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Carrie Underwood is no Julie Andrews — and that's a good thing: Secrets of the new Sound of Music

Inside Beyonce's grand vegan experiment: Honest attempt or just a fake fad play?

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Star Wars joins Instagram and the truth about that airline note-passing hoax

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Stripper/reporter discovers newspaper life is not for her; plans exposé on Texas daily

New app helps you find the perfect place to live in the U.S.A.

Houston billionaires figure prominently on Forbes' America's 50 Top Givers list

200 Young Professional Santas expected for Midtown pub crawl: Still time to join in

Fashion/Style

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What color pants should you wear on the first date? It really matters

Jewel-tone blazers are hot men's fashion trend for dress-up season

Neiman Marcus fashion guru unveils holiday gift collection with something for everyone

Need an ugly Christmas sweater? This Texas shop has 10,000 of 'em

Food/Drink

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Pioneering Houston restaurant owner dies, leaving a food legacy that's 50 years strong

Where to Eat Right Now: 10 cool, must-try restaurants for December

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Cheapskate's guide to a fun time: Eat, drink and party every night of the week for next to nothing

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Houston firm engineers "cowboy cool" design makeover of hip Dallas hotel

Heights homeowners decorate in style for holiday open house

Boulevard beauties: Home tour opens doors to 1920s and 1930s classics

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Real Estate

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Houston's gone condo crazy: It's the top city in Texas for high-end sales

Live in the Alamo? This $1.35 million Texas house is a replica of the historic fort

1,000 new jobs for Energy Corridor as auto insurer with zany ads expands

Historic Montrose mansion goes on sale for $3.5 million: Old world charm included

Social Scene

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A hot comic leaves 'em laughing at star-studded George Bush Presidential Library bash

AIDS Foundation Houston kicks it up a notch with "Getting to Zero" World AIDS Day luncheon

Borlenghi turns her design talents to jewelry and Houston friends celebrate

A 1970s disco breaks out at a hot Houston restaurant: Celebration time!

Sports

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New strange Astrodome plans emerge even as the demolition begins

The new Arian Foster? Emerging NFL back goes Mini-Me to honor Texans game changer

Houston Auburn and Alabama fans cheer and cry over outcome of miracle game

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Travel

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Dallas fans can experience a Southfork Christmas at TV's most famous ranch

Head to the hills for these top Austin lake-area restaurants and bars

No tipping the strippers! Galveston targets generous strip club customers, threatens them with jail time

Shocking new John F. Kennedy assassination footage emerges, throwing an eerie twist on 50th anniversary

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One of Austin's best known television personalities, Olga recently left KVUE-TV after 16 years anchoring the news. She now works on philanthropic projects and writes occassional stories for CultureMap on fashion, music and Austin culture.

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More than a store

A fond farewell to Foley's (um... Macy's): Downtown department store holds wonderful memories

By Olga Campos

01.05.13 | 4:26 pm

I sometimes say 'Foley's' when I mean 'Macy’s' but it’s an understandable mistake since I grew up shopping and roaming the huge multi-story retail giant while growing ...

On the Road

The tourism of tragedy: From dead body dots to water marks, Katrina still haunts in New Orleans

By Olga Campos

10.30.11 | 9:48 am

There is so much to see and do in New Orleans, all in a matter of blocks. You can tour the Mississippi Riverfront area, where the Aquarium of the Americas ...

From Houston to Austin

Concert promoter to the stars: Louis Messina counts Taylor Swift & Kenny Chesney as clients — and friends

By Olga Campos

09.07.11 | 9:01 am

What do Taylor Swift, George Strait, Kenny Chesney and Reba McEntire have in common? If you answered legendary mega-Country music stardom you would be mostly, and obviously right, but that ...

Beating Divorce

How college football saves marriages: Knowledge from the Football Wives Club

By Olga Campos

09.04.11 | 1:28 am

We’ve all heard tragic stories about discord and divorce among couples. Breakups are brought on by financial failings, by straying spouses engaged in romantic flings, by disagreements about how ...

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No fleece, please! Winter wear that's fashionable — and affordable

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Houston's new dog friendly hotel holds the ultimate gingerbread house competition

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Hot young professionals shun the holiday craze for a wild art party

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Hard work and love: How Rice became football champions after 56 years and one monster betrayal

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The best oysters in Houston? This restaurant is a must try — especially during the holidays

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Continental Club
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