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Dec. 3, 1984: Prince fans stand in line to buy concert tickets at the Joske's store at Northline Mall.

30 years ago: Prince fans at Northline Mall

Bayou City History: Here are photos from two different...

Friend Jack Snell, left, joins Sean in the Sleepover Bed Tent, which features openings for outlets and windows to watch TV.

Teen patents sleepover product, dreams big

"Me and my friends like both having sleepovers and building forts," says...

Revelers and at least one feline stroll along Galveston's Strand in period costumes during an earlier Dickens on the Strand. The annual event began in 1973.

How Dickens saved Galveston's history

GALVESTON - When the first faux Prince Albert and Queen Victoria presided...

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Our elected officials on Capitol Hill all earn a yearly six-figure salary, but a columnist at the website Gawker believes that should come down a few notches.

Should Texas congressmen's pay match their constituents?

Our elected officials on Capitol Hill all earn a yearly six-figure salary, but...

If you're thinking about moving to Houston, an interactive tool has the lowdown on which neighborhoods are the best bet for setting down roots.

Houston's least, most livable neighborhoods

The Woodlands

Lieutenant Suzanne Mitchell, of Alpha & Omega Mounted Security Patrol, rides her horse, Gus, as she patrols the Macy's parking area at The Woodlands Mall. Photograph by David Hopper

Law enforcement warns of yuletide grinches

Katy

Judge: Landfill trial will conclude this month

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Duncan Klussmann

Search firm to meet with Spring Branch ISD trustees Monday

Sports

See the records the defensive lineman is setting.

J.J. Watt's historical season

See the records the defensive lineman is setting.

Find out if 'The General' thinks the Texans will be upset by the Jags.

John McClain's Week 14 picks

Entertainment

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Houston elves don't always behave

They're supposed to go back to see Santa, not get into trouble. 

See what the stars of this holiday favorite have been up to. 

'Love Actually': Then and now

See what the stars of this holiday favorite have been up to. 

These happenings help spread holiday cheer.

Top 5 events going on around Houston

Houston Dining & Food

Here are the top places for this country classic.

Houston's best chicken fried steaks

Here are the top places for this country classic.

Get your Brit fix at these local spots.

Inside Houston's British pubs

Music

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 28: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga arrive to their "Cheek To Cheek" taping at Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 28, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

Odd duo to perform in Houston

Movies

Benedict Cumberbatch poses in the press room with the Hollywood actor award at the Hollywood Film Awards at the Palladium on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Cumberbatch to play Doctor Strange

Travel

10. Hong Kong: Hong Kong is a popular destination for professionals working in the financial sector, who account for 45% of the expats surveyed. Higher salaries and the chance of career progression attract foreigners, as well as Hong Kong’s location as a launchpad for travel.

Top 10 expat countries

Lifestyle

This Memorial mansion was bursting with partiers. 

Houstonians fete Japan's leader

This Memorial mansion was bursting with partiers. 

Here's what everyone will wear in 2015. 

Pantone picks new Color of the Year

Holidays in Houston

Celebrating with Santa over the years

Being a parent around the holidays is tough.  

Yesterday's toys that today's kids would hate

Health Zone

Celebrate the season without busting your buttons.

Holiday parties: Eat this, not that

Celebrate the season without busting your buttons.

Here's some real and reassuring advice.

What doctors tell their friends about cancer

Business

Bush Continental's newest jet has unbelievable perks, and cost.

Highflying luxury in Houston

Bush Continental's newest jet has unbelievable perks, and cost.

CareerBuilder's new report reveals the best work options and what they pay.

New report reveals the best work options and what they pay

Fuel Fix

Bird’s fate shaping energy development

Cars

A model poses beside the Maserati Alfieri concept car on display at the LA Auto Show's press and trade day in Los Angeles, California on November 19, 2014. Nearly 60 North American and World vehicle debuts will be unveiled at this years auto show which opens to the public from November 21 to 30. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN

Take a ride back through 100 years of Maserati

Jobs

Religious stuff Even if you're sure a colleague follows a particular faith or spiritual practice, statues, posters and even candle holders with angelic carvings are never a good idea. Religious items are very personal to most people and receiving such a gift from a coworker may be off-putting.

7 worst office gifts

Homes

Frankly, my dear, this old Hollywood home is gorgeous.

Legendary star's house for sale

Frankly, my dear, this old Hollywood home is gorgeous.

See the inside of the actress' NYC town house.

'Sex and the City' star's home for sale

US & World

Grand jury decision in chokehold case prompts more outcry.

Protesters flood N.Y. streets again

Grand jury decision in chokehold case prompts more outcry.

More than 190 nations are working on a new treaty at a U.N. conference in Peru.

How Earth's climate has changed

Opinions & Editorials

Growing money

According to modern-day real estate agents, you won't find an investment as lovely...

Zajicek: Promises of health care innovation at risk

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John Tocts, behind the counter of John's Place aboard the Sunset Limited, has been with Amtrak 4 years.

On the Sunset Limited, the characters you meet help to pass the hours

Tocts, a congenial sort with a round, friendly face, is standing behind the...

The former Spring Branch Medical Center at 8850 Long Point. The eight-story professional building at 8830 Long Point and seen in this photo to the right of the hospital is separately owned and will not be part of the demolition.

Wrecking ball heading for old Spring Branch hospital

The former Spring Branch Medical Center will be demolished this month, a...

The 65th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, in Houston, Texas. ( Gary Coronado / Houston Chronicle )

With iPod crisis averted, it's time to ride

Nine years ago, I wrote a column about a 16-year-old Houston Astros batboy...

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