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Houston's 5-day, size-inclusive fashion festival celebrates body positivity
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Top Chef episode 8 recap
Top Chef recap: A series of poor decisions sends a frontrunner packing
Apr 22, 2022 | 9:42 am
The h-town takeover
Bun B and rap royalty make history in RodeoHouston's trillest takeover
Mar 11, 2022 | 10:42 pm
the jazz man cometh
America's greatest living jazz icon Wynton Marsalis swings into Houston for must-see performance
Nov 2, 2022 | 8:30 pm
mario's mansion
Former Houston Texans star tosses his Memorial mansion onto market for $8.45 million
Apr 16, 2021 | 11:31 am
live music now
12 hottest concerts to catch in Houston, from John Mayer to Bon Jovi
Apr 14, 2022 | 1:40 pm
Movies to Avoid at All Costs
The 10 worst movies of 2020 made a bad year even harder to take
Dec 29, 2020 | 4:33 pm
stream these now
6 best movies, podcasts, and TV shows to stream in Houston this weekend
Aug 27, 2020 | 3:30 pm
All hail Vince Young
Texas Longhorns score ESPN's No. 1 pick for best college football team in past 20 years
Jul 27, 2018 | 4:25 pm
no beer, no ballgame
Ken Hoffman relives the horror of a beer-free Major League Baseball game
May 28, 2019 | 2:14 pm
RodeoHouston
RodeoHouston reveals genres for highly anticipated 2019 concert calendar
Dec 11, 2018 | 4:46 pm
Super Bowl LI
Flo Rida, 50 Cent, and bunnies keep Playboy Super Bowl party hoppin' til 6 am
Feb 5, 2017 | 8:19 pm
Super Bowl Party List
Latest update: Ultimate guide to Houston's best — and most fun — Super Bowl parties
Dec 22, 2016 | 10:05 am
For The Win
Former Astros great helps Young Life score big at Get In The Game gala, raising $800,000
Feb 20, 2017 | 10:00 am
Club Nomadic Day 3
Taylor Swift closes out Club Nomadic with her only show of 2017 in dazzling concert
Feb 5, 2017 | 11:18 am
The Review is In
It's a Wonderful Life, but dark and gloomy opera fails to capture holiday spirit
Dec 4, 2016 | 12:00 pm
Foodie News
New Gallery Furniture restaurant brings culinary credibility to the 'burbs with Texas-Southern menu
Jul 19, 2015 | 11:45 am
Furniture Fete
It's a zoo in here! Mattress Mack's mega furniture store boasts monkeys, Star Wars action & $850 glass of wine
Jul 2, 2015 | 2:09 pm
Houston Young Lawyers Party Hearty
Young legal eagles soar into new year with holiday blast-off party in the park
Jan 5, 2016 | 10:10 am
The Scene
Ultra glamorous Houston contingent helps honor outgoing UT prez in off the wall Austin bash
Feb 13, 2015 | 3:48 pm
Where to Eat Right Now
Where to Eat in Houston Right Now: 10+ incredible new restaurants for August
Aug 3, 2015 | 10:30 am
Free Music at SXSW
The 15 best official SXSW Music shows you can see for absolutely free
Mar 15, 2016 | 1:29 pm
Tyler Rose Love
Earl Campbell blows away Vince Young in Texas' All-time Greatest Athlete race: A no brainer?
Jun 9, 2014 | 12:51 pm
New Stores Galore
Houston boutique and Italian fashion house are latest new stores headed to River Oaks District
Oct 7, 2015 | 3:55 pm
On the Market
Fallen University of Texas star puts his Royal Oaks mansion on sale at a reduced price
Oct 9, 2014 | 3:33 pm
Prodigal Son Returns
Quarterback who led Texas to national championship returns to alma mater
Aug 14, 2014 | 5:43 pm
UT's Wasted NBA Talent
Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge condemn the University of Texas: Where wasted NBA talent reigns
May 14, 2014 | 2:49 pm
AIDS Fight Hits Home
AIDS Warrior honored in Houston: Will you be part of the generation that eradicates the disease?
