NASA engineers in Houston fix crappy situation for astronauts "Happy to report that toilet is go for use," Houston CAPCOM confirmed.

thanks to the hard work of engineers at NASA here in Houston, Artemis II astronauts can now pee and poop to their hearts content www.chron.com/culture/arti...

Texas' best sandwich shop is adding third Houston-area location It has frequently been named tops in its class by foodies.

🚨Exclusive: Tony's Italian Delicatessen, a Yelp favorite in the Houston area, has announced a third location in Spring's City Place development at 1700 City Plaza Dr. It's expected to open late summer. chron.com/food/article... via @chron.com

this year, i got my first fulltime reporting job and learned a bunch about what i like doing and what i don't like doing. here's a little thread of some stuff i'm super proud of this year, sorry it's going to be long.

📭From the inbox: Medium Rare is hosting a complimentary lunch of steak frites + a soft drink for anyone with a SNAP or EBT card on Monday, Nov. 10.

📍3201 Louisiana St., Suite 110
⏲️11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

When I was playing Prime Remastered, it really just reminded me that I'd rather be playing Dread.

If you're a comedian who has had bad experiences in the Austin scene for one reason or another I'd love to hear your story

Popular Houston fried chicken restaurant announces closure Where am I supposed to eat now?

❤️ I had a lovely chat with Jason Cho, the owner of Dak & Bop, after I published an article about the restaurant's closure. He was surprised that I was a fan and one of the older regulars because I name-dropped some of his starting team. www.chron.com/food/article... via @chron.com

New crop of Texas barbecue joints is dropping the 'BBQ' It's still barbecue, but it's also something more.

🥩 I don't often get feedback on my stories from other people, buuuuut ... someone I interviewed recently said my write-up of the new trend of barbecue restaurants without "barbecue" in the name had them noodling about their business name. www.chron.com/food/article... via @chron.com

How Texas' video game trash became a New Mexico treasure When a video game flopped, the El Paso plant manager was given a task: bury the bodies.

🎮 Love this piece of Texas video game lore from @kissphoria.bsky.social. I feel there's a perception that people stopped making games after the big crash, but much of it just moved out of the U.S. Look at Elite, Karateka, Punch Out, and Pole Position. www.chron.com/culture/arti... via @chron.com

Houston foodie seeks to fix what many restaurants lack Local woman wants to bring a valuable service.

🍽️ Houston restaurant goers who are blind can often find themselves locked out of the full experience. They can also find themselves in troubling waters, like finding out a bowl of pasta is $42. But one blind foodie is offering to change things: www.chron.com/food/article... via @chron.com

“As a food-and-beverage business owner, Miller added that restaurants typically have contracts with chemical or supply companies, such as Ecolab and Trimark. Their products are industrial-grade disinfectants and don't carry an odor, separating them from the all-purpose Fabuloso.”

🐟 Ever notice fish is missing from Texas BBQ menus? Pitmasters say it’s no accident:
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🔒 There was a Houston-area restaurant that announced it was closing this week (Haven't written about it). Normally, I'm sympathetic, but this place was selling a trio of tacos for $20. Like, give me a break.

Texas musicians rally around indie duo stricken with brain cancer Cancer sucks.

💔 From a canceled SXSW debut to battling a brain tumor, Raudiver’s story has touched Houston and Galveston alike.

Tonight, musicians are stepping up with a night of music, memories, and support.

Colorful, flamboyant restaurant brand closes last Texas location It's the end of a very colorful era in the Lone Star State.

It's the end of a very colorful era in the Lone Star State.

A platter of chocolate-dipped chocolate cookies at Dessert Gallery Bakery & Cafe in Houston, Texas.

Cookie!

Houston-area barbecue trailer that got rave reviews is now closed Another local BBQ institution is saying farewell.

Another local BBQ institution is saying farewell.

Throwback prices return to one of Houston's favorite bakeries A dipped chocolate chip coffee for $1.50? In this economy?

