West University Flying Tigers 12U is preparing for a trip to Cooperstown in 2027. To help cover expenses, the Flying Tigers are stepping up to the plate with fundraisers. They are also donating 10 percent of fundraising proceeds to Houston Pets Alive. buff.ly/ylUu0WX

From our Oct. 2016 issue: "Did you know that Houston is haunted? Or at least parts of it supposedly are. With Halloween around the corner, we thought it was time to revisit the Bayou City’s spooky side." buff.ly/qmcNb4h

"Being surrounded by so many different cultures changes more than just what you know about the world. It changes how you understand people..." #schoolbuzz @VillageVikings buff.ly/Kx1itQj

It's #NationalPumpkinDay and Halloween Week! Find some fun, seasonal pumpkin recipes in this 2014 feature, including pumpkin stuffed with everything good, pumpkin seed-crusted chicken, pumpkin hummus, pumpkin mac and cheese, and more. Happy fall, y'all. buff.ly/ZBD7fa3

This spinach salad, complete with apples, maple, and bacon, is a little warm and slightly wilted, perfect for crisp fall weather. #backporchtable buff.ly/TAh9tKY

The West University Softball Association honored 14 players through its graduate recognition program, which celebrates athletes who have participated in at least eight recreational seasons and competed in a WUSA 14U CO-OP spring season. buff.ly/JwwVOa1

This weekend is jam-packed with fun, including West U’s Full Moon Fest, Bellaire's Party at the Pavilion, Lone Star Flight Museum's Halloween at the Hangar, Levy Park's Howl-o-Ween Dog Parade and Costume Contest, and more. buff.ly/kRy7alc

More than 400 supporters gathered for the Dare to Reach gala benefiting nonprofit @Elijah_Rising, which combats sex trafficking in Houston. buff.ly/1kTsKpo

This group of friends have a longstanding pumpkin patch birthday tradition. Read more in this 2023 feature. buff.ly/6FybWXf

Jissa George, a senior at @DuchesneHouston, volunteers with ENGin, a nonprofit that helps bridge the language barrier for Ukrainian students through one-on-one conversations with English-speaking volunteers. buff.ly/cseel2n

Madison Wade, an @EmeryWeiner eighth grader, received the Raymond E. Plotkin Maccabi Tennis Scholarship, established in 2009 by Elaine and Ronald Plotkin to honor the life and memory of their son and local tennis player Raymond Plotkin. @erjcchouston buff.ly/ipb7P4V

It's the perfect time of year for Caramel Apples. Make it even easier with Caramel Apple Slices for a festive, fun treat. buff.ly/oj2G3vT

Round Top on the Runway welcomed @SBISD supporters to The Post Oak Hotel for a curated shopping event, luncheon, and fashion show. buff.ly/M5HzD7J

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has approved girls flag football as an official pilot program for the 2028-2029 school year. In this Nov. 2025 feature, read more about the surge in popularity of girls flag football. buff.ly/iZbNBAx

School is in full swing and so is our School Buzz blog. Here, meet our 2026-27 correspondents, and check out their articles throughout the school year. These talented students are working hard and covering a wide range of interesting topics. #schoolbuzz buff.ly/vwtjwOT

Mandy Selber, a volunteer for @second_servings, was expecting a typical day working at the Pop-Up Grocery Store. Instead, his wife, Ronna, and daughter, Jenny Gustafson, arranged for a surprise birthday celebration: Mandy’s friends working alongside him. buff.ly/6f1gTiU

With the dip in temperatures, we're feeling like soup. In particular, Butternut Squash Soup. buff.ly/LYHJDaq