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Houston ISD prepares for possible transition as Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges to end state takeover

Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa plans to fire TEA Commissioner Mike Morath and end state takeovers in January, potentially returning Houston ISD to local control. Current HISD leaders are preparing a transition package and will not lock in takeover-era reforms ahead of the handover. Parents are hopeful that returning power to the...

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Inside Houston’s annual powwow: Family, fry bread and a 9-month-old dancer

For 36 years, Traders Village has kept the powwow tradition alive in Houston.

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Houston families welcome children home at Harris County National Adoption Day

Twenty families and 24 children gathered at a superhero-themed Harris County courthouse celebration Friday to make their adoptions official and begin a new chapter together.

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Patrick Accuses Houston of Becoming a 'Sanctuary City'; Whitmire Pushes Back

Outgoing Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Houston Mayor John Whitmire are clashing over immigration enforcement, with Patrick accusing Whitmire of turning Houston into a "sanctuary city." Whitmire rejects that label. His executive order, signed last Friday, directs the Houston Police Department to contact Immigration and Customs Enforcement only when someone commits a "jailable offense." The mayor defended Houston as a welcoming city of immigrants and said police would protect the public when someone commits a crime, regardless of immigration status. Whitmire said protecting city finances also shaped his approach. He said Abbott threatened the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars over compliance with Senate Bill 4. With Democrats taking office after their midterm victories, Whitmire anticipates better relationships with state leaders he knew as Texas Senate colleagues. Patrick warned Texas could become a "sanctuary state." Patrick acknowledged Democrats won the midterms fairly, but rejected the idea Texas had permanently turned blue. He described the state as purple and cited stronger Democratic voter turnout.

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Morningstar Properties Buys Surfside Marina in Houston

Surfside Marina, a 31.17-acre marina property in Surfside Beach, Texas, was recently purchased by Morningstar Properties, LLC. Located at 827 Gulf Road, the marina is approximately 65 miles south of downtown Houston. Surfside Marina has two adjacent campuses totaling 31.17 acres, according to a news release, including a 29.57-acre main...

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Thanksgiving To Go in Houston: Where to Order Your Holiday Feast in 2026

Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table with family and friends, but there’s no law stating someone has to stay in the kitchen all day to make that happen. Houston restaurants are ready to handle the cooking this year, with to-go offerings ranging from traditional turkey-and-trimmings feasts to more unexpected ways to celebrate the holiday.

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Global Nonprofit One World One Family Opens Stafford HQ, Eyes Houston Hunger Crisis

A global nonprofit with roots in rural India has planted its newest flag in Stafford, opening a U.S. headquarters this week at 12603 Southwest Freeway that organizers say will anchor a push into Houston-area health care, hunger relief and job training. One World One Family opened the office on Thursday, bringing its tally of U.S. offices to 10.

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Owner turning former suburban Waffle Bus into Vietnamese restaurant

They're trading one kind of food for another.

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10 Houston chefs share 15 top soups that offer comfort and sustenance

Happy soup season to all who celebrate. The weather has finally dipped low enough in Houston that diners can enjoy a hearty bowl of soup without breaking a sweat. With so many delicious selections at Houston restaurants, we turned to Houston's chef and other restaurant industry experts to find out which brothy creations are worth seeking out.

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Free outdoor movies coming to Downtown Houston parks in November and December

Downtown Houston will host a series of free outdoor movie screenings at Trebly Park and Market Square Park throughout November and December.

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She was operated on before she was even born. Now, she’s thriving.

HOUSTON – Camille doesn’t know it yet, but she’s already a fighter. At just 24 weeks in the womb, she underwent a groundbreaking surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston — a procedure that doctors say has never been performed anywhere else in the United States. Today, she’s three months old, hitting every developmental milestone, and giving her parents in Lafayette, Louisiana something they once weren’t sure they’d have: hope.

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What it takes to make the Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 restaurants list

From anonymous visits to careful rankings, here’s how the Chronicle’s food team built its Top 100 list.

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Houston electric bills: Half of what you pay now goes to CenterPoint

HOUSTON – Texans are frustrated by rising electricity bills — and some say they are struggling to keep up. “When we moved in in 2019, my bill was never over $200,” Sean Gambini said. “Now the bill is $500, $600, $700 — almost $800.”. Dan...

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A Houston Couple's 3-Month-Old Spent 9 Hours at the Airport on His First Trip Before the Ground Stop Canceled Their Flight

A Houston couple's 3-month-old spent 9 hours at Bush Airport on Nov. 13 before the nationwide FAA ground stop canceled the family's flight to Orlando.

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One Last Day of Sun Before Sunday Soaker Slams Houston

Houston is getting one more clear, dry day before the weekend turns soggy. Friday starts in the mid-50s under sunny skies, with temperatures climbing to around 72 degrees before easing back later in the afternoon. The sharper change arrives Sunday, when showers and thunderstorms are expected across the region with...

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Texas Animal Control Called About Sick Alligator, Finds Something Else Entirely

A call about a sick alligator in a Houston-area neighborhood ended with a surprise: the apparently distressed reptile was actually an inflatable pool float that had gotten loose. Sugar Land Animal Services sent Animal Services Officer Perez to investigate. From a distance, the supposed alligator looked convincing enough to raise concern, but closer inspection revealed the mix-up. The department shared the encounter on Facebook Thursday. Officers got a laugh out of the discovery, but emphasized that they take every report of distressed wildlife seriously. Their advice: keep a safe distance from wildlife that appears sick or injured and call experts. Real alligators inhabit Fort Bend County and are most active between April and July. The city says alligators typically avoid humans. Residents should notify authorities about alligators in roadways, approaching people along the water, or repeatedly following boats. Sugar Land Animal Services can relocate nuisance alligators measuring less than four feet long. Officers assess larger alligators to determine what guidance to provide.

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'This is a big problem': Southwest Houston residents frustrated by recurring water outages

Residents in the Parkside subdivision in southwest Houston say they are relieved their water is back on, but worry the outages aren't over.

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Feds: Houston plastics seller allegedly used lies to secure $25 million credit line from bank

Aman Mehta, 33, allegedly lied to obtain a $25 million line of credit for his business, Grow Materials. He later admitted he'd been dishonest about the company's finances, according to court records.

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Montrose Pizza Spot Opens Till 2 A.M. With Detroit Slices and a Full Bar

Montrose has a new place to grab a slice well past midnight. Crocker Street Pizza opened Nov. 5 at 2320 Crocker St., serving pizza and other food from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m., giving the neighborhood another late-night option for when the craving hits after the bars start winding down.