Starting off the semester on the right track can be difficult for everyone — especially in lieu of a major hurricane. But here are some tips to keep you on track for the duration of the semester. Be Self Aware Self-Awareness is key when it comes to a successful school year. Realizing what you are and are not good at...
For music aficionados and casual listeners alike, Houston can satisfy nearly everyone’s musical desires. Whether it’s seeing a favorite artist, escaping the heat or just grabbing a drink with friends, Houston’s venues have you covered. In this issue, we welcome you to Houston by providing an inside look at one of the...
After his screenplays for “Sicario” and “Hell or High Water,” writer and director Taylor Sheridan completed his American Frontier trilogy with his second feature “Wind River,” starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen. In rural Wyoming, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent Corey Lambert (Renner) finds the body of a...
As a college student, it can be hard to keep a steady flow of money in the bank. That part-time job at Target or that cool bar in Montrose is hardly keeping you afloat financially. Plus, working at a retail job you’re not passionate about with uncaring bosses and supervisors, can really drag you down. But in the age...
I received an Advanced Reading Copy (ARC) of this book in exchange for an honest review I really don’t want to write this review. I’ve been a Gena Showalter fan for years, and The Lords of the Underworld series has been and always will be a personal favorite of mine. Having never read one of Showalter’s contemporary...
It’s no secret that Houston is in pain — flooded houses, ruined businesses, struggling families, closed schools, bruised bodies, broken hearts – you name it, we’ve got it. The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Harvey is widespread and long-lasting. But amidst this suffering is a glimmer of hope. Hope for the people...
Houston has been an up-and-coming city for years. It had the oil boom, railroads, the bayou and continues to be a pioneer for energy. Amid its exponential growth, like other cities, housing has been integral. Due to the need for housing (along with poor race relations) there are delegated and sanctuary places in...
Houston, admittedly, is not a city that lends itself to tourism. The combination of sweltering heat and long commutes can be discouraging to the common sightseer. That said, there are several destinations that are a must-see for any Houston native looking to beat the heat or looking to show off some of their H-Town...
Even though Houston is considered a concrete jungle, it boasts a multitude of different parks. It has long been understood that urban greenspaces have a number of proven benefits to the people that have access to them, as well as to the ecological health of the city itself. In regards to communities, parks offer a...
It was a typical evening down I-45 when I had my first encounter with the elusive vehicle known as the “slab.” The traffic was bumper to bumper as usual, so I was able to get a pretty good look at this unusual stead. It was a 1982 Cadillac Eldorado, painted a bright hot pink with swangas stretching out so long I was...
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