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No. 49 Cameron Mellor joins his Bulldog teammates before a game. Mellor, who has survived Stage 4 lymphoma, injured his knee in the first game of the season and will probably be out for the rest of it.

Magnolia High linebacker took on cancer as he did sport—Cameron Mellor spent years learning how to block, how to pass, how to keep his eye on the ball. Just two weeks ago, however, the varsity linebacker for Magnolia High School learned the life lesson his coach was really trying to teach. READ STORY

Heloise: It left the way it came— READ STORY

Abby: Singles live alone in safety with aid of simple deception— READ STORY

Opera House piano given new life after the storm— READ STORY

The birth of fashion trends—According to fashion designers, inspiration for the new and now comes from everywhere. READ STORY

WiFi service, with a side of pulled pork—Now I know how Thomas Jefferson felt when he wrote the Declaration of Independence. READ STORY

New life track for ex-racehorses— READ STORY

Make a splash with stylish rain boots—It's raining, it's pouring, but your fashions shouldn't be boring. While rainy days might put you in a somber mood, they are no excuse for gloomy accessories, especially with footwear. Colorful rain boots with delightful patterns, from stars to polka dots, are like a ray of sunshine — a fun way to add a little whimsy to your wardrobe when it's wet out. READ STORY

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	A touchdown for the Texans Foundation—Texans fans kicked off the 2010 season and raised funds for the Houston Texans Foundation, which supports youth programs. READ STORY
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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.

Committee members for the Houston CPA Society's recent Scholarship Extravaganza included former President Pat Durio, Carol Warley, 2009-2010 President Kathy Ploch and Board member and co-chair Al Zientek.

Former Houston CPA Society President Jeff and Aletha Harris talk with Kelley and Steve Stephens at the Houston CPA Society Scholarship Extravaganza that raised over 200,000 for scholarships and CPAs Helping Schools.

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