Dec 2, 2014 | 4:36 pm
Shelby's Social Diary
Young professionals beat the heat with Alley Theatre mystery and happy hour
Jul 24, 2013 | 2:01 pm
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Liliana, from left, Vince Young, Amanda, Justin Smith and Shelbie at Justin'srollicking 16th birthday bash.Photo by © Fulton Davenport/PWL Studio
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Only the night before getting sacked here at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, AndrewLuck and teammates dined a Tony's.Photo by Michelle Watson/CultureMapSnap
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Justin Smith, left, and Roberto Clemente Jr. at the Pearland party.Photo by © Fulton Davenport/PWL Studio
Shelby About Town
Vince Young is the star attraction at teen's birthday bash, Andrew Luck & MattSchaub both dine at Tony's and La Griglia rocks
Dec 18, 2012 | 4:28 pm
It's in the Genes
Dynamic mothers and daughters share style secrets, fave designers and funny fashion misfires
Apr 23, 2014 | 2:19 pm
A Long Way From UT
Vince Young wants to know where the money went: Up to $15.5 million missing,lawsuit alleges
Jun 12, 2012 | 11:39 am
Summon The Spirit
Lost in Wonderland: Texas blues mistress explains the Janis Joplin connection
Nov 19, 2013 | 11:00 am
Lookin' Good
Houston's hottest fashion bloggers make the first ever CultureMap Social sizzle
Oct 24, 2013 | 1:12 pm
Shelby's Social Diary
Young professionals help top chefs earn bragging rights in tasty Kiss My Grits throwdown
Apr 21, 2013 | 4:47 pm
Breaking Bad RIP
Spoiler Alert! 7 lessons I have learned from Breaking Bad, the best show on TV
Sep 29, 2013 | 9:38 am
Movie Talk
A better Wedding Crashers: The Internship is the funniest movie of the year
Jun 7, 2013 | 1:02 pm
Fashion Gene Awards
It's in the genes: Fashionable mother-daughter duos share style secrets
May 6, 2013 | 2:59 pm
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Vince YoungPhoto by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images
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Michael Vick
Philadelphia Freedom
Vince Young still destined to be an NFL star: Eagles signing & Michael Vickschooling just the start
Jul 29, 2011 | 12:39 pm
Beyond the Boxscore
Michael Jordan birthday party hangover is real, but LeBron James' fail slam dunks All-Star Weekend
Feb 17, 2013 | 6:02 am
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Colt McCoy
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Brandon Weeden
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All three teams need a new QB
Backup Days Ahead
Concussed and lied to: Colt McCoy treated like a worthless discard by ignorantCleveland Browns
Apr 27, 2012 | 5:03 pm
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Kevin Durant's game-winner in Game 1 against the Mavs was more than contested.
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Dirk Nowitzki got his championship, but his time has passed.
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Kevin Durant's quickly blown by Dirk Nowitzki.
Beyond the Boxscore
Outclassed Dirk Nowitzki fails thrice: Mavericks star no Kevin Durant; flukechamps are doomed
May 1, 2012 | 12:55 am
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Rob Kardashian
Five(ish) Questions
Robert Kardashian on Scott Disick's fitness cover, his Vince Young rivalry and ascary Houston visit
Mar 31, 2011 | 3:32 pm
Spell Check
Antonio Gates squeezes past Vince Young in Bracket Town H-O-R-S-E shootout
Apr 2, 2011 | 12:13 am
Familiar Faces
The return game: Forget Colt McCoy, once reluctant football player Chris Ogbonnaya could be even more dangerous to Texans
Nov 6, 2011 | 12:59 am
Favored? Are you kidding?
Outclassed: Collin Klein and Kansas State figure to expose Texas' quarterbackwoes again
Nov 19, 2011 | 6:51 am
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Hooters Girls are apparently all on board with the Houston Texans' quarterbackchange.
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Of course, this may not exactly be the endorsement Matt Leinart was looking for.Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
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Hooters makes it clear it loves Matt Leinart in its sign.
Beyond the Boxscore
Hooters jumps on board the Matt Leinart express, but NFL realists know betterthan to buy the Texans
Nov 27, 2011 | 6:04 am
Down And Distance
Tim Tebow for president? What makes the Denver quarterback such a big deal
Jan 13, 2012 | 1:10 pm
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Case McCoy #6 of the Texas Longhorns runs during a game against the Baylor Bearsat Floyd Casey Stadium on December 3, 2011 in Waco, Texas.Photo by Sarah Glenn/ Getty Images
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Robert Griffin III #10 of the Baylor Bears looks to pass during a game againstthe Texas LonghornsPhoto by Sarah Glenn/ Getty Images
Bowl Season's Crucial
Baylor's Robert Griffin III may have won the Heisman, but he's not forcing MackBrown into retirement
Dec 4, 2011 | 12:32 pm
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Susan and Michael Plank, among key Houston investors in "Black Swan," are readyfor the Oscars.Photo by Gary Fountain
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Natalie Portman's Golden Globe win sent the Plank party into tequila-inspiredcelebration.
