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October 10, 2025
October heat wave in Houston is part of record warmth across U.S.
Houston’s above-normal October heat ranks among the city’s warmest starts to the month on record, as record warmth is reported across the co...
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October 10, 2025
Texas high school football scores: Thursday, Oct. 9
Thursday's statewide Texas high school football scores in the seventh week of the 2025 season.
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October 10, 2025
Savannah Bananas will play game at Texas A&M's Kyle Field in 2026
The Savannah Bananas released their 2026 schedule Thursday and it includes trips to 14 MLB ballparks and 10 football stadiums including a co...
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October 10, 2025
HISD Board of Managers votes to terminate union leader
The district removed Houston Education Association president Michelle Williams from her teaching job.
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October 9, 2025
Will Texas schools face lawsuits over new prayer time rule?
Advocacy groups including the ACLU told school districts if they comply with Texas Senate Bill 11, they may face legal consequences.
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October 9, 2025
Gunna Houston "Wun World Tour" tickets go on sale Monday, here's how to get them
Gunna to perform in Houston in December for his "Wun World Tour," Here's how to get tickets.
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October 9, 2025
Twins testify against their mom after escaping Cypress home in handcuffs
A pair of teen twins who escaped their Cypress home in 2022 and alleged their mother tied them up and forced them to drink bleach testified...
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October 9, 2025
Houston's Khruangbin touring to celebrate 10th anniversary of debut album
Khruangbin returns to Houston to celebrate 10 years of their debut album 'The Universe Smiles Upon You.' Here's what to know.
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October 9, 2025
Rolling Stone’s list of 250 best songs full of Houston's influence
Rolling Stone's 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far list shows a respectable Houston representation.
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October 9, 2025
Chicago federal judge to partially block Texas National Guard deployment
A Chicago federal judge partially blocked President Donald Trump’s deployment of Texas troops in Illinois on Thursday, but did not immediate...
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October 9, 2025
Houston bayou deaths: 3 more people identified in latest ME records
Harris County's medical examiner has released three new identities and one more cause of death for people found dead in Houston bayous this...
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October 9, 2025
Mike Miles says HISD is retaining higher-rated teachers from evaluations
Houston ISD is keeping larger shares of higher-rated teachers compared with lower-rated teachers in its evaluation system.
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October 9, 2025
Baking soda rockets ignite imagination
Baking Soda Rocket Day, a national initiative that invited approximately 14,000 classrooms across the country to take part in the fun and ed...
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October 9, 2025
Commission hears HISD teachers' experiences of 'trauma' during state takeover
A commission examining the effects of the state takeover of Houston ISD focused on teachers in a listening session.
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October 9, 2025
Ken Paxton urges closed GOP primaries, will not defend state in lawsuit
The Republican Party of Texas sued the state to keep Democrats and non-GOP voters from participating in their primary election.
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October 9, 2025
Map: See where Houston's innermost schools are losing students
Houston's core public schools are losing thousands of students annually, with declining birth rates and a growing school choice movement. Ca...
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October 9, 2025
Shipping container building manufacturer moves operations to Conroe
A Miami-based company specializing in sustainable solutions across various industries, including container homes and buildings, is relocatin...
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October 9, 2025
Workers injured in Mont Belvieu plant explosion file negligence lawsuit
The fire took place at a ONEOK "fractionation complex" and came from a heating system, according to an earlier statement by the corporation.
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October 9, 2025
Harris County libraries urge residents to check out banned books
Harris County Public Library System is designated as a book sanctuary.
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October 9, 2025
UH quarterback Conner Weigman on track to play against Oklahoma State
Conner Weigman, who was injured against Texas Tech, practiced for a second straight day and appears to be ready to play against Oklahoma Sta...
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October 9, 2025
Houston Astros' hitting coach Alex Cintrón will not return for 2026
Alex Cintrón had been with team since 2017 but Houston's offense struggled for most of 2025.
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October 9, 2025
Shipping company Yang Ming will close Houston office, lay off 118 workers
Yang Ming (America) Corporation will close its Houston office and layoff more than 100 workers.
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October 9, 2025
Here's what NBA general managers really think about the Rockets
In NBA's annual survey, general managers were high on Houston's Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant but less sure of Rockets' overall potential
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October 9, 2025
Texas National Guard troops sent to Chicago aren't getting paid
When President Trump called them to active duty, the Texas troops went on the federal payroll. But the government shutdown has cut off paych...
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October 9, 2025
Raising Cane's rolls out glow-in-the-dark Halloween cup. Here is when to get one
Chicken chain Raising Cane’s is getting into the spirit of Halloween this month offering a limited-edition glow-in-the-dark specialty cup an...
