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Time for some holiday tunesDecember 17th, 2011 11:27 am
If you are in the mood for some holiday tunes and maybe some chicken-fried steak, head to Hickory Hollow, 101 Heights Blvd., 5:30-8:30 tonight (Saturday, Dec. 17). Bellaire resident Greg Hassell, who you may have seen with his banjo on The Buzz’s cover in 2005, will be adding a little bluegrass to the party on stage as a member … Sweets to exchange? Take it one cookie at a timeDecember 15th, 2011 10:33 am
Buzz stories with recipes are some of our most popular articles, especially this time of year. We got a call the other day asking about the Iced Pumpkin cookies in our December issue. The caller wanted to try them but was concerned there might have been an editing error, as there were no eggs in the ingredient list. We checked, … Guess who’s coming home?December 2nd, 2011 10:18 am
Gary Tinterow, Bellaire High School class of 1972, is coming home. After 29 years at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tinterow will now lead the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The museum has been searching for a new director to succeed Peter Marzio, who died a year ago after helping to carve out an international reputation and a hefty endowment … 2011 Tanglewood/River Oaks Buzz Pet of the Year ContestDecember 1st, 2011 12:00 am
It’s no secret that Buzz readers have some pretty amazing pets as seen in our Neighborhood Tails column each month. Now though December 31 you can cast your vote for the 2011 Tanglewood/River Oaks Buzz Pet of the Year. Voting deadline is noon, December 31, 2011. The winner will be announced January 1, 2012 on our website and will receive … Should teens go to jail for cheating on the SAT?November 23rd, 2011 10:24 am
Some students in New York-area schools allegedly paid $300-1,000 each for others to impersonate them and take standardized tests under their name. One of the accused ringers is a 19-year-old who now goes to Emory University. He scored in the 97th percentile when he took his own SAT test. Now he faces felony fraud charges that could result in four … Our First Apple ComputerOctober 6th, 2011 2:49 pm
I remember Michael and I had only been married about two years when the first Apple computer was available in stores. It was one of the many times in our marriage I strongly “encouraged” my husband to do something he was not ready to hear about. I told him that we must have this new computer. Of course, he said, … Behind-the-Scenes: Pet Lookalike Photo ShootSeptember 23rd, 2011 4:23 pm
Our October cover story is all about pets that just so happen to look like their owners. Is the similarity why owners select their cats and dogs in the first place? Or does a transformation happen over time? We don’t know, but it sure makes for some adorable photos. Check out the behind-the-scenes video of the photo shoot and look … Ben & Jerry’s New Schweddy Balls Ice CreamSeptember 23rd, 2011 12:48 pm
Earlier this month Ben & Jerry’s came out with a new flavor of ice cream called Schweddy Balls, named after an infamous SNL skit. Are you one of the one million moms offended by the name? Or you will you be first in line to try it? (Vanilla loaded with fudge covered rum and milk chocolate malt balls sounds … Texas Wildfires: Helping Parks and Wildlife EmployeesSeptember 8th, 2011 11:41 am
As the sleepy workforce began to trickle into downtown Houston this morning, a dense cloud of smoke could be seen rolling over the glass skyscrapers and scruffy parking lots and the acrid smell of fire filled the air. Thousands of our neighbors to the not-that-far-north have lost their homes to the fire already, and it continues to creep ever closer to … September Extras: Garden Inspired RecipesSeptember 1st, 2011 4:29 pm
Our September cover story showcased the verdant gardens four local women have cultivated in their own backyards. But what does Tina Pyne do with 50 varieties of lavender and seven kinds of mint? How does Melissa Grobmyer use up her abundant crops of cucumbers, okra and persimmons? Just like they’ve become experts at growing vegetables, they’ve developed a skilled hand … Puncture: Based on a True Houston StoryAugust 29th, 2011 11:54 am
Puncture, the latest film starring Chris Evans (you may recognize him as Captain America), tells the story of two Houston lawyers, Mike Weiss and Paul Danziger, who both attended Bellaire High School before going on to take on corporate corruption in the medical industry. The legal thriller storyline is intriguing, but we’re more than just a little excited to … Farewell to Our Summer InternsJuly 29th, 2011 1:16 pm
Now that summer is winding down, we’re developing a bit of empty nest syndrome for the two genius interns that worked with us over the past few months. Hannah Lapin’s (pictured on the right) last day is today and she’ll be returning to Austin shortly to continue working towards her journalism degree at University of Texas. Always one to wish … Behind the Scenes: August Fashion Photo ShootJuly 21st, 2011 11:39 am
Our August cover story is about local kids interested in retro fashion—any time they can sport a vintage tee, relaxed ‘80s style or even a cool hand-me-down from mom, they do it. The photo shoot was especially fun, so we thought we’d share some of the behind the scenes pictures. Find the full article here. The morning began in … We’re looking for bloggers!July 15th, 2011 10:28 am
This fall, we’re gearing up to really improve our online offerings–more material for you to read, behind-the-scenes pictures from photo shoots and extra recipes and ideas we couldn’t fit into the magazine. We’re also hoping to bring together a league of extraordinary bloggers–local writers who want to volunteer to share their thoughts on the community and family life. Do you … Bake Sale Raises $13K for the Berry ChildrenJuly 11th, 2011 6:34 am
Friends of the Robin and Josh Berry family hosted bake sales around the city Sunday, July 10 to help raise money for the Perlo-Berry Family Fund benefiting the Berry children – Peter, 9, Aaron, 8, and Willa, 6. Parents Joshua and Robin Berry were killed July 2 in a car accident in West Texas while returning home from vacation. The … |
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