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MEMORABLE WEDDINGS –
Dana & Bobby

| August 1, 2018
MEMORABLE WEDDINGS – </br> Dana & Bobby

Text by Melanie Saxton Photos by Christine Meeker Dana Ann DiVito and Robert Ben­jamin “Bobby” Bobeck met on the job during their college years and eventually dated long distance. Dana attended Clements High and joined the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority at University of Oklahoma, where she graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in history. […]

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Fashion – What’s in Stores Now –
August 2018

| August 1, 2018
Fashion – What’s in Stores Now – </br> August 2018</br>

Trademark– Blue and white gingham grocery small tote bag. farfetch.com Silvia Tcherassi– Blue and pink raffia woven round tote bag featuring top handles. farfetch.com Rosantica– Prato Fiorito gold-tone beaded bracelet. net-a-porter.com Fendi – Sandals in sky blue have contrasting applications, round toeline and leather lining. yoox.com Nannacay– Two-tone woven raffia shoulder bag in navy. net-a-porter.com […]

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Orthodontic Treatment Options

| August 1, 2018
Orthodontic Treatment Options

There are more ways than ever to correct your smile ByJudy Latta Mother Teresa told us that we should always meet each other with a smile, and that “we shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” A smile conveys the appearance of warmth, cordiality and happiness, and usually prompts others […]

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Arts & Antiques by Dr. Lori – Souvenir Shopping on the French Riviera

| August 1, 2018
Arts & Antiques by Dr. Lori – Souvenir Shopping on the French Riviera

Dr. Lori Verderame is the author and award-winning TV personality who appears on History channel’s #1 show, The Curse of Oak Island. With a Ph.D. from Penn State University and experience appraising 20,000 antiques every year and many online via photos, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events to worldwide audiences.  Visit www.drloriv.com, www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, Lori Verderame on […]

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Cy-Fair Business, August 2018

| August 1, 2018
Cy-Fair Business, August 2018

MEMORIAL HERMANN CYPRESS HOSPITAL EXPANSION BREAKS GROUND Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital broke ground in mid-July on its expansion project.  The nearly $25 million expansion – within exis­ting space on campus – will add 24 licensed beds, including Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds, as well as an additional catheterization lab for heart procedures and endo­sco­py suite […]

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Texas A&M Tackles Opioid Epidemic 

| August 1, 2018
Texas A&M Tackles Opioid Epidemic 

The Opioid Task Force will be focal point for issues addressing the problem and its impact on Texas  With the federal government declaring a public health emergency, the growing opioid epidemic in America has become more visible with more than 1,000 people treated daily in emergency rooms for misusing prescription opioids. Closer to home, Texas has experienced a […]

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Around Cy-Fair, July 2018

| August 1, 2018
Around Cy-Fair, July 2018

CYPRESS-WOODLANDS JUNIOR FORUM HONORS OUTGOING PRESIDENT At the recent Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum (CWJF) joint board meeting, outgoing president Jill Dewbrewas honored by new president Carol Brushwoodfor her work and service to the organization throughout the past year. CWJF is an organization of women dedicated to providing volunteer services, leadership and philanthropy to enrich the communities […]

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HISTORICALLY CY-FAIR
Things Aren’t as Bad as 100 Years Ago

| August 1, 2018
HISTORICALLY CY-FAIR </br> Things Aren’t as Bad as 100 Years Ago

North Korea and Iran have, or are developing, nuclear weapons that threaten nations. Chemical weapons are being used in Syria. We are at war in Iraq, Afghanistan and on the brink elsewhere. Mexico and Latin America are in turmoil, unable to prevent attacks by cartels and other outlaws. Our southern border is threatened. Last year […]

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Discoveries August 2018

| August 1, 2018
Discoveries August 2018

Troy Lighting:The architecturally inspired Apollo chandelier, in dark bronze polished chrome, has a dramatic effect. troylighting.com     Onyx Framed Table Lamp: The hardness of granite and the translucence of marble unite to create a soft glow in any setting. phillipscollection.com   Frontgate Beverage Dispenser: The Optima Chill Cell Beverage Dispenser has style and advanced […]

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NKBA Chooses Winning Bath Designs for 2018

| August 1, 2018
NKBA Chooses Winning Bath Designs for 2018

Big style for the smallest room The  National Kitchen + Bath Asso­ciation (NKBA) has awarded  27 outstanding professional designers in its 2018 Design Competition. As the NKBA notes, the winning designs offer homeowners plenty of remodeling inspiration and are a way to see those design elements that never go out of style, along with the […]

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Remodeling & Improvements: Good Sense Spending

| August 1, 2018
Remodeling & Improvements: Good Sense Spending

The best remodeling jobs for a solid return on your investment By Cheryl Alexander Before taking on your next home remodeling project, it’s a good idea to get your ducks in a row by doing some important preliminary work. First, do some research about the professionals you’ll want to hire. Browse their websites to find out […]

