By Melanie Saxton
Photography by Debi Beauregard
March 23 was a big day for country music fans who arrived from all over the state for an appearance by American Idol winner Scotty McCreery. He included Katy, Texas …

Four young men share their appreciation for life in The Woodlands
By Mike Mead
The Woodlands High School Golf Program has achieved remarkable success over recent decades, winning team State Championships and having individual State Champions …

The play’s the thing for these young actors from The Woodlands
By Don Maines
Ross and Cameron Bautsch grew up as brothers and co-stars in shows in The Woodlands. Now that they’re best-buddy roommates in Houston, fans are …

By Melanie Saxton
With May comes thoughts of Mother’s Day, a special occasion celebrating family bonds and the special women in our lives.  Deborah Duncan adores her mother, who is 90 years old and ornery. “Mom …

Sheridan Donevant will compete to be Miss Teen Texas
By Don Maines
Sheridan Donevant, a sophomore at The Woodlands College Park High School, is Miss Houston’s Out­standing Teen 2013.
The 16-year-old daughter of Scott and Eileen Donevant …

I recently appraised a vintage carnival game on the season 4 premiere of Discovery channel’s Auction Kings that was picked by Gallery 63’s picker and general manager, Jon Hammond.

Photography by Caleb Fleming, Big Box Photography
There is something magical about military weddings, especially one brimming over with Marines and miracles. It is no wonder Jessica Kelly and Rob Whidby served Thanksgiving dinner at their …

Kentucky Colonel mint (a spearmint) can be blended into cool iced teas, Mint Juleps, and Mojitos.
By V. J. Billings
Photography by Mountain Valley Growers
Tea is one of the simple pleasures of life, and growing tea herbs …

A dash of plants can go a long way to improve your cat’s quality of life
By V. J. Billings
Photography by Mountain Valley Growers
Whether your beloved family feline eats commercial pet food or homemade gourmet delicacies, …

The View From 200 Artist Booths inTown Green Park is “Suitable for Framing”
Text by Tish Williams
A walk down the Waterway in The Woodlands can be a view suitable for framing on an average day. For …

Doug Seay changed his life by losing 115 pounds in less than a year
By Melanie Saxton
As a single father living in Cy-Fair and working in Houston, Doug Seay aspired to many dreams. His overriding wish …

75,000 Enthusiastic Fans for a Worthy Cause
By Melanie Saxton
Ask Darla Farmer about her favorite month of the year and you’ll likely hear “April,” which ushers in 30 days of autism awareness. This is significant for …

At my public antiques appraisal events, I don’t have anyone waiting in line. And, when I appraise objects, I cut to the core. No nonsense, no delicate highbrow vocabulary, no malarkey. I tell it like it is. If you have a piece of junk, I tell you. If you spent too much money on something, I tell you. If you are hoping to become a millionaire on a collection of Pez dispensers, I tell you that it’s not happening in this lifetime.

Photography by Steve Depino
You might say they hit a home run. Maris Perlman and Jason Castro became Stanford University sweethearts, to no one’s surprise but their own. First came friendship over a mutual admiration of …

Teen Meaghan Coleman has a mentor in golf pro Katie Futcher
photos by mike mead
By Mike Mead
Katie Futcher, LPGA professional golfer of The Woodlands, was 17 years old in 1997 and passing through an airport with …

Recipients to be honored March 1 for making a difference in the community
(L-R) Debra Sukin, president and CEO of St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital; Dr. Pam Schlembach; and Dr. Ann Snyder, president and CEO of …

By Cheryl Alexander
Mathew Knowles, founder, president and CEO of Music World Entertainment, Inc. — one of the largest and most renowned music and entertainment corporations in the world with record sales exceeding 300 million — …

I am a firm believer in the ritual of spring cleaning. When it comes to the seasonal cleanup, many people believe that the easiest thing to do is to just throw everything away. However, that’s not always smart.

Photography by Chris Wineinger
Jennifer Eggleton met Mitchell McBain on a musical note, thanks to a matchmaking friend. Jennifer and Christen Myers were coworkers at the time. Christen’s husband played with Mitchell in a band. After …

By Mike Mead
For the weekend golfer who visits the range or putting green at The Woodlands Country Club, there is surely a pause when he or she notices the player hitting golf balls far to …

Astros’ Broadcaster Jim Deshaies Leaves the Woodlands for Chicago and the Cubs
By Tish Williams
J im Deshaies is comfortable. Houston Astros’ fans have known and enjoyed that fact for the 16 years he’s been the team’s …

“Dr. Lori will be featured on the season premiere of Auction Kings airing Thursday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. CT.”

Have you ever spent a Saturday morning going to yard sales? The signs are all around you, but you don’t want to drive around aimlessly or waste money buying junk. Here are some tips for making the most of your yard sale shopping spree.

Monica Stout and Stephen Myers had a very modern, “online” start to their relationship. What followed was a first date, courtship, surprise proposal (with a twist), engagement, and traditional wedding ceremony that reflected the formal …

Well-known sweethearts share their unusual love stories

Dan Pastorini and Pam Morse
TACKLING HIS HEART
“We support each other in every way, good or bad, and I thank the Lord each day for putting her in my life.”
Dan …

She left her hometown for Europe to earn her bachelor’s degree. “I studied design at American College London,” says the owner of a renowned talent agency and modeling school with locations in both Houston and …

By Mike Mead
The Woodlands community affords the golfing enthusiast an opportunity to follow local golf professionals as they compete regularly on the PGA or LPGA Tours: Stacy Lewis, Roland Thatcher, Katie Futcher, Bobby Gates, Jhonattan …

While museums make a long-term commitment to preserving and protecting objects in their care to educate the public, most of us are equally committed to keeping our family heirlooms and keepsakes in good condition in order to retain their value.