, Brittany Zeplain, Ramsey Howell, Emily Yardley

Friends at Lamar prom

By Annie Blaylock McQueen | June 16, 2017
Buzz About Town
People in this article:
Mary Wade Harrington, Kendall Lilly, Caroline Cox, Bellaire High School