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April 21, 2026
Greg Abbott’s Houston ICE policy warning leaves out key facts
A murder case fuels debate over Houston’s ICE policy, as Gov. Greg Abbott threatens funding cuts and Houston officials debate changes.
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April 21, 2026
Houston high school softball: Schedule for the bi-district playoffs
Schedule and information for Houston-area teams competing in the UIL softball bi-district playoffs.
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April 21, 2026
Spinach borani recipe: a Persian yogurt dish with saffron
Anita Jaisinghani shares a spinach borani recipe, a Persian yogurt dish layered with sautéed greens, roasted beets, saffron water and pistac...
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April 21, 2026
Houston Texans draft: Why Nick Caserio may trade picks again
Texans GM Nick Caserio has a long history of draft-day deals, and Houston appears poised to trade up or down again this year.
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April 21, 2026
Ex-NASA astronauts launch Astronauts For America to support democracy
Astronauts For America is a nonpartisan group that seeks to uphold constitutional values and support leaders who respect science and data-ba...
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April 21, 2026
Former Houston high school football players in 2026 NFL draft
There likely aren't any first-round picks from Houston in this year's NFL draft, but there will be several local players taken in the later...
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April 21, 2026
Richmond, Texas earns top spot on ‘magical Hallmark movie’ town list
With its historic downtown and small-town charm, Richmond has landed on a national list of places that feel like a “magical Hallmark movie.”
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April 21, 2026
Historic Houston bank building joins downtown revival effort
The multimillion-dollar renovation of a 122-year-old downtown bank building is part of a broader push to remake older offices and reshape a...
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April 21, 2026
East Texas oil well explosion prompts Nacogdoches County evacuations
Workers evacuated the oil well site without any injuries, according to the sheriff's office.
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April 21, 2026
Well-made 'Michael' movie is not quite a thriller but the music shines
The performances from Jaafar Jackson and Colman Domingo are strong but the by-the-numbers, sanitized, biopic approach and gaps in the story...
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April 21, 2026
Director David Lowery's 'Mother Mary' with Anne Hathaway is muddled
The cinematography stands out as do the musical contributions from Charli XCX, FKA Twigs and Jack Antonoff
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April 21, 2026
Fatal U.S. 290 crash shuts down highway in northwest Houston
A fatal crash occurred nearby at the highway's Gessner Road entry ramp at around 3:36 a.m., according to city officials.
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April 21, 2026
Voting rules for Houston's favorite teachers
In honor of teacher appreciation week, the Houston Chronicle is seeking nominations for Houston's favorite teachers. Readers can vote on fin...
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April 21, 2026
Teacher Appreciation Week: Nominate your favorite Houston teachers
As National Teacher Appreciation Week approaches next month, the Houston Chronicle wants to celebrate Houston's favorite teachers at public,...
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April 21, 2026
Houston Rockets: How to fix offense before Game 2 against Lakers
Kevin Durant may or may not play, but the Rockets need to fix their offense for Game 2 against the Lakers. It starts with better spacing.
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April 21, 2026
Texan David Lowery talks 'Mother Mary,' Anne Hathaway and ghosts
The Dallas filmmaker has made a career of off-kilter films but 'Mother Mary,' featuring music from Charli xcx, Jack Antonoff and FKA Twigs,...
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April 21, 2026
UT Austin's highest-paid employees 2025: Search salary data
UT salary data highlights top-paid employees, major raises and how athletics and Dell Medical School dominate the list.
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April 21, 2026
Sports on TV/radio listings: April 21
Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.
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April 21, 2026
Houston rain timing Tuesday: When storms hit hardest
Heavy rainfall will soak Houston for most of Tuesday. See the timeline for when storms arrive, when downpours peak and how commutes could be...
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April 21, 2026
The NRA's top mission in Texas: Stop James Talarico
The NRA returned to Houston for its annual meeting for the first time since 2022 during a time of rebuilding, both in terms of membership an...
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April 21, 2026
Ashanti Allen's Houston death: What led to Kevin Faux's arrest
Court records show a timeline of the Houston disappearance and death of a pregnant woman and the Louisiana arrest of her child's father.
