Conroe ISD has a star in J. L. McCullough Junior High. The Highlanders are committed students, warrior poets of the academic ranks, if you will, outmatching the schools from the rest of the low- and out-lands across Texas. Their mission statement is simple: growth. Specifically, “creating… an environment whereby each student is given the opportunity […]
Braeswood Place has undergone some major surgery in the last few decades and is starting to emerge as a front runner in the surprisingly limited inner-loop suburban lifestyle. After a rocky reputation in the 80’s involving some high-profile crime, police cleaned up the Link Wood area adjacent to Braeswood Place. According to the Houston Chronicle, […]
When was the last time you’ve seen a swarm of bats? I’ve heard about the bats that live under the bridge where Waugh Drive crosses over Buffalo Bayou for years, but somehow I never made it out there at dusk until just recently. I’m so glad I finally did it because watching around 250,000 Mexican free-tailed […]
Located off of Montrose Boulevard, technically on the campus of St. Thomas, Eatsie Boys Cafe enjoys a parking lot, shady trees, and an historic building next to a cute pub. It’s a dream come true for food truck chefs Matt, Ryan and Alex. With a little bit of graffiti art to keep the place current […]
In 2006, Midtown and the Houston Independent School District got a magnet school to end all magnet schools. The Houston Academy for International Studies educates the lucky kids who get picked to attend, making them not just intelligent and capable members of our society, but of a global one. Students at HAIS take four years […]
As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, there’s no better feeling than that of giving back—and Houston sure knows how to give in a special way. If you’re looking to give back this November, here are some great ways to do it: 1. The St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk. gives Houstonians the opportunity to give back […]
When you can order-in, it’s most likely Chinese food or pizza, your seemingly fair punishment for ordering out instead of cooking. I thought my take out experience was always going to be pretty much the same way until I discovered Eat24 in college and my life changed forever. It is perfect for lazy people like […]
The Goodson Grizzlies are ready to tackle their academic prey! In Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Goodson Middle School shines and sets a standard that ROCKs—that is to say, follows the motto of Respect, being On-task, Choosing wisely and being Kind. If we’re just looking at just CFISD’s report card, Goodson is an exemplary school. If it were […]
Although Houston is filled with an enormous number of tasty places to dine, it can be easy to miss hidden gems or make a decision to try something new. If you don’t know where to eat on any given night because you think you have no options, you may either live too far from Central […]
There are some people who grab a beer every once in awhile, and then there are beer connoisseurs like the folks at The Hay Merchant. With an entire wall of taps, some bottle options and a comprehensive menu of creative eats that pair perfectly with their extensive beer selections, The Hay Merchant has made a […]