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October 9, 2025
Is Texas coach Steve Sarkisian on the hot seat? No, but pressure is real
Longhorns fans are becoming impatient heading into the Texas-OU game and quickly forgetting what Steve Sarkisian has done but that's the wor...
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October 9, 2025
Hotel Saint Augustine receives sole Michelin Key award in Texas for 2025
Bunkhouse Hotel's inaugural Houston property has 71 guest rooms on 2.2-acres behind the Menil Collection.
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October 9, 2025
Houston woman deported to Mexico after mental-health episode landed her in jail
A Mexican woman whose family asked Houston police for help during a mental-health episode has been deported after authorities took her to th...
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October 9, 2025
I was a juror in Robert Roberson’s ‘shaken baby’ trial. We were wrong.
On Thursday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a stay of execution for Robert Roberson, whose murder conviction was based on 'shak...
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October 9, 2025
Texas officials investigate group's plan to 'take over' Loving County
A Houston Chronicle investigation of a group’s plan to sweep local elections in remote Loving County draws alarm from state, federal and loc...
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October 9, 2025
Appeals court stops Robert Roberson's execution, orders review of trial
Death row inmate Robert Roberson's execution, scheduled for next week, has been stayed following a ruling by the Texas Court of Criminal App...
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October 9, 2025
Jerry likely to become hurricane Friday. Here's where it's headed
Texas has yet to face a direct landfall by a tropical system and the chances of tropical trouble on the Gulf Coast are quickly running out.
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October 9, 2025
Why top football recruit Keisean Henderson picked UH and has stuck with Cougars
Despite overtures from many of nation's top programs, quarterback Keisean Henderson remains loyal to UH and Willie Fritz who earned his trus...
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October 9, 2025
Houston at Oklahoma State: How to watch, date, time, TV channel
Cougars look to bounce back after first loss of season against Texas Tech with a trip to Stillwater, Okla.
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October 9, 2025
Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from Korean Festival to Texas Ren Fest
Our weekend top picks also include the Bayou City Art Festival, DroneArt Show, International Quilt Festival and more.
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October 9, 2025
Can “Y’all Street” rival Wall Street? Texas thinks so.
The Texas Stock Exchange expects to launch trading and corporate listings next year.
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October 9, 2025
Astros season in review: Rotation. Hunter Brown, Framber Valdez and injuries
Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez were the constants in a season defined by injuries, Now, free agency awaits Valdez.
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October 9, 2025
UH bowl projections: Experts have Cougars anywhere from NRG to Memphis
The Cougars still need two wins to become bowl eligible for first time since 2022 but appear on track for a game relatively close to home.
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October 9, 2025
Taste test: See what Houston-area kids thought about new cafeteria options
More than 250 students from all over Harris County took to the Humble Civic Center Wednesday morning to sample hundreds of dishes and give f...
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October 9, 2025
What we know about the shooting spree that left 4 dead across Houston area
A shooting spree that started with a road rage incident in Sugar Land and ended in southwest Houston left four people dead Wednesday, includ...
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October 9, 2025
The Texans remade their offensive line. The early results seem promising.
From trading All-Pro Laremy Tunsil to firing line coach Chris Strausser, Houston remade its offensive line. Changes are starting to click.
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October 9, 2025
The 5 hottest Republican Congressional primaries building in Texas
The Republican primary ballot in Texas is brimming with hot congressional battles, thanks in large part to President Donald Trump's redistri...
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October 9, 2025
UH President Renu Khator encourages demoralized faculty in annual address
Renu Khator held her 17th annual "state of the university" address.
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October 9, 2025
Sports on TV/radio listings: Oct. 9
Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.
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October 9, 2025
Houston needs a City Council willing to stand up to the mayor
Houstonians should pick Jordan Thomas for City Council At Large 4 because of his optimistic vision for our city's future, writes the Houston...
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October 9, 2025
Houston faces high fire danger Thursday as dry front arrives
A dry front moving into Houston on Thursday will bring lower humidity and gusty winds, creating a high fire risk across the region.
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October 9, 2025
'It just felt normal.' How Kevin Durant fared in Rockets' debut in win over Jazz
Kevin Durant scores 20 points in his first game with the Rockets and shows how smoothly he fits with new team.
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October 9, 2025
Houston GRB workers approve strike vote in $23 wage push
The roughly 100 unionized food service workers can now call a strike at any time.
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October 8, 2025
Mayor Whitmire overhauls 'broken' Midtown agency stung by corruption case
Mayor John Whitmire charges four new board members with cleaning up Midtown Redevelopment Authority, where public housing funds have been pu...
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October 8, 2025