The Buzz Magazines

08/10/2025

It's National S'mores Day, a good excuse to highlight this delicious, summery recipe. No campfire needed.

08/09/2025

It's and we sure love books - and our Buzz book reviewer, Cindy Burnett! Find her latest recommendations in this month's :

This month’s Buzz Reads selections include a story set in Croatia, a nonfiction book about the panda bear, a thriller told in a unique way, a contemporary debut, and historical fiction highlighting a trailblazing woman.

08/08/2025

From summer intern Rebecca Bloome: "Now that I’m a junior at Brandeis in Massachusetts, going back to school is less nerve-wracking than the first two times and more exciting, but spending the summers in Houston is always needed after months in the cold. Old friends, incredible food, and favorite hang-out spots have a way of warming you up! Regardless of how much I’m itching to get back to school by this point in the summer, the break wouldn’t feel complete without reveling in Houston’s inescapable charm one last time."

From summer intern Rebecca Bloome: "Now that I’m a junior at Brandeis in Massachusetts, going back to school is less nerve-wracking than the first two times and more exciting, but spending the summers in Houston is always needed after months in the cold. Old friends, incredible food, and favorite ...

08/08/2025

As we hurtle toward the end of summer, we want to keep all the summery things happening. That includes ice cream. This one – Blackberry Shortbread Swirl – is a mix of sweet and creamy, tart and crunchy. Making homemade ice cream is a fun end-of-summer project to do with (or without) kids.

As we hurtle toward the end of summer, we want to keep all the summery things happening. That includes ice cream. This one – Blackberry Shortbread Swirl – is a mix of sweet and creamy, tart and crunchy. Making homemade ice cream is a fun end-of-summer project to do with (or without) kids.

08/08/2025

Happy Friday! As summer winds down (for many, this is the last weekend before school starts!), this weekend includes the conclusion to the Houston Shakespeare Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre, tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping, a party at the Children’s Museum, and more ways to keep the good vibes going! https://buff.ly/qUuNhZl

Happy Friday! As summer winds down (for many, this is the last weekend before school starts!), this weekend includes the conclusion to the Houston Shakespeare Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre, tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping, a party at the Children’s Museum, and more ways to keep t...

08/07/2025

What's the one thing you never travel without – something others might not think about throwing in their suitcase? Buzz summer intern Rebecca Bloome shares tips from readers plus some less-obvious packing tips.

What's the one thing you never travel without – something others might not think about throwing in their suitcase? Buzz summer intern Rebecca Blooms shares tips from readers plus some less-obvious packing tips.

08/07/2025

"While technology has been present in science fiction for quite some time, with the advent of AI and other advances, contemporary fiction and thrillers are beginning to center around how our lives are impacted by technology...Today, I am recommending three fiction titles that are leading the way in what will soon be a new subgenre."

"While technology has been present in science fiction for quite some time, with the advent of AI and other advances, contemporary fiction and thrillers are beginning to center around how our lives are impacted by technology...Today, I am recommending three fiction titles that are leading the way in....

08/07/2025

Melanie, Noah, and Chris Promecene read together nightly and together published a set of three children's books. This summer, they participated in a family book club on a cruise.

Melanie, Noah, and Chris Promecene read together nightly and together published a set of three children's books. This summer, they participated in a family book club on a cruise.

08/06/2025

A Bacchanal Feast, the Houston Symphony Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction, raised more than $900,000 for Houston Symphony’s education and community engagement initiatives. More than 365 guests enjoyed champagne, wine, and spirits while exploring the silent auction in the ballroom decorated with nods to an ancient Roman castle.

A Bacchanal Feast, the Houston Symphony Wine Dinner and Collector’s Auction, raised more than $900,000 for Houston Symphony’s education and community engagement initiatives. More than 365 guests enjoyed champagne, wine, and spirits while exploring the silent auction in the ballroom decorated wit...

08/06/2025

The Tar Heels capped off an unforgettable season at Bellaire Little League, playing their hearts out on the Horn Elementary School baseball field and securing the regular season championship title. Though they fell short of making it to the final playoff game after a tough loss in the semifinal, the team finished as the top-ranked squad for the regular season.

The Tar Heels capped off an unforgettable season at Bellaire Little League, playing their hearts out on the Horn Elementary School baseball field and securing the regular season championship title. Though they fell short of making it to the final playoff game after a tough loss in the semifinal, the...

08/06/2025

"In a world where teenagers are often underestimated, a group of Memorial-area high school students are proving just how powerful youth-led change can be. By any definition, 15-year-old Memorial High sophomore Meredith Otness leads a jam-packed life filled with worthy effort... Yet, in her few spare hours beyond books, study, and practice, Meredith has managed to deliver an extraordinary gift to her peers challenged with disabilities." The Beehive hosts social events for teens of all abilities, created and run by teens.

"In a world where teenagers are often underestimated, a group of Memorial-area high school students are proving just how powerful youth-led change can be. By any definition, 15-year-old Memorial High sophomore Meredith Otness leads a jam-packed life filled with worthy effort... Yet, in her few spare...

08/06/2025