The Buzz Magazines

12/26/2024

As a new team in 2023, the Memorial 7 JV Spartans had a good season finishing runner-up in the Gold Bracket. In 2024, the team challenged themselves to step up their game. Each player rotated into multiple positions and contributed a high level of play to result in a 14-0 undefeated season and victory at the JV M7 championship.

As a new team in 2023, the Memorial 7 JV Spartans had a good season finishing runner-up in the Gold Bracket. In 2024, the team challenged themselves to step up their game. Each player rotated into multiple positions and contributed a high level of play to result in a 14-0 undefeated season and victo...

12/26/2024

Spread a latke love this Hanukkah. In this 2017 article, Pam Gruber – mother of Kenny & Ziggy’s deli owner Ziggy Gruber – shares her tried-and-true recipe and demonstrates via video how to make them.

12/26/2024

A group of women gather monthly for a book club focused on spiritual and theological readings to study their Christian Orthodox faith. During this past holiday season, the ladies devoted their time to serving the community by supporting SEARCH Homeless Services and Eyes on Me, an organization that provides mentorship for at-risk youth.

A group of women gather monthly for a book club focused on spiritual and theological readings to study their Christian Orthodox faith. During this past holiday season, the ladies devoted their time to serving the community by supporting SEARCH Homeless Services and Eyes on Me, an organization that p...

12/25/2024

Life doesn't always go according to plan – especially life with little ones. And especially during the hectic holiday season. This Dec. 2022 article is all about those "Instagram vs. reality" moments.

12/25/2024

From our Dec. 2022 issue: "There is a rare, unique quality inherent in the holiday decorating at the Bellaire home of the Zarzour family. Beyond the sparkling lights adorning the outside of the home, the 12-foot trimmed tree on the inside, and the garland festooning the staircase, visitors discover the family crèche."

From our Dec. 2022 issue: "There is a rare, unique quality inherent in the holiday decorating at the Bellaire home of the Zarzour family. Beyond the sparkling lights adorning the outside of the home, the 12-foot trimmed tree on the inside, and the garland festooning the staircase, visitors discover....

12/25/2024

12/24/2024

Shake up your holiday gathering with a crowd-pleasing cocktail or a beautiful, holiday-themed garnish. Cheers!

12/24/2024

"There’s a little magic that comes with baking Christmas cookies. It’s not just the sparkle of the sugar or the thought of waking up to a half-eaten plate of cookies, courtesy of a visit from Santa. More than that, it’s the tradition: the mixing, rolling, and decorating, and the time spent together. Memories in the form of a sweet and special treat."

"There’s a little magic that comes with baking Christmas cookies. It’s not just the sparkle of the sugar or the thought of waking up to a half-eaten plate of cookies, courtesy of a visit from Santa. More than that, it’s the tradition: the mixing, rolling, and decorating, and the time spent tog...

12/24/2024

Tuesday Tails: "My name is Hazel. Some people think Pit Bulls are mean, but everyone says I’m really sweet. I’m a little shy and can get scared, but I love the humans that show me kindness. I love to give hugs and kisses and most of all to snuggle."

"My name is Hazel. Some people think Pit Bulls are mean, but everyone says I’m really sweet. I’m a little shy and can get scared, but I love the humans that show me kindness. I love to give hugs and kisses and most of all to snuggle."

12/23/2024

Carnegie Vanguard High School senior Anna Oliva traveled to Stockholm, Sweden this month to attend the Nobel Prize Award ceremony and participate in the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar along with over 1,000 students between the ages of 18 and 25. The trip was part of a prize package awarded to her at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, Calif., where she placed first in the Mathematics category.

Carnegie senior Anna Oliva traveled to Stockholm, Sweden this month to attend the Nobel Prize Award ceremony and participate in the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar along with over 1,000 students between the ages of 18 and 25. The trip was part of a prize package awarded to her at the R...

12/23/2024

Happy holidays! This week, Christmas and the first night of Chanukah both fall on Dec. 25. If you’re looking for ideas of what to do with family this week, especially if you’ve got out-of-towners visiting Houston, here are some fun and festive events happening around town. And don't miss the Texans game on Christmas Day – Beyoncé will perform live at Halftime.

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Happy holidays! This week, Christmas and the first night of Chanukah both fall on Dec. 25. If you’re looking for ideas of what to do with family this week, especially if you’ve got out-of-towners visiting Houston, here are some fun and festive events happening around town. And don't miss the Tex...