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Joining forces at the Heart Ball underwriter party were Dan and Kim Tutcher,from left, Willie Wood and hosts Sue and Lester Smith.
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Vince Young checked out Benjy's in advance of doing his own restaurant/bar thingin Austin.
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Sheryl Ralph Lee was spotted at La Griglia.
Shelby About Town
Natalie Portman, Vince Young and George Clooney are making connections inHouston
Jan 18, 2011 | 12:00 pm
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Vince YoungPhoto by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images
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Ryan Leaf
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Andre Ware
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Vince Young
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UC-Davis Police Lt. John Pike dousing seated, unarmed students in the face withpepper spray.
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Down and Distance
What the Cowboys win, the Penn State riots and the Occupy movement all have incommon
Nov 21, 2011 | 3:15 pm
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Dallas Cowboys huddle
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Penn State students overturned a TV van after learning Penn State Joe Paternohad been fired in the wave of a child abuse scandal.AP Photo
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A Facebook image comparing police reactions at Penn State and University ofCalifornia-Davis has made the Internet rounds.
Down and Distance
Connect the dots: What a Cowboys win, Penn State riots & the Occupy movementhave in common
Nov 24, 2011 | 11:00 am
Houston through the years
You hit us with your best shots: The winners of the Houston @175 photo contest
Jan 26, 2012 | 2:57 pm
Down and Distance
Bitter bully Ndamukong Suh makes it impossible to root for Detroit Lions:Suspension least of it
Nov 29, 2011 | 1:40 pm
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The Eagles' offensive line is vulnerable, which makes Michael Vick and theirentire season vulnerable.
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Don't be so sure that Bill Belichick still has a magic touch.
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Nnamdi Asomugha
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Kevin Kolb
NFL Truths
Don't crown the Eagles just yet: Free agency darlings are Vick vulnerable;Belichick's now all show
Aug 7, 2011 | 3:23 pm
Fierce and Fabulous fandom
Tootsies Meets the NFL, finally: A love for fashion and football collides
Oct 29, 2011 | 2:30 pm
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Mario Williams
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Matt Schaudb
Down and Distance
What the NFL means to the debt ceiling, and other broader context sports speakfrom Down and Distance
Aug 20, 2011 | 4:30 pm
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Vince Young needs to move into the Heisman winner's picture when Reggie Bush isstripped of the award.
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When Reggie Bush losses this it should go somewhere ... not be left in limbo insome type of attempted morale example.
An empty decision
Bush league: Vince Young about to be robbed of the Heisman (again)
Sep 7, 2010 | 12:18 pm
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Elton John was the "surprise entertainment" at his annual AIDS fundraiser inEngland.
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Chopard's Caroline Scheufele, left, with Diane Lokey Farb at Elton John'sbenefit bash in England.
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Gregory Boyd, left, with Cornelia and Meredith Long celebrate the Alley'sunprecedented success.Photo by Kim Coffman
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Dean Gladden and Cynthia Petrello were among the Alley celebrants at Brennan's.Photo by Kim Coffman
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Kevin Pehlman, from left, Myer Ballesteros, Patrick Henry and Judy Burciaga werebusy bees during the Aspen Wine & Food Classic.
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Todd Waite and Patty Hubbard at the Alley Theatre dinner.Photo by Kim Coffman
Shelby About Town
Houstonians space party with Elton John, Alley Theatre on a million dollar roll& an Aspen whirlwind
Jun 24, 2011 | 12:56 pm
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Abby Wambach reacts with excitement after tying the quarterfinal game againstBrazil at 2-2 in the World Cup.
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Winning seven gold medals in Beijing was an Olympic feat for Michael PhelpsPhoto by Kerim Okten
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Vince Young's performance in the 2006 Rose Bowl earned Texas a nationalchampionship
The Sports Bros.
The U.S. women's World Cup defeat of Brazil joins the greatest finishes inrecent sports history
Jul 10, 2011 | 10:53 pm
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Houston hip-hop DJ Qui West
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Savannah Brinson and the father of her children/longtime boyfriend LeBron James
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Rashard Lewis denied the rumors that he slept with LeBron James girlfriend onHouston radio.
