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Ribbons with 11 stars were given to attendees of the memorial service honoring those who died in the May offshore rig explosion that triggered the Gulf oil spill.

Ribbons and bracelets show true colors�Supporters of various efforts show their compassion by wearing symbolic ribbons and bracelets. READ STORY

Abby: Pen pal's story could change after his release from prison—A parole officer,responds to a reader wo wrote in about her prison pen pal. READ STORY

Heloise: Taking care of oriental rugs— Do you know any hints to keep your Oriental rugs looking beautiful? READ STORY

Hoffman: Airports make hay while the sun shines - literally—Sometimes I get a reader question about Houston that's so unusual, and sheds a new light on Houston, it can't wait until the Sunday mailbag. READ STORY

Think Pink: Give a little or give a lot— READ STORY

Hoffman: Rapping weatherman story takes an odd turn—In one of the strangest career moves of all time, Beaumont TV meteorologist Nick Kosir — the Rapping Weatherman - signed a two-year contract last month with a station in San Francisco. That's movin' on up, Jeffersons-style, from TV market No. 141 to No. 6. Beaumont to San Francisco is not supposed to be a nonstop flight. READ STORY

What a hoot: Owl decor will go beyond Halloween— It's not just that owls are cuter than other Halloween creatures du jour. As a theme for d�cor or collectibles, they're way more perennial than black cats or spiders. READ STORY

Another TV show set in Texas dumped after 2 airings—ABC pulled the plug on My Generation after Thursday's little-watched episode drew even fewer viewers than the premiere a week earlier. READ STORY

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	Memoir from the woman behind 'For the Cure'�John and Becca Cason Thrash hosted a book signing for Nancy G. Brinker's new memoir, Promise Me. READ STORY
	Dave Rossman : For the Chronicle Nancy G. Brinker and Becca Cason Thrash.

'Blue Hawaii' gala backs Houston Police Foundation

Celebrating American art at the MFAH Grand Gala Ball

This gala was for the birds -- in a good way

Cast away with Houston Grand Opera

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All types flock to ZaZa for Museum of Printing History Gala

Houston stars really danced the night away

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Howard Tellepsen and Former YMCA President & CEO Bev Laws

YMCA President/CEO Clark Baker, YMCA Association Board Chair Will Williams, Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA Board Member Howard Tellepsen and Fritz Guthrie and Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA Center Executive Mandy Stelzer cut the ribbon at the new facility at 808 Pease on Sept. 14.

El viernes 13 de Agosto de 2010, se llevó ca cabo la V Reunión de Damas Ecuatorianas en Houston, a la cual asistieron aproximadamente 30 personas para celebrar el Primer Grito de Independencia.

Joe and Bobbi Schott, who sometimes reside in the Houston area with family and friends, celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary. Their homebase in Castroville on the banks of the Medina River.

Houston CPA Society Board member Greg and Jennifer Mayer turned out for the Society's Scholarship Extravaganza that raised over $200,000 for scholarships and CPAs Helping Schools.

Dave and Houston CPA Society Board member Jan Johnson at the Houston CPA Society Scholarship event.

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