Articles by Vikk Simmons

This weekend Houston’s nationally acclaimed mystery bookstore offers a series of booksignings sure to draw out the mystery lovers. Murder by the Book (2342 Bissonnet) consistently draws big names in the mystery field and is

And now for a little change of pace: If you’re searching for an alternative to the annual performance of The Nutcracker and still want to capture the Christmas spirit, consider the ballet performance of Gian

When I was young, I remember how traffic would build after sundown in our Glenbrook Valley – Hobby Airport area. All the neighborhoods participated in the annual Christmas home and yard decorating contests. They jockied

Before we begin, let me just say I’m a mega dog lover. I watch the Dog Whisperer, sit with the “boys” and critique Eukanuba Best in Shows, sign up to work with dogs at the

Houston is a city that still confounds many people. Maybe it’s due to the poor but constant media portrayal of Houston as a rough and ready, cowboy and gun-toting town. My experience differs. Over the