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Houstonist is two years old. We have made great strides during our second year. We are proud to have showcased the city and the work of many talented photographers during 600 sq mi. And, we are also proud and very relieved to have safely hosted over 60 folks on the Light Rail Pub Crawl. Thanks to our 11 veteran readers and our one new recruit. We love you. You're the jam in our jelly... more ›

Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear Texas. Happy birthday to you. The Republic of Texas was born 171 years ago today when forty-one recently elected delegates gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos and unanimously decided that Texas should be free. They would no longer tolerate the dictatorship of Mexican President Antonio López de Santa Anna. The revolutionary war escalated. The Alamo fell. Santa Anna was captured at San Jacinto. And, the rest is... more ›

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