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Holiday pies, a-plenty
By Paula Dream (AKA Kale Haygood) Seasons greetings, again! You know, this was always my favorite time of year, growing up. We get done with Thanksgiving and here we are Christmas
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MEET GEORGIA JAMES | Ready for the big league, high rollers?
By Jim Ayres Happy holidays, MONTROSE STAR readers! Every year, around this time, I tell you about an extraordinary Houston dining experience. This year is no exception! In the last
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The Great Cher Conspiracy Revealed
| ‘Here We Go Again Tour’ at Toyota Center December 15 By Johnny Trlica and Evan Friske Few entertainers have enjoyed the success and endurance of Cher. A trendsetter since
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All I want for Christmas
By Nancy Ford Dear Santa, How the heck are ya, Big Man? Long-time no write, right? Sorry, I’ve been busy being an adult. I’m trying to remember the last time
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MYGA | Make the Yuletide Gay Again
By Forest Riggs I say, MYGA! Well, why not? It seems everybody is making something again and stamping it on baseball caps and T-shirts. Too bad the idea has to
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Jodie Foster fights for Prisoner 760
By Romeo San Vicente Jodie’s back, fighting for justice. She’s part of the cast of Prisoner 760, playing a lawyer defending a man who was detained at Guantanamo Bay detention
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The Beatles, mechanical bulls, and holiday happenings
By Randall Jobe There is still time to celebrate the holiday season in one of Houston’s diverse theaters. Whether your tastes lean towards comedies, musicals, or dramas, there is something
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The ABC’s of CBD’s
By Rena McCain Happy Weedsday to all of you beautiful people! Did you know that the cannabis plant has more than 85 compounds called cannabinoids? They all collectively provide the
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The Democratic Primary: Muddled in uncertainty
By Colby Etherton Like most primaries, the Democratic primary for the 2020 presidential election has ebbed and flowed, often going through new “phases” — candidates experience a rise and fall.
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We Should All Be Mirandas
| Country queen on being a ‘very proud’ ally, crying with her gay brother at Pride and her queer-loving God By Chris Azzopardi In June, the queen of modern country
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Trump’s Criminality Exposed: Does it even matter?
By Johnny Trlica Commentary: It’s like screaming, “Red light! Red light! Red light!†and the driver floors the accelerator. With a riveting three days of testimony before the U.S. House
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PFLAG Houston to celebrate holidays with social
By Janice Anderson Thanksgiving week marks the time of year when your calendar fills up with holiday happenings. So, get out your pen to mark your calendar because PFLAG Houston’s