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Upper Kirby’s Levy Park reopened its doors in late February after a massive renovation that left it unrecognizable to anyone who knew the park before. Located off of Richmond Avenue and Eastside, the 6-acre park drew some 7,000 people to its grand opening and has continued to buzz with activity since. It’s easy to see why. Here are five reasons we love it. It’s a Kids Dream… We guarantee your kids will love the park's unique, colorful playground. With its wide slide, splash area, hills, tunnels and climbing structures, you'll have a hard time getting your kiddos to leave this...

"I do not like Houston. I've never been as miserable in any other place in the world as I am here. I came in August 2002. When the Bush Intercontinental Airport doors opened, a flash of heat hit me in the face. It was like a stray dog's breath. I arrived with my then-wife and my daughter (she is still my daughter). We rented a van to go to our new home, and I asked the woman at the counter, "Is Katy far away?" She answered without turning her head to see me: "Sir, in Houston, everything is far away."...

Being Texan is great. It’s almost like being in an exclusive club where everyone goes around constantly talking about how awesome the club is. Maybe some of the things we do around here are a little weird to outsiders, and that’s okay. Just remember, when your friends and relatives from out of state come for a visit, there are a few traditions you might have to explain to them about how we do things around here. 20. For one game each football season, high school girls suddenly look like they all won a horse race. Flickr/Henry Huey These are called “homecoming mums” and, like...

If you missed having a 7-Eleven near you in Houston, your prayers may soon be answered. According to a release this week, the 7-Eleven chain has designs on returning to the Houston market very soon.  The Irving-based convenience store giant has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Sunoco LP. This agreement will see 7-Eleven acquire some 1,108 stores in 18 states.  There are currently locations southwest of Houston in Edna, Palacios, and Port Lavaca if you need your Slurpee fix. There are approximately 8,707 7-Eleven stores in the U.S. and Canada. This new deal will push 7-Eleven to nearly...

Here are the reasons you’ll want to discover one of America’s greatest cities, Houston, this year – home not only to NASA’s iconic Space Center, but also to theatre, exquisite museums and hearty dining options.  1. The award-winning restaurant scene is going off There’s more to food in Houston than just its hearty barbecue fare, although it has to be said that it is pretty darn good; check out Jackson Street BBQ in Downtown Houston, Killen’s Barbecue in South Houston or Gatlin’s BBQ to name but a few. The restaurant scene here is booming, with a list of award-winning eateries that...