Texas Quotes

When spy novelist Alan Furst was asked why he sold his papers to The University of Texas-Austin, he explained: “It’s like why do you subscribe to The New Yorker? It’s the best.”
“It was the worst time in my broadcasting career, and I wish people would stop bringing it up. It’s the most embarrassing thing I [...]

Greetings from Beijing

Mr. Lynn Ashby
H Texas
Dear Lynn,
Greetings from Beijing.
Where plans to expand solar power in the United States look a lot different from
my seat in a cafe near Tiananmen Square than from my office in Northern California
– where I am the CEO of one of America’s larger solar power companies.
Many of the measures — and half measures [...]

STOMP-ing the Screaming Mimi’s

I’m a tolerant person.
Long fuse and a healthy respect for the trials of parenting – done it twice, myself. Please explain the rationale to me, however, of taking anyone under the age of five to see the world-acclaimed show STOMP?!
I recently attended the sold out performance at Jones Hall – still one of [...]

H-town’s too fun not to share!

So what are you doing here?! For any mag follower, nothing says README like a Lifestyle page – it’s what’s going on about what’s going on! I hope you’ll find this blog to be occasionally cerebral, sometimes full of fluff, perhaps intriguing, but above all, having confab points to ponder over coffee, martinis or some [...]

The Staggering Rise in Teenage Plastic Surgery

HEY MOM, CAN I HAVE A JUICE BOX AND SOME BOTOX?
When I was a teenager, my biggest tools in the beauty arsenal consisted of cans of Aqua-net hairspray, a pair of skintight Jordache jeans (that could only be worn after a fierce struggle involving me lying flat on my back and kicking my legs to [...]

The Neighbor’s Porch

By Lynn Ashby
Just slip this little envelope into the mail slot and leave. They’ll never know who did it. When they cash the check they’ll…oops. Come to think of it, I paid by check rather than cash. That blows my cover.
This is my predicament and probably yours, too. The other day in my mailbox was [...]

Houston’s 25 Most Beautiful

Houston’s 25 Most Beautiful
Fifth Aniversary Edition
by Warner Roberts / photography by Gittings
HTEXAS is pleased to present 25 Beautiful Houstonians who have been selected from past winners for their unflinching community service. Andy Cordes and the fine photographers at Gittings created the dazzling artwork.
Ask one hundred people on the street the question, “What is Beauty?” [...]

Walking the Red Carpet

by Jo Barrett
I’m admitting something here, and I don’t want it to come back to haunt me. Like, I don’t want people coming up to me and saying, “You’re old news, lady.”
Okay, here it goes …
I had my fifteen minutes of fame. There, I said it. The limelight, I’m afraid, has faded into pale limey-ness.
I’m [...]

Resorting to Luxury, Capella Pedregal – NOW OPEN

By Jo Barrett
Capella Hotels and Resorts— following up on its successful hotel launch in Telluride, Colorado and Ixtapa, Mexico— has recently unveiled its latest luxury escape in Cabo San Lucas.
The Capella San Pedregal is the first luxury hotel within walking distance to the town of Cabo, and the resort itself is a feat of architectural [...]

2009 In Review

What a year it was for Houston. What fantastic events, what great people and wonderful victories. I am referring, obviously, to 1836. As for 2009, it ranks right down there with 1348, which gave Europe the black plague. Still, we must look back with joy — joy that 2009 is over. Remember the swine flu, [...]

THE RESTAURANT

by Lynn Ashby
The food is overcooked, the waiter is overwhelmed and the menu is overpriced. The bad news is, that’s the good news. This restaurant is so loud I can’t hear myself gag, and it took so long to get served that I had my food carbon dated.
A wise man (me) once noted that there [...]

The Mall

THE MALL — Colorful eggs, cute baskets and nice spring bonnets are being set up as stores gear up for Easter. Long gone are hearts and candy for Valentine’s Day. Christmas gifts left unsold have been repossessed by China and the yuletide wreathes are back in storage. Good thing, too. My neighborhood mall began setting [...]

The Restaurant

THE RESTAURANT — The food is overcooked, the waiter is overwhelmed and the menu is overpriced. The bad news is, that’s the good news. This restaurant is so loud I can’t hear myself gag, and it took so long to get served that I had my food carbon dated.
A wise man (me) once noted that [...]

Portugal

Discovering the Essence of Portugal
Although an international gateway to Europe boasting a rich history and heritage rivaling that of its European neighbors, Portugal is often overlooked by American tourists. Which is a shame because unlike the cookie-cutter tours to Rome, Paris and London, the country which gave us some of our greatest explorers including Ferdinand [...]

Summer Beauty Must Haves

Beauty Talk
Super Summer Beauty Must-have-it Products

Laura Mercier Sun-free Gradual Self-Tanner hydrates skin while provides instant shimmer and a sun-kissed glow ($38 www.lauramercier.com)

Benefit Lip Glosses- Gloss of Your Dreams! is non-sticky with a soft cushion applicator and available in 8 shades ($18 www.benefitcosmetics.com)

Per-fékt Skin Perfection Gel is an all-in-one, enriched with antioxidants primer and sheer foundation, [...]

Post Time Why Houston should still be a two newspaper town

The HOUSTON POST—the newspaper’s old home at the Southwest Freeway and the West Loop is still standing strong—a magnificent structure from the outside. But inside the front towers, all the interior walls are gone. There are only naked concrete ceilings and concrete floors (something about asbestos), torn window blinds and large air pipes stacked about, [...]

Post Time: Why Houston Should Still be a Two-newspaper Town

The Post was the pillar of Houston, and Ashby was its fifth column
Post Time: Why Houston Should Still be a Two-newspaper Town
By Lynn Ashby
The HOUSTON POST – the newspaper’s old home at the Southwest Freeway and the West Loop is still standing strong—a magnificent structure from the outside. But inside the front towers, all the [...]

All Eyes On Green

By Warner Roberts
Singing sensation Pat Green on music, family, and the great state of Texas.
H Texas sat down with traveling crooner, Pat Green, the same day his eleventh album, “What I’m For” was released. His excitement overshadowed his exhaustion. He’d been touring for weeks promoting this album and was finally home in Fort Worth. The [...]

Cruise Control How to stay above the ahoy polloi

This special issue of H Texas touts great escapes both near and far. As an international traveler (Nuevo Laredo counts, doesn’t it?), I shall now give you a few pointers on the most important vacation: the cruise.
Oh yes, I do know cruises. There is the temperature (about 110 degrees), the ocean spray (swamping my landing [...]

Houston Restaurants Serve up a Blank Canvas

FEAST YOUR EYES
Houstonians may eat out more than residents of any other major U.S. city, but it’s not all about the food. Ambiance adds to the dining experience and many Houston restaurants offer distinct art exhibits to compliment their cuisine.
Prego, the casual, Italian Trattoria in Rice Village commissioned Gremillion &Company to do a permanent installation [...]

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