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LeBron's dealt with this before — with Delonte West and his mother last year.
Beyond the Boxscore
Houston hip-hop DJ lands in the middle of LeBron James girlfriend love trianglerumors
Jun 12, 2011 | 7:11 pm
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Kemba Walker is more dominant in more ways than Jimmer Fredette.
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Jimmer Fredette can only take over a game by scoring.
More than a scorer
Kemba Walker knows he's far better than Jimmer Fredette: Now he has a title gameto prove it
Apr 3, 2011 | 6:55 pm
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Expect to see Cam Newton happy on NFL Draft night too.
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The lockout clouds this year's NFL Draft.
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A.J. Green is one of the only skilled players worth talking about.
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Forget his throwing arm or his mobility. Cam Newton even had his smiledissected.
Still not sold on Thursday night
What to expect in the NFL Draft: From Cam Newton at No. 1 to the Mark Ingrammystery
Apr 27, 2011 | 10:53 pm
Trouble in Big D
Going Pacman? Vince Young is the prime suspect in a Dallas strip club assault
Jun 13, 2010 | 3:47 pm
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Vince Young may have gotten a little too carried away with the tradition.
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Did Mack Brown teach Vince Young to defend the hook at all costs?
Awaiting strip club suspension
Dumb trouble: All it takes for Vince Young to throw down is an inverted Hook 'emHorns sign (with video)
Jun 14, 2010 | 5:14 pm
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Folk singer Dan Bern
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French indie rockers Herman Dune
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Rapper P.O.S.
SXSW 2011
A tale of two showcases: What SXSW must do to stay relevant & exciting
Mar 21, 2011 | 9:35 am
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The matchup may have looked dreamy, but the BCS title game didn't turn out to beanything close to a classic.
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Nick Fairley deserves to dance. But the championship's only picture-perfect toan Auburn fan.
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Cam Newton wasn't close to the player of the night.
Beyond The Boxscore
Auburn's championship no classic, just Fairley ridiculous: Drop the V Youngcomparisons
Jan 11, 2011 | 1:13 am
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something about may not have 50-yard seats, but have the best seat in the house
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Summer Brew + Texas Caviar
The procrastinator's guide to hosting a Super Bowl house party
Feb 4, 2011 | 11:17 pm
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Carrington Byndom and Kenny Vaccaro show great defense on a Kansas pass.
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Texas celebrates the win
Closing Stretch Crucial
If Mack Brown and Texas want to win a national title in the next three years, itstarts now
Nov 1, 2011 | 1:59 pm
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In the 1997 episode "Strike" Kramer's boss refuses to give him time off forFestivus. Kramer pickets outside the bagel shop. "Festivus Yes! Bagels No!"
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This household displays a proper Festivus pole: aluminum and unadorned.
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A Festivus for the rest of us!
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This is NOT what your Festivus pole should look like.
A not-so-jolly holiday
The expert's guide to conquering Festivus and the inevitable strip clubaftermath
Dec 23, 2010 | 6:44 pm
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Nick Fairley has more reason to boogie after picking up the Lombardi Award inHouston.
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The Lombardi Award ceremony went 21st century this year.
A new look at pink granite
Auburn wins it all at rocking Lombardi Award ceremony: An Oregon omen
Dec 9, 2010 | 12:07 am
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Texas fans have walked the fine line from fanatical to idiotic.
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There's a reason that these unsure Longhorns play better on the road than athome.
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Garrett Gilbert never had a chance in living up to Colt McCoy's play.Photo by Mack Brown
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Mack Brown is upset with the arrogance his players showed. What about the fans?
The true arrogance
Texas fans should be ashamed of their booing ways: Reason for losses extendsinto the stands
Oct 23, 2010 | 6:26 pm
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Jets fans can delight in the Texans' misery.
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The Texans had victory in their grasp against Mark Sanchez and the Jets — andwatched it slip away.
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Matt Schaub and the Texans are stunned again.
Beyond The Boxscore
Who has the Texans' voodoo doll? After stunning 30-27 last-second loss to theJets, the curse is on
Nov 21, 2010 | 4:40 pm
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Miami Hurricanes
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Nevin Shapiro and Kellen Winslow Jr, this photo was taken at Opium Gardennightclub in Shaprio's VIP in 2003
Down and Distance
The mean season: Why the Miami Hurricanes booster scandal is spurring so muchfaux outrage
Aug 28, 2011 | 6:30 pm
We like football, too
Vince Young comes home as Texas' gridiron prowess is questioned
Nov 23, 2009 | 11:12 am
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Mario Williams set the tone with a sack on the Titans' first offensivepossession and the Texans never looked back.
