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COVER STORY 08
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON’S TAMMIE KAHN Learn how the number one children’s museum in the country is shaping the future of our children through learning.
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F E AT U R E S 10
STAYCATION IN THE WOODLANDS
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PREPARING FOR HURRICANE SEASON
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DAY TRIPS FROM HOUSTON
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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DOGS GONE WILD
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PAMPERED PETS
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MEDICAL & BUSINESS 31
NEWSWORTHY 33
COLUMNS 12
WHAT’S INSIDE: Meet Jan Glenn and her pets
NEIGHBORHOOD N O TA B L E S 19
THURSDAY ISLAND Brings Unique Brand to Memorial
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absolutely! DINING GUIDE
HOME 20
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INDOOR OUTDOOR FABRICS
34 absolutely! Q&A Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus Physicians Answer Your Most Common Asthma Questions REINVENTION CHALLENGE
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Stephenie Cox absolutely! Memorial Pages 42 & 45 Amy Gross Vinesleuth.com/ uncorked Page 44
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Jennifer Elliott absolutely! Memorial Pages 22 & 39
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Laura Bates Sunny Road Interiors Page 20
J.D. Joyce UBS Financial Services, Inc. Page 31
VINE SLEUTH: Why all the Wine Snobbery? THE ENCHILADA QUEEN RETURNS
Allison Smith Freelance Writer Page 19
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CELEBRATE AMERICA WITH A PICNIC
Stephanie Valtasaros Freelance Writer Page 14
Suzanne Stiles absolutely! Memorial Mentions Page 28
CIRCLE LAKE RANCH
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Debbie Clemens Memorial Resident Page 12
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