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John Boyd

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Houston, TX, United States

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  • Houston Chronicle
  • mySA
  • Beaumont Enterprise
  • FuelFix
  • Stamford Advocate
  • Connecticut Post
  • seattlepi

Past articles by John:

Greetings from Texas! A state cultural history in postcards

Texas is as much of a "tall tale" as it is a state. Perhaps more than any other state, how people perceive Texas - whether they be native Texans or outsiders - does as much to define the Lone Star State as its actual history and cultural heritage. → Read More

Greetings from Texas! A state cultural history in postcards

Texas is as much of a "tall tale" as it is a state. Perhaps more than any other state, how people perceive Texas - whether they be native Texans or outsiders - does as much to define the Lone Star State as its actual history and cultural heritage. → Read More

Famous people who went to University of Houston

If you're a proud University of Houston alum, you're in good company. → Read More

Rarely seen 9/11 photos from Pentagon show aftermath of terrorist attack

Earlier this year, the FBI re-released a set of rarely-seen images of the aftermath of the 9/11 attack against the Pentagon. → Read More

Houston Astros' 12 best home series of the 2019 baseball season

With the Houston Astros locked in a three-way race for the AL West title with the Oakland As and the Seattle Mariners, it's far too soon for the team to look ahead to 2019. However, with the release of the 2019 MLB schedule today, it's a great opportunity for fans to look ahead to what should be another exciting season at Minute Maid. → Read More

Houston Texans Cheerleaders coach resigns amid sexual discrimination claims (Report)

Altovise "Alto" Gary was recently included on a number of lawsuits by former members of the Houston Texans Cheerleaders who claimed that their low wages and alleged unsafe work conditions amounted to sexual discrimination, the Chronicle previously reported. → Read More

Greg Abbott says Texas teachers should make six figure salaries

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot wants Texas' top teachers to earn as much as $100,000. See how much Texas teachers in the Greater Houston area actually earn, according to recent data. → Read More

Jennifer Garner gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Jennifer Garner became the newest actor enshrined on the world's most famous sidewalk Monday, as she received the 2,641st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Calif. → Read More

Controversial 'lady' & 'gentleman' sign removed from locker room at Houston's PK-5 Education Center

Houston ISD school Gregory Lincoln is drawing criticism online for featuring the following quote in its hallway: "The more you act like a lady, the more he'll act like a gentleman." → Read More

(Even more) famous former University of Houston students, alumni

The University of Houston is back in class for the Fall 2018 semester on Aug. 20, which means a whole new batch of Cougars is starting to arrive on campus now. → Read More

Fanatics.com releases new Houston Astros All-Star game jerseys, hats, T-shirts and other gear

The Houston Astros are sending five players to the 2018 MLB All-Star Game - Jose Altuve, Justin Verlander, George Springer, Alex Bregman and Gerrit Cole - and our partners at Fanatics.com have fresh All-Star gear from each of your favorite Astros. → Read More

D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy in color photographs

More than 9,000 allied troops were killed or wounded in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, but by the end of the fight, Allied troops had regained a foothold in Europe that would eventually lead to the defeat of Hitler's army.. More than 9,000 allied troops were killed or wounded in the invasion, but by the end of the fight, Allied troops had regained a foothold in Europe that would eventually lead… → Read More

'Saved By the Bell' cast then & now: 25 years since the final original NBC episode aired

May 22 marked the 25th anniversary of the first airing of the last episode of the original "Saved by the Bell" series. If it seems like just yesterday that you were watching the high school hijinks of Zach, Screech, Kelly, Slater, Lisa, Jesse and the other students of Bayside High, that's probably because it was just yesterday. The beloved '90s show has been on near constant syndication rotation… → Read More

Intimate photos show Barbara Bush's unique spirit

Intimate photos show Barbara Bush's unique spirit Barbara Bush has lived one of the most public lives an American can live. However in the small private moments of these photos, the remarkable life of a remarkable woman is revealed. By John Boyd → Read More

Fanatics debuts Houston Rockets playoff T-shirts, hats, other gear

Fanatics, the official merchandise partner of the NBA, has released its new collection of Houston Rockets playoff gear. → Read More

Minor League Baseball's 30 best team names, logos

Maybe it's because the teams know they're marketing to kids and families, or maybe it's because there is nothing to do in small towns but sit around and ponder weird ideas, but the best team names and logos in sports are undoubtedly in Minor League Baseball. → Read More

Houston Landmark Quiz: How well do you know your city?

Many Houstonians can identify key landmarks from ground level, but are you good enough to recognize these buildings from orbit? We've crafted a visual brain teaser of sorts to test your knowledge as a Bayou City resident. Think you've got the chops? See how many you get right in the gallery above. → Read More

Famous former University of Houston Cougars

The University of Houston's fall semester ends this week, and if you're one of the university's graduating seniors taking part in Fall Convocation on Thursday and Friday, all the work has been worth it. → Read More

27 gift ideas for Houston Astros fans that will make you the Jose Altuve of gift-giving

Looking to find a great gift for the Houston Astros fan who seemingly has everything after their team's 2017 World Series Championship win? We've got you covered. → Read More

Astros' Josh Reddick switching to Bobby Roode's 'Glorious Domination' for 2018 walk-up song?

Josh Reddick, the fun-loving Houston Astros outfielder whose mere name sparks calls of "WOOOooooOOOOOoooooOOOO" at baseball stadiums from Anaheim to Toronto, says he may have picked a new WWE-inspired walk-up song for stylin' and profilin' his way to the plate in 2018. → Read More