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Katie Oxford

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Katie Oxford lives in Houston, Texas.  Her first essay, “The Witch Within”, was published in The Houston Chronicle.  She has twice been a juried poet in the Houston Poetry Festival 2003 and 2007.  She was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, where her yet to be finished memoir, “Broken Bowls and Wooden Spoons,” is based.

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In Photos

Like a painter crashed to earth: An impromptu tour of Montrose's unique spring wonders

By Katie Oxford

05.03.12 | 11:36 am

There’s not a spring that goes by when I don’t think of Bobb Wirfel.  Many times. Mister B was the first to point out “spring green.” On our ...


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In Pictures

A new look at the San Jacinto Monument shows that the old wonder remains

By Katie Oxford

04.24.12 | 6:08 am

The San Jacinto Monument holds history and countless childhood memories. As a kid, my family and I visited there several times a year. Today, it is just as I remember ...


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Tattered Jeans

Making the hard choice to cut off contact with a brother tormented by schizophrenia & drug abuse

By Katie Oxford

04.08.12 | 5:56 am

My oldest brother thrived at Episcopal High School. He broke the Virginia state track records in the half-mile and mile, and served as co-captain of an undefeated, state-championship team. As ...


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Tattered Jeans

Release the pelicans! The amazing journey of some Tropical Storm Lee orphans

By Katie Oxford

04.02.12 | 10:54 am

The Wildlife Center of Texas is Houston’s only trauma hospital that accepts all injured, ill and orphaned wildlife. Saturday they invited the public to share in an extraordinary moment ...


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Tattered Jeans

Modern cowboys ride into FotoFest: Hitch your wagon to Robb Kendrick's stunning photos

By Katie Oxford

03.27.12 | 11:42 am

In conjunction with Houston’s FotoFest 2012 Biennial celebration, William Reeves Fine Art is showing an extraordinary collection of tintypes by National Geographic photographer Robb Kendrick. The exhibition, The Cowboy ...


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Get Your Clover On

Turning the Buffalo Bayou green: Houston's quirkiest St. Patrick's Day tradition

By Katie Oxford

03.18.12 | 12:17 am

Continuing a 45-year tradition, a ceremonial greening of the Buffalo Bayou highlighted St. Patrick’s Day in Houston.


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Tattered Jeans

A gullywasher couldn't stop this annual Irish fete; the flask of whiskey helped but not like you think

By Katie Oxford

03.15.12 | 12:41 pm

In spite of Sunday’s gullywasher, the 42nd Ceremonial Cleaning of the Dick Dowling Statue in Hermann Park took place. That morning, I stupidly made some phone calls to inquire ...


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Developers rule

Exasperated residents get no satisfaction after meeting with Mayor Parker about Ashby high rise settlement

By Katie Oxford

03.13.12 | 6:32 am

Editors note: Katie Oxford lives in the neighborhood where the planned Ashby high rise recently received the go-ahead from Mayor Annise Parker. She attended a meeting at Congregation Emanu El ...


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Tattered Jeans

Great rodeo finds: Volcano Nachos, strong women, fast Marines, talking history & PETA fright

By Katie Oxford

03.07.12 | 4:12 pm

Where in the world can you visit with the United States Marines, find a volcano nacho and learn about the Underground Railroad from the “conductor” herself, Harriet Tubman, all in ...


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Tattered Jeans

From Wimbledon to River Oaks: Teaching tennis remains Mariaan De Swardt's big passion

By Katie Oxford

02.26.12 | 12:38 pm

At age 40, Mariaan De Swardt has her head on straight. She’s a tennis coach at the River Oaks Country Club. She brings to the court her tennis skills ...


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Tattered Jeans

The pride of High Island: Discovering the lost Sea View Hotel

By Katie Oxford

02.11.12 | 11:30 am

The Sea View Hotel on High Island has long disappeared but the oak trees still stand. Oh, how I wish that they could talk. Thirty years ago, I went looking ...


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Tattered Jeans

Eroding the dream: Hailed by fishermen, the Rollover Fish Pass is a nightmare for homeowners

By Katie Oxford

01.31.12 | 12:27 pm

Rollover is the historical name given the narrowest part of Bolivar Peninsula. Stories vary as to how Rollover got its name. The historical marker erected there in 1963 states that ...


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Tattered Jeans

A spa day from hell: Going for pampering and leaving with second degree burns

By Katie Oxford

01.25.12 | 1:23 pm

After a challenging 2011, punctuated by a challenging holiday season, visions of taking a spa trip danced in my head. Considering my previous spa experience, it’s a wonder I ...


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Tattered Jeans

January In Pictures: Exploring the year's most underappreciated month

By Katie Oxford

01.17.12 | 12:22 pm

January might not jump out at you as a great month for nature lovers. But this most underappreciated month is full of surprises.


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Tattered Jeans

A self-serve dog wash makes a splash: Dirty Hairy Dog Wash focuses on humane grooming

By Katie Oxford

01.10.12 | 10:56 am

Jackie and Mario Sandoval are a dog friendly couple. So is their place of business, Dirty Hairy Dog Wash. Totally. The self-serve dog wash sits warm and friendly like between ...


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Tattered Jeans

Steve Minatra sees the gems among the junk: A true craftsman shares his secrets

By Katie Oxford

12.24.11 | 10:15 am

Steve Minatra makes things. He is the guy behind the scenes — literally.   He has done everything, from helping to make set designs for film spots and window displays for Herm ...


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On The Run

Cheating justice: Man who poisoned his neighbors' dogs fails to show for sentencing, leaving animal lovers outraged

By Katie Oxford

12.16.11 | 5:39 pm

Charlotte Liberda and her attorney showed up in Harris County Criminal Court on Friday to hear the sentencing of Qian Feng, who had pleaded guilty to poisoning her dogs. Friends ...


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Tattered Jeans

Happy tails: Charlotte Liberda saves abandoned animals through RedCollar Rescue

By Katie Oxford

12.11.11 | 8:00 am

Talk about someone who knows their calling, that’s Charlotte Liberda. She has been clear about it since birth. Crystal clear. She is a Senior VP at PM Realty Group ...


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Tattered Jeans

Silence and indifference of good people is tragic legacy of Penn State scandal

By Katie Oxford

11.26.11 | 5:00 pm

What continues to unravel at Penn State is heart stopping. To the alleged victims, it stopped lives. Certainly growth. At halftime during the Penn State vs. Nebraska football game soon ...


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Tattered Jeans

When a teacher terrorizes and a shy hero stands beet strong: Giving thanks for a true lost friend

By Katie Oxford

11.22.11 | 12:49 pm

This Thanksgiving, I am remembering Lester. Lester was a classmate of mine throughout elementary school, and in first grade, we had the great misfortune of being assigned to Mrs. Thompson ...


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