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Best of Ken Hoffman: CultureShock! Ken on why he left Houston Chronicle
Editor's note: After the sudden death of beloved columnist Ken Hoffman on July 14, CultureMap is republishing some of our favorite "Hoffman's Houston" columns. To kick things off, here's Ken's very first essay, explaining why he …