With his personal take on Las Californias cuisine blending coastal flavors from the Baja peninsula to California, celebrated chef Hugo Ortega is making waves at his newest venture, Zaranda. bit.ly/4vnSLEW
In their 25th season in the NFL, the Houston Texans will play inside Reliant Stadium as NRG Energy has elected to revert the building to its original name. bit.ly/4cKAyKu
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Opinion: Empty threats and blind aggression won't work in an honor culture. bit.ly/48Ny77o
Houston has many of the most congested highways in Texas, and it’s impacting your daily commute. A state analysis found that seven of the top 10 most congested highways in Texas are in Houston.
The Chronicle’s interactive map will help you see which congested freeways impact you the most. (1/2)
With four more school districts headed for a state takeover, Texas families are grappling with what happens when the state takes control of local schools.
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Former Houston police chief Troy Finner will lead Missouri City police after retiring from HPD in 2024 during an investigation into dropped cases. bit.ly/4t78EOB
Kristin Tips, the longtime presiding officer of the embattled Texas Funeral Service Commission, is no longer on the board. bit.ly/4tNmxBA
March brought another round of restaurant closures across Houston, spanning both established favorites and newer concepts as economic pressures continued to weigh on the industry. bit.ly/4ctg0VI
A $270 million mixed-use development broke ground Tuesday in Upper Kirby, a long-anticipated project that will transform a city block with luxury apartments and high-end office space. bit.ly/4sCM0fU
It's only the second time since 2015 that Trump will miss the National Rifle Association's annual convention. bit.ly/4sCvrkm
Houston developer Pagewood is breaking ground on East Blocks, a mixed-use project that could eventually encompass a collection of modernized warehouses spanning about 10 blocks southwest of Shell Energy Stadium. bit.ly/4834mzf
A long-anticipated plan to turn East Downtown warehouses into a mixed-use development is moving ahead, as a Houston developer has secured construction financing and landed a major restaurant tenant for the first phase. bit.ly/4834mzf
Houston City Council may repeal its new policy limiting police officers’ interactions with ICE agents in a special Friday meeting after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull $110 million in grants. bit.ly/4cjEkco
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Houston drivers: your commute isn’t just bad — it’s among the worst in Texas. Our interactive map shows the most congested highway stretches across the region, including the worst bottlenecks.
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The Houston Astros finished their injury-filled road trip 1-9 after a four-game sweep in Seattle. bit.ly/3O4ElZL
Houston has now put five players on the injured list in a little more than a week, including three starting pitchers. bit.ly/4ekBw1b
Is your local school district at risk of a state takeover? Explore our map to see every Texas school district under state control, and districts at risk of intervention. bit.ly/4chpioV
Since January, Expand Energy and Public Storage have relocated their headquarters to Texas, while companies including Apple have expanded in the state. bit.ly/4dKFH6d
Boardwalk Pipeline has agreed to lease four floors of the former Marathon Oil tower, taking up roughly 143,253 square feet in west Houston within the CityCentre mixed-use development. bit.ly/4sy8oXY
The Rockets, despite resting several regulars, had no problems with the Grizzlies in their final tuneup before a playoff matchup with the Lakers. bit.ly/4cqCW7P
Another nightmarish start from a pitcher put the Astros in familiar territory as their losing streak reached seven games. bit.ly/47QYdWY
A flood watch is in effect for parts of the Houston area as storms could bring 1 to 3 inches of rain, with isolated totals up to 6 inches possible. bit.ly/4ctC7vc
The makers of the most creative rides in Texas hoisted hand-crafted trophies inside a raucous parking garage Sunday afternoon as the Houston Art Car Parade awards were announced. bit.ly/41tEvNm
Truth BBQ's founders listed a renovated craftsman-style home in Houston’s Heights. Can you guess the price of this updated 3,971-square-foot property? bit.ly/4c33oFG
Caroline Bryant, born at 24 weeks, depends on highly specialized, life-saving care. A recent insurance dispute between Memorial Hermann and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas put that care at risk —highlighting how coverage battles can impact vulnerable patients. bit.ly/4ei2ZR2
Pemex, the Mexican state-owned oil company, confirmed that a diesel spill occurred Sunday morning at its facility along the Houston Ship Channel. bit.ly/41oLneV
Phil Garner, the gritty infielder who played for the Houston Astros and later managed the team to its first World Series appearance, has died. He was 76. bit.ly/4t6Nksn
Houston’s dining scene saw a wave of closures last month, with a mix of longtime favorites and newer restaurants shutting down amid rising costs and economic pressure. bit.ly/4ctg0VI
