“Sig Byrd’s Houston,” by Houston’s very own Sigman Byrd, has found a permanent home on my bookshelf
Sig Byrd’s Houston is a collection of stories written by a man who took the time and effort to explore…
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A deeper look into the friends, acquaintances, and local haunts of locally-famed writer and Houstonian, Sigman Byrd, through his writings.
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Where lies Tom, the beloved mascot of Houston’s Fire Department?
On November 15, 1947, Sigman Byrd blessed his readers with the charming story of Tom, the hound dog mascot of…
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Frenchtown: Where the gumbo was hot and the accents were thick
Frenchtown Origins On November 7, 1947, Sigman Byrd took his readers on a stroll to Frenchtown, a Creole-French neighborhood to…
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At Del Monico Spaghetti House, your plate comes with a side of bibs
We’ve all been the victim of a large, messy meal at a restaurant. Sometimes the burger is just too sloppy…
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“Misty” Howard: The Travis Street Magician With A Mean Sleight of Hand
In the October 6, 1947 printing of The Stroller, Sigman Byrd introduces his readers to “Misty Howard,” a talented magician…
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Mrs. Adelaide Chapin: Sigman Byrd’s florist of choice
On October 1, 1947, Sigman Byrd told his readers that the only florist he’d purchase hydrangeas from would be that…