On this National Toilet Paper Day, let’s honor humanity’s greatest bathroom battle: the age-old debate of over or under. Forget politics, forget pineapple on pizza—this is the real issue dividing households! Team Over claims the high ground (literally). After all, Seth Wheeler’s 1891 toilet paper patent showed the roll hanging “over.” Seventy percent of wipers […]
On August 26, 2017, Hurricane Harvey arrived over Houston and the surrounding areas. An unimaginable 50 inches of rain was dumped in some spots. The storm was relentless, its winds howled, bayous swelled far beyond their banks, and entire neighborhoods vanished under floodwaters. It was one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, causing […]
August 25 is like the birthday of badassery. It all began in 1970, when a fresh-faced Elton John strummed his way into American hearts at The Troubadour in L.A. The intimate 300-seat club was packed with industry legends. One attendee later admitted, “We knew within forty-five minutes that we had a superstar. It was electrifying.” […]
On a steamy night in West Hollywood, August 25, 1970, Elton John took the stage at The Troubadour for his very first U.S. performance, and the world was never the same. In a club packed with just around 300 fans, he poured out early gems like “Your Song,” “Border Song,” “Take Me to the Pilot,” […]
Downtown Houston just got a splashy upgrade, bumper boats are back at Discovery Green! From now through September 1, the Boat Basin at Discovery Green (1500 McKinney St) transforms into a bumper‑boat battleground, perfect for spinning, splashing, and buzzing buddies under the Texas sun. Here’s the skinny: for $12, you can grab a motorized bumper […]
Long before Schoolhouse Rock! became a Saturday morning staple, it started with a frustrated dad and his Rolling Stones–loving kid. David McCall, an ad executive, noticed his son could belt out rock lyrics with no problem, but couldn’t remember multiplication tables. His idea? Put math to music. McCall enlisted jazz pianist Bob Dorough to give […]
A video of artists talking about the influence of Jeff Buckley’s music popped up on my timeline. It reminded me of how amazing he was and his impact on so many. His only album “Grace” was released August 23, 1994, but still lives on almost 30 years later. Jeff Buckley sang like he had one […]
This week in baseball history belongs to one man: Nolan Ryan, “The Ryan Express”. The Houston native, raised in Alvin, etched his name into greatness not once, but twice this week, on two different milestones that forever changed the game. It started on August 20, 1974, when Ryan, then with the California Angels, unleashed a […]
What began in 1900 as a quirky marketing ploy by a French tire company has become the holy grail of culinary recognition. Michelin launched their first Guide Michelin to encourage motorists, and, by extension, tire purchases, by providing maps, driving tips, and places to eat and stay along the way. The Red Guide’s restaurant-star system […]
For nearly four and a half decades, Picos has been more than just a Mexican restaurant in Houston; it’s been a family, a flavor pioneer, and a celebration staple. Chef‑owner Arnaldo Richards, a University of Houston alum, opened the first Picos in 1984 on Bellaire Boulevard. He introduced Houstonians to regional Mexican dishes like moles, […]
Houston, get your scrunchies ready for a bittersweet ride down memory lane. FunPlex, the indoor playground once known as Fame City, has officially shut down. Back in the 80s and 90s, this place was where Saturdays were made. Whether you were a kid mastering the go-kart track, conquering the arcade, or gliding in your roller […]
August 21, 1984, one of the iconic tracks of the 80s hit record stores. Scandal, featuring the electric vocals of Patty Smyth, released their debut full-length album, “Warrior”. Fast forward to 1985. As Van Halen was searching for a new voice after David Lee Roth’s exit, they turned to a surprising candidate: Patty Smyth. She […]