Shocking numbers concerning the issue of human trafficking in Houston cover the walls. Books packed with information and stories about survivors are stacked on the tables and all proceeds go directly to funding anti-human trafficking activist groups. Photo by Karis Johnson|Cooglife The espresso is strong, and the...
We asked and you answered. So first of all, thank you. Because you ventured outside the four walls of your dorm and drove to House of Pies at 3 a.m., we know how much you love their Bayou Goo. If you hadn’t gone out with your friends to the club on a Saturday night, or spent a quiet morning studying at The Nook, we...
In a remote village in West Africa, a family carries plastic jugs of clean water to their home for the first time, and somewhere in India a schoolgirl thirstily gulps fresh water from a newly installed pump. In a war-ravaged town, a teacher receives stacks of untouched books and learning material, making the dream of...
Home is where the heart is. Whether this cliché phrase is cross-stitched into your grandmother’s scratchy sofa cushions or you’ve seen it shared on Facebook alongside a stock photo of a thriving family, the world seems to think that your home is where your heart is — but what does that really mean? As college...
Someone whispers to you backstage in the school auditorium, reminding you not to forget your lines. You nervously look at your third grade teacher and straighten the costume your mom sewed last week. This is it — your big debut. Look out world. Look out mothers with flashing digital cameras. Look out classmates. This...
Every Christmas Eve I remember hearing the door to my little brother’s bedroom creak open while his footsteps gingerly crept into the den where the tree – and more importantly – the presents were sitting. I could hear him rummaging through the boxes and packages, and then the counting would begin. “One for me, two for...
In city with over a million people, Houston’s holiday season boasts everything from 5K runs to ballet performances. There are traditional events that have been going on for years, and there are a few which are just making their Houstonian holiday debut. Over the break, don’t stay cooped up when there is a plethora of...
Social media today is often associated with preteens and Starbucks drinks. These five Houstonian bloggers have found a way to avoid the “selfie Sundays” and bring original creativity to the table. @houtxgrown Amidst stunning shots of Houston’s graffiti, Ivan Rodriguez captures an often-overlooked section of Houston’s...
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