The hill at Westpark Road beckoned the Greater Houston Soapbox Derby racers. At the All-American Local Race last month, riders ages 8 to 18 competed for trophies and the chance to go to Akron, Ohio for the All-American Championship races.

Racers JoAnna LeFebvre, Kaylor Wright, and Michael Shemenski have tasted victory before, with a collection of trophies to prove it. …

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18-year-old racing champion is NASCAR bound

Brad Coleman didn’t know it at the time, but the invitation the then 12-year-old Memorial resident received to test drive go-karts would change his life. At the track, Brad, now 18, caught racing legend and Le Mans racing series champ Price Cobb’s eye, who approached Brad’s father to see if he’d be interested in …

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Feeding the body and soul

As an independent, nonprofit, Urban Harvest is an organization that promotes sustainable urban land and horticultural practices to grow local food and ease urban hunger. Volunteer gardeners upkeep over 100 community gardens in the Greater Houston area, which are located everywhere from religious institutions to housing projects to vacant lots.

While all of the gardens …

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Saying that restoring his 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS was a labor of love is a major understatement for Rice University Professor Dr. Richard Tapia.

The Chevelle was a 7-year project that evolved from a need for stress relief, after serving many years at Rice and receiving many accolades including a recent promotion to one of six university professors (the first …

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Among the area high school holiday productions is a wealth of burgeoning talent, nurtured from years of training. After weeks and months of rehearsals, students bring stunning productions to their peers and parents. Selections include musicals, Shakespearean pieces, classical orchestra, and holiday favorites. Highlighted here are some local students who’ve shared their thoughts on performing for their community.

Nick Hetherington…

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