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Chris Johnson struggled against the Texans' usually porous defense.
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Arian Foster was the most exciting player on the field. Again.
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Rookie quarterback Rusty Smith was even worse than expected.
Not taking it anymore
Fight club: Andre Johnson's fists of fury and the Texans D send a message in ashutout shocker
Nov 28, 2010 | 3:00 pm
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Randall Cunningham and his son on the field for his Eagles Hall of Fameinduction.
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Randall Cunningham was one of the most exciting players in recent NFL history.
Hot Tub Tragedy
The drowning death of game-changing QB Randall Cunningham's son hits sports fanshard
Jun 30, 2010 | 3:31 pm
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Texas will be carrying the flag for the entire Pac-16.
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Texas didn't even need Vince Young to destroy USC this time.
Perfect Timing
With USC crushed by cheating, Texas should dominate the new Pac-10
Jun 11, 2010 | 10:25 am
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Venice may be beautiful. But it's obviously incomplete without ...Skyscrapercity.com
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The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
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Minus the always excluded Danielle of course.
Blame it on the trees
Aftershocks: It's suddenly The Real Housewives of Italy, but Danielle isoverboard
Aug 10, 2010 | 1:20 am
Celeb Spotting
Move over Bernie: Being dead doesn't stop Charles M. Russell from partying atMFAH
Jun 5, 2010 | 3:32 pm
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Kate Stukenberg, from left, Melissa King, Kilian Hennessy, Becca Cason Thrashand Philamena Baird at the Consular Ball launch at Saks.Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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Diane Lokey Farb, from left, Margaret Alkek Williams and Elizabeth Petersen atSaks.Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
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Marsha Taylor, Tommy Tune, center, and David Taylor at TUTS event.Photo by Bruce Bennett
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Carol Young, left, and Ruchi Mukherjee at Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyfundraiser.Photo by Roswitha Vogler
Shelby About Town
Katie Couric huddles in Houston, Tommy Tune steps out & Becca Cason Thrashwelcomes the French
Apr 22, 2011 | 1:53 pm
Texas as The Third Coast
"Where the cool kids were": Alison Macor examines the Austin film scene
Jul 13, 2010 | 5:08 am
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John DeMers, author of "Marfa Shadows: A Chef Brett Mystery," leading a walkingtour of Marfa's streetsPhoto by Monica Danna
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Prada MarfaPhoto by Monica Danna
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Donald Judd, "100 untitled works in mill aluminum," 1982-86, The ChinatiFoundationPhoto by Monica Danna
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Dan Flavin, "Untiled, (Marfa Project,)" 1996, The Chinati FoundationPhoto by Monica Danna
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The CF Ranch in AlpinePhoto by Monica Danna
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Contrabando Near Lajitas, TexasPhoto by Monica Danna
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Houston choreographer Leslie Scates shows off her Marfa magic in "Nightletter"with Michele Garza and Catalina Molnari.Photo by Lena Silva
The Arthropologist
The mysteries of Marfa: Border drugs, good food, awkward two-steps & creepy catshide the art
Jun 17, 2010 | 11:07 am
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VCU coach Shaka Smart embraces his players. But it took a while for point guardJoey Rodrguez to believe and hug back.
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Joey Rodriguez couldn't see how Smart could ever replace the imposing andcharismatic Anthony Grant.
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Kentucky coach John Calipari is 52, but he still trends young with the recruitsthat matter.
Beyond the Boxscore
VCU coach Shaka Smart's rap & video games way: Forget Lombardi, young Final Fourcoaches embrace players
Mar 29, 2011 | 11:04 pm
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It's not going to be easy to be a Texan this year.
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You want to be at Reliant Stadium in September.
You want to keep those September tickets
Houston Texans' schedule released from Roethlisberger hostage
Apr 20, 2010 | 6:45 pm
The F List
Skating with the Stars offers the worst reality TV cast of all time
Nov 3, 2010 | 11:02 pm
Whatever happened to Baby Jane?
Let's hope he doesn't go to Auburn: Meet Crimson Tide Redd
Apr 2, 2010 | 2:22 pm