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SXSW – Diary of a non-techie

March 20th, 2013 4:40 pm
Michael and me at STARTUP America party at Austin City Limits.

aka “Sorry, United. American got us drunk.”

About three weeks before the annual SXSW (South by Southwest) Interactive conference in Austin, I still was not sure why, but I really, really wanted to go. I had always been so curious about it, and the timing was perfect — it’s the first year our nest is empty, and neither of our …

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Time to cowboy up

February 21st, 2013 3:06 pm

We had a blast last year at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Wine Garden (pictured here), when the band different Beast, featuring Buzz contributing photographer Michael Hart on bass, rocked the house. It’s hard to believe a year has passed already. But the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is here!

It will run through March 17, with the World Championship …

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Mr. Bowyer is retiring

February 3rd, 2013 8:30 pm

Fred Bowyer is retiring after 13 years as the principal of Condit Elementary.

Everybody is invited to a retirement reception in his honor this Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Multipurpose Room at Bellaire High School. There will be light refreshments.

Mr. Bowyer, who at 6′ 7″ is easy to spot, is known, among other things, for his ability …

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Beau – 2012 Pet of the Year

December 31st, 2012 1:28 pm
Beau

Congratulations to Beau, our 2012 Memorial Buzz Pet of the Year who will receive the following prizes packages from Rover Oaks Pet Resort and Houston Dog Ranch.

Compliments of Rover Oaks Pet Resort
Tell your pet to start packing for their weekend retreat at Rover Oaks Pet Resort! The package includes three days of overnight lodging in our standard …

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2012 Memorial Buzz Pet of the Year Contest

November 28th, 2012 4:30 pm
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It’s no secret that Buzz readers have some pretty amazing pets as seen in our Neighborhood Tails column each month. Now you can cast your vote for the 2012 Memorial Buzz Pet of the Year. Voting deadline is noon, December 31, 2012. Limit of one vote per person. The winner will be announced January 2, 2013 on our website and …

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College-football calendar

October 1st, 2012 4:51 pm

In our cover story this month, we visit with Buzz-area residents who remain faithful fans of their college football teams, no matter how long ago they were students on campus.

One couple, Bryan Athon and Lauren, even keep a spreadsheet of Texas Christian University games so they can attend as many as possible.

Just in case you need fodder …

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How to vote if you are in college

September 25th, 2012 8:28 am

Perhaps you are a parent of a college student, and you’ve just realized, perhaps with some shock, that your child can vote Nov. 6 in the presidential election.

The next question is how and where.

Do students vote at college or in their hometown?

It’s their choice. They can vote in whatever district they consider to be “home,” whether it’s …

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Who vs. whom

September 4th, 2012 4:11 pm
We went with the popular catch phrase, often seen on bumper stickers like this, instead of the grammatically correct one.

Yes, we know. The headline on our September cover story was grammatically incorrect. We knew it when we ran it.

The story was about local rescued animals and how they have “rescued” their new owners in return.

Readers seem to love the story, and we’ve gotten great feedback.

We’ve gotten even more feedback about our headline – and that feedback isn’t …

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Bailey and Michael

September 2nd, 2012 9:23 am
Michael and Bailey

This month, our September cover story, Who Rescued Who?, features stories of local residents who say their rescued pets rescued them back.

Buzz publisher Michael Hoffman wasn’t in the story, but he says Bailey, his young Golden Retriever from Golden Retriever Rescue of Houston, rescued him emotionally after his beloved dog Buddy passed away on Dec. 30, 2011, …

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Get your plan on — school calendar

August 1st, 2012 5:01 pm

Not to rush you past your remaining summer, but if you want to get a head start on vacation planning, it’s time to start looking ahead to the upcoming school year.

Our August issue should help get you in the mood.  If you haven’t yet, check out our print magazine or the home page of this website.  This back-to-school issue …

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Memorial July 4 Parade Photos

July 5th, 2012 2:10 pm

The Memorial Villages Red, White, and Blue Fourth of July Festival was a hit! Following the parade was a fun-filled festival featuring a live band, a petting zoo, snow cones, cotton candy, mini golf, face painting and more. When the “Cha Cha Slide” came on, the kids hit the dance floor to show off their moves. Below are some pictures …

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Best apps for the road

May 25th, 2012 12:03 pm

In the Travel Buzz column in our June issue, you will get to ride along with the Craig family as they take the ultimate American road trip out West, with all the ups and downs you might expect in a marathon driving trip with kids through the desert.

As writer Tracy L. Barnett talked with road-trip queen Christy Craig about …

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Wine, music, rodeo and friends

March 8th, 2012 10:07 am
Pictured (from left) are Sharleen Walkoviak, Pat Mann Phillips, Michael Hart, Jimmie Allen, Laura Kent, Debbie Adams and Paula Robinson.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Wine Garden was buzzing Tuesday night.

Kudos to different Beast, featuring Buzz contributing photographer Michael Hart on bass, who rocked the Wine Garden under a full moon. Even though special guest Sharon Montgomery was feeling under the weather, her incredible voice left the crowd begging for more.

Speaking of the crowd, we loved hanging out with the Trailblazer Honorees from our A

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Anniversary party in living color

February 23rd, 2012 9:27 am

Here’s a live-action recap of The Buzz Magazines’ 10th-anniversary party at Hotel Sorella last month. We had such a wonderful time with old friends and new ones. Looking forward to another decade with you all.

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Party guests grace our covers

February 2nd, 2012 9:08 am

We all get our moment of fame one way or the other.

Party guests at our 10th-anniversary celebration last week got a glimpse of the media spotlight when The Face Exchange took their photos and put them on miniature magnetized Buzz covers to take home.

A good many of the party-goers had been on actual Buzz Magazine covers already, but …

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