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Heart-Smart Eating Can Be Delicious and Nutritious

| August 1, 2018
Heart-Smart Eating Can Be Delicious and Nutritious

For example, homegrown American Pecans are a naturally sweet, heart-smart ingredient you can add to salads, vegetable side dishes, oatmeal and other whole grains – or enjoy on their own as a snack. Their unique mix of “good” unsaturated fats, fiber, plant sterols and flavonoids add up to make pecans a powerful, heart-healthy food. Each […]

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 Seeing Red – Wines to snatch up for fall and winter tasting

| August 1, 2018
 Seeing Red – Wines to snatch up for fall and winter tasting

By Denman Moody, author, The Advanced Oenophile Of the 200 or so red wines I have consumed over the last three months, here we have the cream of the crop! $10-$45: Fetzer Cabernet Sauvignon 50th Anniversary Selection California 2016 — A great value!  $13 Z Alexander Brown Uncaged Proprietary Red Wine North Coast 2015 — […]

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Cy-Fair Schools, Sports, Students, July 2018

| August 1, 2018
Cy-Fair Schools, Sports, Students, July 2018

CYPRESS CREEK HS JUNIOR PLACES IN TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL BBQ COOK OFF David Rodriguez,Cypress Creek High School junior,  placed eighth at the Third Annual State of Texas High School BBQ Cook Off, an impressive finish as Rodriguez competed alone in the team competition and accomplished what other participants did with as many as five team […]

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Book Reviews August 2018

| August 1, 2018
Book Reviews August 2018

VEGAN STRONG With growing concern for animal welfare, along with looming environmental and health crises, more and more people are considering the vegan lifestyle. While being vegan is easy, change can be a little scary, so it is always good to have an expert on your side. In his new book, Vegan Strong: The Ultimate […]

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Lexus LS

| August 1, 2018
Lexus LS

By Kelly Foss | mycardata.com Lexus LS|Starting price:$76,000 Way back in 1989 Toyota had the audacity to introduce the LS, a credible full-size luxury sedan  aimed squarely at the well-entrenched German automotive gentry of Mercedes and BMW. How dare they! Overnight, the Lexus brand was born. Here we are almost 30 years later and Lexus […]

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A Modern Redesign

| July 1, 2018
A Modern Redesign

Couple transforms a Mediterranean spec home to suit contemporary style

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CFISD Recognized by NAMM Foundation

| July 1, 2018
CFISD Recognized by NAMM Foundation

District Receives A 2018 Best Communities For Music Education Award Cypress-Fairbanks ISD has been recognized nationally for its support of music education, as the district received a 2018 Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The award recognizes CFISD’s commitment and dedication to music and the arts […]

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Houston Astros’ George Springer to Host Event for Camp SAY

| July 1, 2018
Houston Astros’ George Springer to Host Event for Camp SAY

Fourth Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit, July 8 The 4th Annual George Springer All-Star Bowling Benefit will be held Sunday, July 8 from 7-10 p.m. at Bowlmor Houston , located at 925 Bunker Hill Rd. in Houston. Hosted by George Springer, a Houston Astros outfielder, 2017 World Series Champion and MVP, the Bowling Benefit is a […]

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Should There Be A Dog In The White House?

| July 1, 2018
Should There Be A Dog In The White House?

Six Breeds That Could Help Insure Domestic Tranquility Dogs and the White House have a long and stirring mutual history. Herbert Hoover prowled the grounds with King Tut, his Belgian Malinois police dog. Franklin D. Roose­velt’s black Scottish Terrier, Fala, apparently enjoyed a high security clearance because he accompanied the president to secret meetings. And […]

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The Resort at Pelican Hill

| July 1, 2018
The Resort at Pelican Hill

Special Summer Events At A Most Special Southern California Locale Text byCheryl Alexander Photography courtesy of Pelican Hill By the time summer arrives, Hous­tonians are ready to pack their bags and head off to a place where the whole family can have fun in the sun. One destination that always brings the best of any […]

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Happenings in Cy-Fair July 2018

| July 1, 2018
Happenings in Cy-Fair July 2018

TOWNSHIP CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAYWITH RED, HOT AND BLUE FESTIVAL, JULY 3-4 Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate freedom in The Woodlands with a variety of festivities for the Fourth of July weekend, beginning with the Houston Symphony’s Star-Spangled Salute on Tuesday, July 3, at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. On Wednesday, July 4, festivities […]

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MEMORABLE WEDDINGS –
Kelly and Jordan

| July 1, 2018
MEMORABLE WEDDINGS – </br> Kelly  and Jordan

Text by Melanie Saxton Photos by Jonathan Ivy Photography Kelly Seeker and Scottish transplant Jordan Breese are both Cy-Fair ISD high school alums and Texas A&M Aggies, but never met due to an eight-year age gap. Mutual friends brought them together, and thus began a fairy-tale romance that led to a festive wedding and reception […]

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