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August 1, 2025
Why Astros didn't add to pitching staff during trade-deadline spree
The Astros were in talks to add a frontline starter but a deal didn't materialize. However, there are other internal options.
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August 1, 2025
Houston’s Sunnova Energy to sell most assets in $118M bankruptcy deal
Houston residential solar company Sunnova Energy received a judge's approval to sell most of its assets to a group of lenders in a $118M ban...
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August 1, 2025
Former Astros closer Ryan Pressly designated for assignment by Chicago Cubs
Ryan Pressly, who the Astros traded to the Cubs, likely will elect to become a free agent, making himself available to any team for the leag...
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July 31, 2025
As Carlos Correa returns to Astros, revisiting his long history in Houston
A look back at key moments in Carlos Correa's Astros career as he returns to Houston.
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July 31, 2025
This tick-borne disease almost made Justin Timberlake stop touring. What is it?
CDC data shows Texas had 27 reported cases of the disease in 2023, and the disease is more common in other parts of the country.
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July 31, 2025
TxDOT cuts some Texas 288 toll rates in south Houston
The average daily rates will be reduced by nearly half on the Harris County portion of the toll lanes.
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July 31, 2025
Houston-area cities fight CenterPoint’s $1.3B rate hike for Beryl, other storms
CenterPoint Energy wants to charge customers $1.3 billion for Hurricane Beryl and other storms. Houston-area cities say that’s too much.
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July 31, 2025
2 Houston men indicted on federal murder charges in alleged gang shooting
Terry Ardoin, 24, and Travonte Ardoin, 27, are accused of fatally shooting Shaquille Lewis, 29, on June 24, 2022, in connection with an ongo...
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July 31, 2025
Freeze-dried fruit recalled in 43 states due to potential listeria contamination
Sam's Club customers should throw away multi-packs of freeze-dried fruit after an announcement that the product may cause listeria infection...
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July 31, 2025
Houston oil majors face earnings drop amid crude price drop
Houston oil giants like Exxon and Chevron expect their lowest earnings in four years following consistent drop in crude prices as market vol...
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July 31, 2025
'The Naked Gun' reboot has some laughs but it's not what it could have been
Liam Neeson takes over for Leslie Nielsen in the lead role but he brings a more aggressive energy
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July 31, 2025
Starbucks is ending Pick Up store program. What about Houston stores?
The chain is re-emphasizing its traditional coffeehouses and the relationship between baristas and customers.
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July 31, 2025
Astros trade for Marlins' Jesús Sánchez, giving Houston a left-handed bat
Jesús Sánchez gives the Astros a left-handed bat, something general manager Dana Brown said was a priority for the team entering the trade d...
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July 31, 2025
What to know about ticket sales for the World Cup in Houston
Seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston. When will general tickets go on sale?
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July 31, 2025
Carlos Correa close to returning to Houston Astros in blockbuster trade
Carlos Correa, who started his career in Houston, is coming back to the Astros in a deadline deal with the Twins.
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July 31, 2025
Texas A&M researcher in ICE custody after being held for days at airport
A doctoral student at Texas A&M who was held by immigration agents at an airport for a week is now detained in Arizona and remains in remova...
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July 31, 2025
Trump plans to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren
President Donald Trump plans to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren. The program was created in 1966 and h...
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July 31, 2025
Ride-share zone expansion at IAH anticipates growth, World Cup travelers
World Cup buzz, future growth in Houston: Houston Airports expands curbside services at Bush Intercontinental.
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July 31, 2025
Houston Theater Week is back. Here's what you can expect
Houston Theater Week returns Aug. 18-24 with BOGO ticket deals to nearly 400 performances across Houston, plus a new AI-powered assistant.
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July 31, 2025
Houston movie theater showing $3 movies this weekend to celebrate renovations
Regal Greenway Grand Palace is showing select movies this weekend for $3 to celebrate renovations at the Upper Kirby movie theater.
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July 31, 2025
Houston man indicted over killing of Afghan refugee in parking dispute
A grand jury indicted Katia Bougere for killing Abdul Rahman Waziri, an Afghan refugee and veteran ally, after an April parking dispute in H...
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July 31, 2025
The 10 best dishes restaurant critic Bao Ong ate in July
Chronicle restaurant critic Bao Ong’s best bites in July included cheesesteaks, Caesar salads and churros.
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July 31, 2025
After 8-year wait, Texas sets record for longest lightning bolt
A 2017 lightning “megaflash” stretching from North Texas to Missouri was about 515 miles long, as confirmed by satellite and ground-based da...
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July 31, 2025
Aurora self-driving trucks will travel during the night on Texas highways
Aurora added that it has completed two trips a day and can now make 12 trips.
