June 9-11th My Son Pinocchio

Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr.
June 9 – 11, 11 a.m.
The classic tale of toymaker Geppetto and his puppet Pinocchio takes on timely issues in this family-friendly Disney musical.
Produced by Theatre Under The Stars: TUTS Humphreys School

When should I consider getting dental implants?

Steven Wolfson, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.
The Tanglewood Center For Aesthetic Dentistry
Dr. Wolfson is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (only 5 percent of dentists hold this recognition). He obtained his aesthetic and functional training at the prestigious Pankey Institute, the Las Vegas Institute for Aesthetic Dentistry, and the Baylor University Aesthetic Continuums. With over [...]

Does My Rug Need a Pad?

By Mehdi Abedi and Lisa Slappy,
Rice University educators and owners of the Pride of Persia
For more than a decade, Mehdi Abedi and Lisa Slappey have taught “The World of Persian Rugs” through Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. They are the owners of Pride of Persia Rug Co., which specializes in older Persian [...]

“I’m starting to dread my stepchildren’s visits. What should I do?”

Marcela Halmagean, M Halmagean PLLC
Attorneys at Law
Marcela Halmagean has distinguished herself as one of the best litigation attorneys in the Houston area. Her firm’s practice is focused on family law, and business law. She commits herself to bringing high-quality legal services to each legal sector.  Here are a couple of issues addressed by some [...]

How can I tell the difference between muscular back pain and a problem with my spine?

Kenneth J. H. Lee, MD
Modern Spine, PLLC
How can I tell the difference between muscular back pain and a problem with my spine?
Low back pain (lumbago) is a common musculoskeletal disorder, affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives.  It is the second most common cause of missed days of work, behind the common cold!  [...]

Ask the Experts – Marcela Halmagean

Marcela Halmagean has distinguished herself as one of the best litigation attorneys in the Houston area. Her firm’s practice is focused on family law, and business law. She commits herself to bringing high-quality legal services to each legal sector. Here are a couple of issues addressed by some readers:
“I’m starting to dread my stepchildren’s [...]

Q&A with Steven Wolfson, Cosmetic Dentist

Q&A with Steven Wolfson, DDS, FAGD

Q: I am frightened of going to the dentist. How would sedation dentistry benefit me?
A: Sedation dentistry is used to ease patients nerves and ensure they are comfortable. Our patients take a pill about an hour before their appointment and safely snooze while we wipe away years of pain [...]

When were Persian Rugs Introduced to Americans?

By Mehdi Abedi and Lisa Slappy,
Rice University educators and owners of the Pride of Persia
Persian rugs were among the household items brought by colonists as they settled into this hemisphere in the late 1600s.  Europe has been familiar with Persian rugs from at least the time of Shah Abbas I of the Safavids. Perhaps [...]

What is Consumer Fraud?

Family Law Expert: Marcela Halmagean
Answer: “Consumer fraud” refers to any act that harms or victimizes a consumer through false, deceptive, or otherwise misleading business practices. With the advent of the internet, “consumer fraud” has become more prevalent and vicious. Texas passed laws to protect consumers and to enable recovery of actual and punitive damages. Consumer fraud [...]