Very few, if any, Houston society events can elicit tears, laughter, and hoots and hollers — all in the same night. But, not every event is Elizabe
Houston s greatest and most defining moments of 2020
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Courtesy of ABC This pandemic year has left many shaken, walking wounded with a profound sense of loss, despair, and grief. Factor in the broiling summer of racial tension after the George Floyd murder, plus the recent political polarization, and it all seems too much to bear. But Houstonians are nothing if not resilient. To wit: We roll our eyes at tropical storms, smirk at hurricanes, and patiently endure floods. When crisis strikes as it does we hunker down, and step up to help our neighbors. This city teaches us to endure hardships, nuisances, and even disasters with grace, aplomb, and even humor.
Houston s bravest heat up this year s hottest society stories
Houston s bravest heat up this year s hottest society stories Houston s bravest strike a scorching pose at the Red Hot Gala.
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Editor’s note: During its busiest seasons, Houston’s society set was forced to deftly pivot this year, with many organizations hosting virtual events instead of in-person fêtes. While these virtual affairs admirably captured the soiree spirit (folks happily donned their formalwear at home in front of their computers), nothing quite beats the real thing.
So, it was with a sense of fearlessness that some groups opted to throw in-person galas, notably, an event honoring Houston s bravest.