For a decade now, our world has been saved countless times by a group of heroes. They’ve saved us from economic collapse, malicious sentient computers, gigantic armadillos, and they have even protected us from themselves. Most of us were born without super powers. Not all of us, but most of us. Maybe that elusiveness would explain our fascination with super beings throughout history. The time has come again when our world is in need of salvation, when the heroes must come again and fix the mess that we lowly humans have created. This Saturday, you’ll be able to join the ... Read More »

     Illustration by Rafael Mayorga and Blake Jones An investigative look into the new Houston Press guidelines for adult advertising Words and photos by Amanda Hart Correction: It was stated that Village Media Group owns and operates 13 print publications. However, due to the recent sales of SF Weekly (which was sold to The San Francisco Newspaper Company four months after VGM took over) and Seattle Weekly (which was sold to Sound Publishing very soon after VGM took over) there are now 11 print publications under VGM. Editor’s Note: In January 2012, FPH ran an article in our annual ... Read More »

 Illustrations by Blake Jones and John Forse  “Opinions are like nipples, everybody has one. Some have firm points, others are barely discernible through layers, and some are displayed at every opportunity regardless of whether the audience has stated, ‘I am interested in your nipples’ or not.” ― David Thorne Now, before you go getting all butthurt, please note that the opinions expressed in these next several pages are simply that: opinions. Everyone has got ‘em and everyone is entitled to ‘em. These statements are not meant to offend, rather they are meant to alert you to things you may not ... Read More »

The good thing about video is it is harder to mis-spell shit. Free Press TV has arrived and brought friends. Join us as we interview Mayor Annise Parker, go to the gun show, visit with Arthur Bates, and enjoy some Lightning Bolt. Watch now, tell a friend, and prepare yourself for tons more to come. Expect an episode every 2 weeks and tricklings of goodness in between. Read More »

WORST OF HOUSTON 2011 ” The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.” - Friedrich Nietzsche They say sunlight is the best antiseptic. They also say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.  Why those are relevant, I don’t know. But we are proud to offer up our annual Worst of Houston list this year in our continuing efforts to make Houston a better place by exposing some of it’s worst components. We can’t vouch for factual accuracy, positive motivation, or anything else for that ... Read More »

Not to get too far ahead of ourselves on the weekend previews but The Houston Press has announced a tentative schedule for the Chris Gray Benefit coming up on Saturday, January 14, 2012.    As many of you know, the local music scribe suffered a heart attack not long ago.  Given how young he is, that was a huge shock to everyone.  Thankfully he is recovering from the incident and the benefit is being held to help pay for his medical bills.  What many of you (especially younger) readers may not appreciate is how much Chris Gray has done for local music ... Read More »

Gather around you fellow haters, cynics, and video game store clerks and bask in the hate that is our annual ‘Worst of Houston 2010’; a collection of the worst antics of 2010 in Houston and even beyond! Be forewarned, we pull no punches here and call em’ like we see them.  So if you are included on this list, take it not as a stab but rather a nudge to change your actions and work towards a better tomorrow. We know we will. McCoin, you are fired! - Illustrations by Michael C. Rodriguez Worst Invasion of Privacy: Red light cameras ... Read More »