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Continental Divide
By urbanhoustonian at March 3, 2012 | 7:16 PM | 0 Comment
Today marks the official end of Continental Airlines after their recent merger with United Airlines. I flew my first "United" flight last August to Chicago, the new home of the merged airline. The merger was a big blow to some Houstonians. Locally, we took great pride in our hometown airline, enjoying premium service and the general satisfaction that comes from being more...
All Star Opportunity
By urbanhoustonian at February 10, 2012 | 4:07 PM | 0 Comment
Houston, you have an opportunity. The National Basketball Association has announced Houston will be hosting the NBA All Star Game in 2013. This is Houston's second hosting gig in the last couple of years. A lot of folks, particularly those who care little about basketball, will dismiss the All Star Weekend festivities altogether, "I don't like NBA Basketball, I more...
The One Loop
By urbanhoustonian at February 3, 2012 | 5:13 PM | 0 Comment
One Loop to rule them all, One Loop to find them, One Loop to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. . . There is a popular notion in Houston that everything you can need or want can be found inside the loop. On paper, this is very accurate. All of the main elements of great cities (museums, arts, dining and entertainment) in Houston reside within the more...
Lovely Weather We’re Having
By urbanhoustonian at November 11, 2011 | 8:26 PM | 0 Comment
Houstonians have serious issues when it comes to weather, deeply seated neurological problems with meteorological events. For one, we can't ever seem to stop talking about it. This concerns me greatly because reminds me of this popular Oscar Wilde quote, “Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative.” If this rings true, then Houston is more...
Let’s Talk Sports
By urbanhoustonian at October 17, 2011 | 3:30 PM | 0 Comment
A few things to mention about sports in general. Still Time to Fire Kubiak There wasn't a whole lot to get upset about during yesterday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Anyone who thought the Texans has a good shot at winning are the same kind of people dreaming of a Houston Super Bowl win during the preseason. I wrote three weeks ago the Detroit Lions and Buffalo more...
Great Taste, More Fulfilling
By urbanhoustonian at October 11, 2011 | 2:29 PM | 0 Comment
When I was growing up, my father kept his fridge stocked with Miller Lite. To this day, whenever I am forced to go with a domestic beer, Miller Lite is my first choice. However, I try not to drink domestic beer very often. You see, right before I graduated from TCU (Welcome to the Big 12!), I joined the Flying Saucer's UFO Club. The UFO Club offers you the chance to more...
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Abra Cadabra!
By urbanhoustonian at October 4, 2011 | 3:48 PM | 0 Comment
I mentioned last week, when I introduced Houston|Monthly (H|M), I would be creating Annual|Houston (A|H), its annual companion. Where H|M concentrates on monthly activities, A|H looks towards Houston's essential annual events. The Bayou City Art Festival is the perfect event to kick off this list. Held bi-annually in Downtown Houston and Memorial Park, the Bayou City more...
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By urbanhoustonian at September 27, 2011 | 2:10 PM | 0 Comment
The post I wrote last week about the River Oaks Theatre being saved got me thinking. In the end, Weingarten's decisions are economically driven. They own a piece of property, and they want that property to turn a profit. It's a pretty easy concept to grasp if you've ever sat down for a game of Monopoly, and the decisions that must be made from time to time are as cold as more...
Lions and Texans and Bills, Oh My!
By urbanhoustonian at September 26, 2011 | 3:06 PM | 0 Comment
Three games into the season, and I am ready to roll with the Fire Kubiak Bandwagon. I know, I know, losing to the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome is rarely a cause for concern. However, in all three games this season, I have seen the same lethargic, impotent play that has been the hallmark of Gary Kubiak's tenure as coach of the Houston Texans. I was not more...
