A Sugar Land Couple Finds the Perfect Pooch at Poodle Rescue of Houston
Spring 2014
When Beverly was rescued from a local Houston shelter, she was a brown, matted mess. Poodle Rescue of Houston (PRH) cleaned her up, and two hours later, she looked like a fluffy, cream dream. The non-profit haven assisted 800 distressed and homeless poodles last year alone. “Once we rescue dogs, we rehabilitate them and offer them for adoption to carefully screened families and individuals,” says PRH Executive Director Guinette Peebles. Continue reading “Oodles of Poodles”
Cypress Running Club gives families an opportunity to train and compete in events alongside one another
Spring 2014
When Leslie Reames ran her first 5K race two years ago, she looked around her at the 10K racers at the YMCA Turkey Dash and wondered how she could ever double her distance. But joining the Cypress Running Club (CRC) gave her the support and know-how to do just that and more.
A year later, Leslie was hoofing it in the Rock ‘N Roll Series Marathon in San Antonio. She felt her strength flagging at the 21-mile mark, when she spotted a member in the club’s signature neon shirt, snapping photos and cheering her on. It pumped Leslie up and pushed her across the finish line. This is CRC in action. Continue reading “Going the Distance”
Cy-Woods High School teens work to educate and donate to causes combating human trafficking
Spring 2014
Students at Cy Woods High School rev up a gym packed with an audience of high schoolers. Multiple performers take to the stage, including the talented vocalist, Holly Tucker, from the hit show, The Voice. It would be easy to think it is just teens groovin’ to the tunes. This is a benefit event, hosted by an abolitionist group with a mission to inform, fundraise, and contribute to combating human trafficking. Ironically, these kids could be exploited by the trafficking trade in another set of circumstances. Continue reading “Students Fighting for Freedom”
Two Cy-Fair Women with heart disease remind females of the risks and symptoms
Spring 2014
Veronica Sanchez didn’t know she had a problem until she was admitted to the hospital with her second heart attack. The 51-year-old had recently passed her annual check-up, when she woke in the night with chest pressure and nausea. She crawled to the bathroom, and then, watched some television, hoping to feel better. When Sanchez’s left arm went numb, she alerted her husband, who took her to the emergency room. There, she learned that most women don’t wake up during such an episode, and this saved her life. Continue reading “A Wake-up Call for Women”
Twin Arrows Casino Includes a Seafood Bar in Its Culinary Lineup
January 2014
On a recent trip to New England, our gang’s urgent first stop was at an oyster bar. Briny, tangy, creamy, large or small—the many varieties of mollusks have characteristics as unique as their origination. Yet they all reflect the fresh taste of the sea. If you’ve tried an oyster before and didn’t fall in love, you simply haven’t met your perfect match.
The Reef Seafood Bar at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is passionate about winning you over. Guests who take a break from slots to slurp an oyster or more are wowed by the seriously fish-forward menu. Stewart Weinstein is the man at the helm of the evolving, inspired kitchen. Trading on the firm footing of an East Coast oyster bar, Weinstein expanded the concept with sushi. Inventive ingredients or traditional elements pair or push the boundaries, creating ambitious amalgamations. Continue reading “SURF’S UP”
ARIZONA SNOWBOWL CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF SLOPES
December 2013
In 1938, Arizona Snowbowl took form. Although it was in the middle of the Great Depression, a helping hand from the Civilian Conservation Corps helped establish what has become the longest continually running ski area in the country. Seventy-five years later, we take a look back at Flagstaff came to embrace alpine skiing and sustain it through the decades.
As snowbound travelers heading north descend into Camp Verde, they get their first peak at the San Francisco Peaks. Arizona Snowbowl sits like a beacon, welcoming anyone who gets their thrills from whizzing across icy, white stuff with boards strapped to their feet. Teens dream of getting the latest equipment for Christmas and locals plan out how to make the most of their season ski pass. In winter, all eyes are on the snow report. Continue reading “BLACK DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY”
Karma Sushi Remains a Downtown Classic
December 2013
“Tuna drives a sushi bar. Without it, you’ve got nothing,” said Steve Scully, owner of Karma Sushi Bar Grill. He would know. Scully logged 15 years in the food business before opening Karma seven years ago. While Scully was schooled in finer European cuisine, he is a Jersey guy. He also headed north to work in restaurants in Cape Cod, which he explained means he knows good flavors and good seafood. And when Scully aimed to position his sushi spot, he worked with Tokyo chefs. He said, “Their training has more guts to it.” Continue reading “Rolling With It”
Cy-Fair haven for poodles rehabilitates and places in loving homes each year
Winter 2013
When Beverly was rescued from a local Houston shelter, she was a brown, matted mess. Poodle Rescue of Houston (PRH) cleaned her up, and two hours later, she looked like a fluffy, cream dream. The non-profit haven assisted 800 distressed and homeless poodles last year alone. “Once we rescue dogs, we rehabilitate them and offer them for adoption to carefully screened families and individuals,” says PRH Executive Director Guinette Peebles. Continue reading “Oodles of Poodles”
Cuvee 928 Wine Bar Impresses with Its Bottles & Menu
November 2013
Location, location, location. Is it a hackneyed phrase or premium advice for a business? If Cuveé 928 Wine Bar is the example, its strategic setting on Heritage Square has garnered some serious foot traffic, but it’s their business strategy that has garnered them ongoing success. Seven years ago, owners Jennifer Shafer and Taryn Beveridge enjoyed socializing in town, “but there was nowhere to go for wine that was kept at a proper temperature and also offered a menu of light food,” Shafer said. “Surely there were more people like us—we saw a niche opportunity.” Continue reading “The Meaning of Wine & Dine”
104th Edition, 24 October 2013
Story & Photography by Gail G. Collins
With about fifty passengers aboard, the outfitted Zenvolution left Marina Ancol a half an hour late and skipped across a flat, golden mirror of water. My husband and I felt the promise of a day of relaxation. Our eyes focused on the misty horizon, but our minds considered what swam in the sea. We thought about turtles – more directly, Hawksbill sea turtles – and imagined their burnished shells gliding amongst the coral reef, sharp beaks snapping at sponges. Continue reading “A Hop, Skip and a Jump to a Hawksbill Turtle Conservancy”
