Stepping into the Smallest Little Honky Tonk in Texas, a 1950s shack on Tomball’s Main Street, I’m enveloped by a time warp. Walls lined with weathered signs from vanished Tomball businesses whisper the town’s past, each one handpicked by Michael Dean Pierce Jr., the man behind this tiny bar.
Nestled in the heart of Katy, Christ Clinic isn’t just a medical facility; it’s a sanctuary built on the dedication of caring staff and a generous army of volunteers.
As Houston began removing “love locks” from its bridges to protect the structures, photographer Chris Pinon set out to preserve what was being lost. He documented the locks before they disappeared and searched for the people behind them, capturing the hidden stories and fleeting moments of romance left hanging in plain sight.
