Houston Museum of Natural Science horticulturist Zac Stayton gets ready to whiskLois No. 2 away to her new life in the museum greenhouse.Photo by Nicholas Phillips
Don't worry, Lois No. 2. Just because Zac was telling me how tall Lois theOriginal is doesn't mean he's comparing you two.Photo by Nicholas Phillips
The backseat, we quickly discovered, is no place for a corpse flower.Photo by Nicholas Phillips
It's an odd family photo of sorts. Me, Lois No. 2's original (and reluctant)mama, with Zac, her new knight in shining armor, and of course, Lois No. 2herself.Photo by Nicholas Phillips
Zac makes sure we're not passing off a really big fern as a corpse flower. Hedetermined that she's legit.Photo by Nicholas Phillips
"So, what did you do to take care of her?" "Well, we gave her plenty of vodkaand chocolate, for starters."Photo by Nicholas Phillips
Lois No. 2 begins her journey to her crystal castle.Photo by Nicholas Phillips
First, we try wriggling Lois No. 2 into the backseat. Well, I'm clearly no helpat all, but I am being useful by cheering Zac on.Photo by Nicholas Phillips
We try the front seat next, and by golly, we are successful!Photo by Nicholas Phillips
It makes perfect sense. A diva always sits shotgun.Photo by Nicholas Phillips
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Texas YouTube star's BBQ ranks lead Houston's top 5 stories of the week
Feb 15, 2025 | 10:00 am
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Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week. A YouTube star with 10 million subscribers rated three Houston-area barbecue joints, and Girl Scout cookies are on sale. Plus, we have details on a couple of pricey properties for sale. Read the five hottest Houston headlines of the week below, then find some fun things to do this weekend right here.
1. YouTube star ranks 3 top Houston BBQ joints against Texas' best. The Houston restaurants earned strong ratings, but the former chef ranked others even higher.
2. 2025 is the last year to get this Girl Scout cookie flavor in Houston. Girl Scouts all over the Houston area are selling cookies through March 23.
3. 3,300-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country hits market for $65 million. The property boasts 12 lakes, eight houses, and over 20 miles of paved roads.
4. Only 2 penthouses remain unsold at hotel-connected Houston high-rise. Ranging in size from 3,500 to 7,200 square feet, these shell-spaces are listed in the upper $3 million range.
5. All the nominees vying for glory in the 2025 Houston Tastemaker Awards. We'll reveal the winners at an epic awards ceremony and tasting event on April 3.
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