12/23/2024

From our Dec. 2019 issue: "Every December 23, before the sun begins to rise, the women in the extended Ramirez family gather together around a kitchen table. There, in the heart of the home, surrounded by heaping bowls of masa, savory pulled pork and corn husks, they don matching red aprons and make tamales from a recipe that has been passed down for generations...."

From our Dec. 2019 issue: "Every December 23, before the sun begins to rise, the women in the extended Ramirez family gather together around a kitchen table. There, in the heart of the home, surrounded by heaping bowls of masa, savory pulled pork and corn husks, they don matching red aprons and make...

12/20/2024

The Concert Against Cancer Fundraiser, benefiting The Broach Foundation for Brain Cancer Research, was founded in memory of Tom Bres, who passed away from glioblastoma in 2015. His daughter, Meg, founded Concert Against Cancer to raise awareness and funding for The Broach Foundation. The 2024 Concert Against Cancer, marking its 10th year, takes place this Saturday, 7 p.m. at Axelrad Beer Garden. Read more in this 2023 story:

Meg Bres organized Concert Against Cancer in memory of her father, Tom Bres, who passed away in 2015 from brain cancer. The annual fundraising event benefits The Broach Foundation for Brain Cancer Research. This year’s concert, featuring local musicians, takes place tonight, 7 p.m. at Axelrad.

12/20/2024

White Chocolate Chip, Currant, and Orange Cookies are standouts on a tray of Christmas cookies.

White Chocolate Chip, Currant, and Orange Cookies are standouts on a tray of Christmas cookies.

12/20/2024

"I gave my first tour as a docent at the MUSEUM HOUSTON in 1997. Since then, I’ve given probably nearly 400 tours to thousands of people over the years. Many have asked why I do it, and others have questioned how I am able to lead tours on such a sad topic. How could I not?" In this powerful 2019 Buzz article, Russell Weil shared the stories of local Holocaust survivors. Russell is scheduled to lead his final tour on Saturday, Dec. 21, after nearly 28 years of dedicated service. The public is invited to join Russell for his final tour on Saturday at 1 p.m. Admission to the museum is free that day.

"I gave my first tour as a docent at the Holocaust Museum Houston in 1997. Since then, I’ve given probably nearly 400 tours to thousands of people over the years. Many have asked why I do it, and others have questioned how I am able to lead tours on such a sad topic. How could I not?" In this powe...

12/20/2024

Happy Friday! This weekend marks the winter solstice, the official start to winter. Find fun and festive events happening all weekend here, including Polar Palooza: Snow Days at Children's Museum Houston, Space City Sound Presents Winter Solstice: An A Ca****la Holiday Concert, the Concert Against Cancer Fundraiser benefiting The Broach Foundation, and the Santa Hustle in Galveston.

Happy Friday! This weekend marks the winter solstice, the official start to winter. Find fun and festive events happening all weekend here, including Polar Palooza: Snow Days at Children's Museum Houston, Space City Sound Presents Winter Solstice: An A Ca****la Holiday Concert, the Concert Against C...

12/19/2024

Houston’s Space City Sound, an all-voices nonprofit a ca****la barbershop chorus, placed 10th in the world in July during the International Barbershop Chorus Competition. Meet members of this spirited group in this feature by Cathy Gordon, and hear them in person at their holiday concert this Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30-9 p.m. at MATCH.

Houston’s Space City Sound, an all-voices nonprofit a ca****la barbershop chorus, placed 10th in the world in July during the International Barbershop Chorus Competition. Meet members of this spirited group in this feature by Cathy Gordon, and hear them in person at their holiday concert this Frid...

12/19/2024

Stella's STE Sparkle Squad team, comprised of nearly 70 supporters from the St. Thomas’ Episcopal School community, participated in the MD Anderson Boot Walk to End Cancer. Last summer, Stella Trevino, a preschooler at STE, was diagnosed with nephroblastoma, a rare, cancerous kidney tumor, and her school family wanted to do something to help.

Stella's STE Sparkle Squad team, comprised of nearly 70 supporters from the St. Thomas’ Episcopal School community, participated in the MD Anderson Boot Walk to End Cancer. Last summer, Stella Trevino, a preschooler at STE, was diagnosed with nephroblastoma, a rare, cancerous kidney tumor, and her...