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July 31, 2025
Here's how to get in on the earliest round of World Cup ticket sales
Visa cardholders will get the first chance to purchase 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets.
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July 31, 2025
Review: Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 'Cloud' gives an online crook what he deserves
The low-key, slow-burn Japanese thriller was Japan's entry for the international film Oscar this year
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July 31, 2025
Peak hurricane activity for Texas starts in August. What's coming?
Texas has avoided early-season tropical storms so far, but the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season starts in mid-August and lasts into mid...
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July 31, 2025
Astros are ready to see Alex Bregman at Fenway. And then beat him and Red Sox
The Houston Astros play the Boston Red Sox for the first time this season, which means facing former teammate Alex Bregman.
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July 31, 2025
Who's up, who's down after seven days of Texans training camp
Safety Calen Bullock, tight end Cade Stover and rookies Jaylen Reed and Jaylin Noel have been among the early highlights for the Texans.
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July 31, 2025
Voters support using public money to renovate NRG and the Astrodome, poll finds
About 74% of voters said they are comfortable using public money to help renovate NRG Stadium, though a slight majority said the public's sh...
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July 31, 2025
Soccer, inclusion, and global unity: Inside the 2025 Genuine Cup in Houston
The Genuine Cup brought soccer teams from 22 countries to Rice University for a tournament played by athletes with intellectual or developme...
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July 31, 2025
White Linen Night 2025: How much tickets cost and what to expect in the Heights
White Linen Night in the Heights is no longer free; $10 early bird tickets end Thursday at midnight. General admission will cost $15 online...
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July 31, 2025
Did July 4 floods catch top Kerr County emergency officials sleeping?
So far, no evidence has shown that key county emergency officials with jurisdiction along the Guadalupe River were even awake when the Hill...
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July 31, 2025
Handel's Ice Cream in the Heights offers chance to win free ice cream for a year
The new location will open at 3425 Ella Boulevard at 11 a.m. July 31.
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July 31, 2025
Texas Republicans in Congress aren't happy about redistricting maps either
Democrats aren’t the only ones who won’t be happy with the way Texas Republicans on Wednesday proposed redrawing the state's 38 congressiona...
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July 31, 2025
Top things to do in Houston this weekend: Shakespeare Festival, Hot Wheels tour
Our weekend top picks also include Houston Restaurant Weeks, Jurassic Quest and more.
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July 31, 2025
Forget 2003 — this is the mother of all Texas gerrymanders
Republicans are doing everything possible to help politicians pick their voters rather than the other way around, putting requests from Wash...
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July 31, 2025
The places where Texas needs more lawyers. (Really. No joke.)
West Texas isn't getting the law and order it deserves.
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July 31, 2025
Is the SEC's best pass rush in Austin? Is the Big Ten delusional?
Colin Simmons and Anthony Hill Jr. are strong rushers off the edge and the Longhorns like the looks of Arkansas transfer Brad Spence.
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July 31, 2025
Sports on TV/radio listings: July 31
Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.
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July 31, 2025
Could Houston be in for a cooler August? Here's what the models say
August isn’t known for mild weather, but some forecast signs suggest that the final month of meteorological summer might not be as hot as we...
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July 31, 2025
Texas lawmakers travel to Kerrville for flood hearing
Flood relief is one of many items the Texas Legislature is taking up in the 30-day special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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July 31, 2025
Mariners in pursuit of Astros, make big move, trading for Eugenio Suárez
Shortly after the Astros made a trade for a third baseman, the Seattle Mariners came over the top and traded for the biggest bat on the mark...
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July 31, 2025
Astros acquiring third baseman Ramón Urías from Orioles
Ramón Urías made 66 starts at third for Orioles this season and helps fill a need because of Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury.
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July 31, 2025
How Jeremy Peña and Cristian Javier fared in rehab starts at Sugar Land
Jeremy Peña could return as early as Friday after Astros see how he recovers from Wednesday's game in Sugar Land where he hit a homer.
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July 31, 2025
Texas A&M student detained in California faces possible deportation
A spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement Tuesday that the man “is in ICE custody pending removal proceeding...
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July 31, 2025
Mother of Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen dies at 91 years old
Dolores "Dodie" Osteen died peacefully in her home, her son Joel said.
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July 30, 2025
Ryan Gusto bounces back to earn his seventh win as Astros beat the Nationals
After getting hit hard in loss to the Athletics, Ryan Gusto allowed just one run and threw a career-high 102 pitches in Houston's win over W...
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July 30, 2025
National Weather Service to replace Galveston transmitter after 4-month outage
National Weather Service's Galveston NOAA Weather Radio transmitter was damaged in a fire in March.
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July 30, 2025