March 20th, 2013 4:40 pm
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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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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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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December 31st, 2012 1:24 pm
Congratulations to Bailey, our 2012 Bellaire 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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November 28th, 2012 4:30 pm
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 Bellaire 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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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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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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September 4th, 2012 4:11 pm
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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September 1st, 2012 3:04 pm
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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August 16th, 2012 10:10 am
The Bellaire Parks and Recreation Department pooled off another fun family night for residents.
Neighbors gathered to watch velociraptors wreak havoc at the second annual Dive-In Movie Night at the Bellaire Town Square Aquatic Center. The pool party and movie screening raised $4,000 for Patrons for Bellaire Parks. Nearly 250 residents watched Jurassic Park, ate great food from Chick-fil-A, Hungry’s …
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August 1st, 2012 4:39 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 look ahead to the upcoming school year.
Our August issue should help get you in the mood. If you haven’t yet, check out the print magazine or the home page of this website. Our back-to-school issue is …
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July 5th, 2012 2:08 pm
The annual Bellaire Independence Day Parade and Festival was a hit! People of all ages dressed in red, white and blue and lined the streets of Bellaire waving flags to show off their patriotism. Children collected candy and colorful beads that were tossed out from the floats and by parade participants. The Buzz Magazines held the final spot in the …
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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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March 29th, 2012 1:14 pm
If your pet is truly a member of your family, he/she deserves to be showered with blessings. Bellaire United Methodist Church (BUMC) on Bellaire Boulevard at Newcastle invites the community to bring their pets to the church’s “Blessing of the Animals” on Saturday, March 31 at 10:00 a.m. to noon.
This traditional celebration honors St. Francis of Assisi, declared Patron …
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March 8th, 2012 10:07 am
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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