Hector Chavez

An Expatriate of Houston, far from his home, Must face sacrifice: "Any good Mex food In the Boston area?" "Sure-- Chipotle's great!" Guacamole paste... ...made from powder. No thanks, sir. "Hot" salsa's a joke. * * * * Nine weeks, no Shiner. Why all the hoopla for Pabst? (Hipster... continue reading on Houstonist

Every ten minutes Gasoline prices double: Scientific fact. Out of love for Earth (And my shock at the gas pump) My driving has changed. Armed with conviction I cruise control for the sport. Better mileage, no? And more excitement! Sixty miles per hour's not tame When the flow's fifty.... continue reading on Houstonist

A recent contest rages from within my walls: Who creeps me out most? Roaches slip from first, ceding ground to underbugs, slithering silverfish. Smaller, thankfully, But weirder and creeper-- almost alien. Distant descendants of fossilized trilobites? In bathrooms they dwell. Shampoo residue They nibble upon. And books! Bizarre; unsettling.... continue reading on Houstonist

Listen my children, do gather round and hear of the Scandal in ol' Sharpstown Near four fine decades since its wrath prevailed-- So to freshen your minds we'll revisit the tale. Frank Sharp the shark matched his name quite cunning His success as developer truly was stunning. River Oaks... continue reading on Houstonist

Ah, Pinkberry clones: Capitalism at work. We consumers win. It ain't the real thing But tart yogurt with toppings is still right by me. Berripop or Swirll suffice just fine for Houston, though still overpriced. Asian dessert fads need no designer labels (Just uber-hip looks). Crowded on weekends? Over-hyped... continue reading on Houstonist