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Southwest Airlines wins the airport war? Mayor Parker to announce international flights at Hobby deal May 22, 2012 7:40p.m.

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Tarra Gaines: In new book, Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger details complicated relationship with special son

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Whitney Houston's final recording, Will Smith's Fresh Prince rap, new Van Der Memes and more

Samantha Pitchel: Whitney Houston's final recording, Will Smith's Fresh Prince rap, new Van Der Memes and more

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Movie madness: 10 must-see summer flicks — from vampire-hunting prez to Jane Fonda's hippie ways

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A dognapping with a happy ending: Cameras catch a family of robbers in brazen bulldog case

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The 13th best high school in the country is in Houston — City gets props in Newsweek rankings

Whitney Radley: The 13th best high school in the country is in Houston — City gets props in Newsweek rankings

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A behind the scenes look at dinosaur heaven: Inside HMNS' new Paleo Hall with Leon the Hadrosaur

Whitney Radley: A behind the scenes look at dinosaur heaven: Inside HMNS' new Paleo Hall with Leon the Hadrosaur

Whitney Radley: The most frugal city in America? Houston No. 1 in the country for coupon use

The most frugal city in America? Houston No. 1 in the country for coupon use

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Sugar Land teen is national winner in prom makeover contest

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Torrential downpours can't dampen magical dinner party for jewelry designer Chan Luu

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Where to shop right now: 10 must-hit stores for May

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Celebrity media models rock the runway at Haute for Hope Celebrity Luncheon and Fashion Show

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Kale queen Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram challenges you to get sexy in the raw for a Vitamix dream

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Staking out new territory: Killen's heading to Stella Sola spot in the Heights

Sarah Rufca: Staking out new territory: Killen's heading to Stella Sola spot in the Heights

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Foodie politics takes off: The first food caucus in America — that's a Texas thing

Sarah Rufca: Foodie politics takes off: The first food caucus in America — that's a Texas thing

Amy Chien: Who builds the best burger in Houston? One restaurant challenges its customers to create

Who builds the best burger in Houston? One restaurant challenges its customers to create

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Composting 101: It's not that hard to get started & environmental benefits are great

Tiffany Harelik: Composting 101: It's not that hard to get started & environmental benefits are great

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Peek into the homes of strangers without getting arrested: It's a home tour-packed weekend

Whitney Radley: Peek into the homes of strangers without getting arrested: It's a home tour-packed weekend

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A home fit for a magazine: An exclusive tour of Houston's first Southern Living home

Whitney Radley: A home fit for a magazine: An exclusive tour of Houston's first Southern Living home

Whitney Radley: Turning Fire Station No. 6 into a stunning office space: A lesson in saving a 109-year-old treasure

Turning Fire Station No. 6 into a stunning office space: A lesson in saving a 109-year-old treasure

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Stop Ashby High Rise group stages "park-in" to show traffic problems around proposed tower

Clifford Pugh: Stop Ashby High Rise group stages "park-in" to show traffic problems around proposed tower

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Sugar Land gets its own Ashby high rise drama: The Imperial Sugar Mill apartments fight

Whitney Radley: Sugar Land gets its own Ashby high rise drama: The Imperial Sugar Mill apartments fight

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Inside the Carrabba's on Kirby expansion: Details on three new restaurants, including the casual Mia's

Tyler Rudick: Inside the Carrabba's on Kirby expansion: Details on three new restaurants, including the casual Mia's

Tyler Rudick: Old Borders on Kirby spot getting prepared for two new tenants: Books give way to makeup

Old Borders on Kirby spot getting prepared for two new tenants: Books give way to makeup

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Hot bods, fresh faces in the mix as grand opening of DEFINE turns exercise studio into cocktail space

Shelby Hodge: Hot bods, fresh faces in the mix as grand opening of DEFINE turns exercise studio into cocktail space

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Swimming with major celebs at Cannes: Bruce Willis, Bill Murray & Sean Penn in the scene with Houston duo

Shelby Hodge: Swimming with major celebs at Cannes: Bruce Willis, Bill Murray & Sean Penn in the scene with Houston duo

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Dominique Sachse & Nick Florescu share the love with official photos from their dream wedding

Shelby Hodge: Dominique Sachse & Nick Florescu share the love with official photos from their dream wedding

Shelby Hodge: Standing up for mental health: Next generation of advocates honored at Menninger Clinic lunch

Standing up for mental health: Next generation of advocates honored at Menninger Clinic lunch

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Erin Andrews and Tony Romo to be linked forever? It's all in the sports family for Chace Crawford

Whitney Radley: Erin Andrews and Tony Romo to be linked forever? It's all in the sports family for Chace Crawford

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Andre Johnson played in even more pain than first thought: Texans warrior deals with surgery

Chris Baldwin: Andre Johnson played in even more pain than first thought: Texans warrior deals with surgery

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Making Josh Hamilton look silly: The Regulators pull off superhuman feat, give Rangers reason to doubt

Chris Baldwin: Making Josh Hamilton look silly: The Regulators pull off superhuman feat, give Rangers reason to doubt

Chris Baldwin: Josh Hamilton goes LeBron James: Rangers morph into Miami Heat of baseball, traveling circus included

Josh Hamilton goes LeBron James: Rangers morph into Miami Heat of baseball, traveling circus included

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Skyrocketing: Airfares at Hobby have risen 38 percent since 2000, but IAH still much higher priced

Whitney Radley: Skyrocketing: Airfares at Hobby have risen 38 percent since 2000, but IAH still much higher priced

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Southwest lands important allies in the airport war: GHP & Convention Bureau both support international flights at Hobby

Whitney Radley: Southwest lands important allies in the airport war: GHP & Convention Bureau both support international flights at Hobby

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The United argument: Southwest international flights at Hobby will hurt Houston, benefit Dallas and Atlanta

Clifford Pugh: The United argument: Southwest international flights at Hobby will hurt Houston, benefit Dallas and Atlanta

Deborah Elias: A destination wedding spot close to home: Getting lost in the magic of Hyatt Lost Pines

A destination wedding spot close to home: Getting lost in the magic of Hyatt Lost Pines

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