From New Orleans to Houston: Hurricane Katrina survivors reflect 20 years later
| August 26, 2025
When cooking a New Orleans staple like gumbo, the first step is to make the roux, a process that requires the cook to meticulously stir a combination of flour and fat. The kitchen becomes hot and steamy as the mixture begins to boil, a savory and earthy scent setting the tone for a perfect stew. […]
Big-name neighbors: 9 celebrities who own homes in Texas
| August 22, 2025
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Learn about nine celebrities who call Texas home, from natives to first-timers who fell in love with the Lone Star State.
Gaining momentum: How a Houston fitness leader is redefining exercise and finding joy in movement again
| August 20, 2025
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When Sherilyn Hardy was growing up, her introduction to fitness was through sports, specifically volleyball and lacrosse. Lacrosse, a sport she played competitively, filled her schedule in high school, and even determined which college she chose—joining Baylor University’s women’s lacrosse team on a partial scholarship in 2015.
My friend group tried Dallas’s coolest new take on shuffleboard (& yours should too)
| August 11, 2025
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There’s a new game in town. See how Electric Shuffle elevates shuffleboard and provides a delightfully enjoyable group experience.
Don’t sweat it: How SSRI users can protect themselves in the Texas heat
| August 8, 2025
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And while this can make anyone feel uncomfortable, those who take Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, more commonly known as SSRIs, can be more easily affected by high temperatures than others.