Mindy Hildebrand on opening day of her wildly successful River Oaks Donuts. Now she is Donald Trump’s ambassador to Costa Rica selection. (Photo by Shelby Hodge)

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Donald Trump Names Houston’s Mindy Hildebrand As His Latest U.S. Ambassador Pick, Name Drops the Beloved River Oaks Donuts

BY Shelby Hodge // Feb 6, 2025

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Yardstick Dallas

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A Nashville-Based Luxury Pet Hotel Opens Its First Texas Location in Dallas

From Room Service to Spacious Suites, Yardstick Provides Pets a Home-Away-From-Home in America's Most "Dog-Obsessed" City

BY Melissa Smrekar // Feb 5, 2025

University of Houston coach Kelvin Sampson knows what he wants from his team. (Photo by F. Carter Smith)

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Kelvin Sampson Rails Against Big 12 Schedule, Super Conference Travel — Houston’s Coach Sticks Up For His Players

A Coach Who Actually Says Some Things

BY Chris Baldwin // Feb 5, 2025

Alvin Franklin University of Houston Phi Slama Jama death

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Phi Slama Jama Plans To Come Together Again to Honor Alvin Franklin at His Funeral — A True Point Guard Who Died Too Soon

Remembering One of the University of Houston's Most Underrated Historic Stars

BY Chris Baldwin // Feb 4, 2025

Taylor Swift

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The Best Things To Do In Houston This February — Taylor Swift Mania, Celebrity Softball, Gabriel Iglesias and More

Diving Into the PaperCity Events Calendar

BY Camryn Bacon // Feb 2, 2025

Don Chaney and Elvin Hayes helped break the color barrier at the University of Houston. Now Don Chaney's number is being retired by the school. (Photo by F. Carter Smith)

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Jim Nantz Puts Don Chaney Right There With Elvin Hayes In University of Houston History — Inside a True School Changer’s Long Awaited Number Retirement

Honoring No. 24 Forever

BY Chris Baldwin // Feb 1, 2025

New University of Houston point guard Milos Uzan is creating open shots for his teammates. (Photo by F. Carter Smith),

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How Milos Uzan Made His Houston Teammates Believe When Everyone Else Doubted — “He’s Our Point Guard”

Embracing Kelvin Sampson's Four to One Turnover Ratio Demands and an Offense Adjusted For Him

BY Chris Baldwin // Jan 31, 2025

Girl Scouts Dallas

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During Their Busiest Season, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Remind Us They’re “Not Just Cookies”

Galleria Dallas Unveils Exhibit Showcasing Why The Organization Matters in 2025

BY Melissa Smrekar // Jan 31, 2025

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