📰 I had a chat with Dessert Gallery CEO and founder Sara Brook about what she's looking forward to as her business hits the big 3-0.

The big one? Becoming a grandma for the first time www.chron.com/food/article... via @chron.com

Fabuloso use in restaurants stirs controversy among Houston foodies A whiff of nostalgia? Or something more potent?

New: Houston diners say Fabuloso is some restaurants' secret ingredient (Wait for it) for ruining their meals www.chron.com/food/article... via @chron.com

One of the reasons that Texas has refused to repeal its unconstitutional, unenforceable ban on sodomy is because Texas Values has lobbied to keep the law on the books year after year because they view it as a "warning" that gay "lifestyle is unacceptable"

Houston donut shop didn't know 5-pound cinnamon roll was for astronaut Natalie Chun couldn't believe her eyes when NASA's Sunita Williams visited her League City store Bonnie's Donuts for a five-pound cinnamon roll.

🍩 One small step for donuts, one giant roll for NASA.

Astronaut Suni Williams made a surprise visit to a local donut shop to grab one massive treat: bit.ly/3FnLhwJ

Some Houston H-E-B stores are selling the holy grail of all beef Not many people get the chance to sample A5 wagyu. But for a limited time, the Texas grocery store chain is selling limited quantities ahead of Father's Day.

New: A5 wagyu is the holy grail of beef eating. As such, it's more difficult to come by than your run-of-the-mill meats. That said, H-E-B is opening a lane for those who would love to sample the legendary product—provided you can afford it. www.chron.com/food/article... via @chron.com

Yes, the rumors are true: A shuttered Houston pub favorite is back. Rumors surrounding Cecil's Pub's return have been circulating for months. It will be taking over the former Elro Pizza and Crudo space in Montrose/Midtown area.

Rumors surrounding Cecil's Pub's return have been circulating for months. It will be taking over the former Elro Pizza and Crudo space in Montrose/Midtown area.

i was at the astros game last weekend and when i ordered an el tiempo marg, the guy selling it to me goes "this will get you drunker than anything else we sell at the ballpark"

Houston restaurant chain refuses scorched-earth approach When Mike Knapp and Win Campbell opened the Becks Prime on Dairy Ashford, they made it a point to save as many trees as possible. And the food tastes better.

New: Apart from the ubiquitous blue logo signage along the Katy Freeway, there's only one surefire way to spot the Becks Prime off Dairy Ashford: Look for the trees. chron.com/food/article... via @chron.com

Carnival Cruise Line in damage-control mode after Galveston terminal brawl The company banned 24 passengers who brawled at Galveston's Terminal 25 after getting off the Carnival Jubilee.

"It was beyond ridiculous": 24 passengers who brawled at Galveston's cruise terminal have been banned for life from Carnival Cruises
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Houston 'Neo-Texan' pizza joint sells out after review goes viral Following a shoutout from Houston food influencer Shawn Singh, Devan and Eddie Gernert can't keep up with the demand for their Napoletana pies.

ICYMI: Houston's Talespin Pizza has been riding a viral wave, but are the influencer reviews legit? Yes, but I'm here to tell you that you should order the other stuff that isn't on socials. fun fact: owners schooled me on the 80s cartoon TaleSpin. @chron.com
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These were the best things the Chron Food team ate in January An Indian fried chicken sandwich, a trio of delicious tacos, and an impeccably cooked redfish have revived my love for the city's dining scene.

🍔 The best things we ate in Houston last month? An Indian fried chicken sandwich, a trio of delicious tacos, and an impeccably cooked redfish.
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Celebrity's visit to Houston inspired one of best meals we ate this week A new Houston restaurant and an old-timer under the freeway gave us the best of both worlds at the start of the month.

🛣️ The best thing we ate this week was a an-old timer burger underneath a tangle of Houston highways.
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if you didn't know, there's a texas burger restaurant devoted to Trump called Trump Burger that's owned by a Lebanese guy, @pererajh.bsky.social has been covering it for years