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April 21, 2026
Emergency Tax Free Weekend: What items will be excluded from sales tax
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday until April 27, shoppers will be able to avoid sales taxes for emergency items to help in times of natural...
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April 20, 2026
Richard Flowers, Houston's celebrity event planner, dies at 75
Prolific event planner to Houston celebrities, Richard Flowers, has died at age 75. The San Antonio native and East Texas oilman found succe...
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April 20, 2026
Texas data center company Fermi America sputters as top leaders depart
Fermi America, the AI data center company backed by former Gov. Rick Perry, is facing an assortment of financial and legal woes.
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April 20, 2026
Alperen Şengün explains why he stood up as LeBron James walked past
Internet trolls made a lot of assumptions about a video showing Alperen Şengün stand up as LeBron James walked by him before Game 1. On Mond...
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April 20, 2026
Chick-fil-A offers free kids meals in Houston this week and next
Chick-fil-A is rolling out an exciting promotional offer across Houston locations, allowing children aged 12 and under to enjoy complimentar...
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April 20, 2026
Houston Rockets: Kevin Durant's Game 2 status still uncertain
The Rockets star will be a game-time decision but did practice Monday, largely looking like his usual self.
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April 20, 2026
Houston police's Blue Santa Christmas program ends after 41 years
The Houston Police Department is parting ways with a nonprofit program providing Christmas toys for children in need.
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April 20, 2026
YMCA of Greater Houston, reVision FC earn grants US Soccer foundation
The YMCA of Greater Houston and reVision FC earned grants from the U.S. Soccer foundation’s Vamos World Cup Initiative program.
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April 20, 2026
Killen’s Steakhouse revives 2006 prices in Pearland for one day
The throwback menu will be available on Friday at Killen’s original Pearland location.
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April 20, 2026
LPGA Chevron Championship at Memorial Park: Golfers to watch
Defending Chevron Championship winner Mao Saigo and 2024 winner Nelly Korda lead the field for LPGA's first major at Memorial Park.
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April 20, 2026
Singer D4vd charged with first-degree murder in the death of teen
Los Angeles officials said the singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, allegedly had a sexual relationship with Rivas, a minor, and...
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April 20, 2026
Houston man accused of killing pregnant woman arrested in Louisiana
Kevin Faux is being charged with capital murder after investigators found the body of Ashanti Allen last Thursday after she was reported mis...
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April 20, 2026
Will DRC President Félix Tshisekedi come to Houston during World Cup
DR Congo will play its World Cup opener in Houston and have their team base camp in the city. Will DRC President Félix Tshisekedi also visit...
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April 20, 2026
Houston Texans: What they should do in 2026 NFL draft
The Texans should prioritize the interior on both lines with their first two picks of the 2026 NFL draft and consider a trade down.
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April 20, 2026
Greg Abbott appoints new members to Texas Funeral Service Commission
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed three people to the Texas Funeral Service Commission board after two commissioners, including the former pres...
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April 20, 2026
Louisiana mass shooting: What we know about the 8 children killed
The children who were killed ranged in age from 3 to 11 years old.
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April 20, 2026
Tsunami warning in Japan explained: What coastal residents should know
A tsunami warning in Japan is raising questions. Here’s how tsunamis form, why warnings change and what people far from the coast should kno...
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April 20, 2026
Burgerchan expands its customizable burgers to the Heights
The popular restaurant, which first launched in 2016, is currently based in the Galleria area. This will be its second location.
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April 20, 2026
Mayor John Whitmire says Houston may amend ICE policy, not repeal it
Houston City Council was to meet Friday to consider repealing its new ICE policy, which would have taken 12 votes. The council may now inste...
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April 20, 2026
The Texas agriculture commissioner race will test the MAHA movement
Texas is ground zero for the movement to Make America Healthy Again, writes Republican candidate for agriculture commissioner Nate Sheets.
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April 20, 2026
Fact check: Does 'most of the civilized world' require ID to vote?
An ad promoting the SAVE America Act said, "83% of us favor requiring a photo ID to vote. In fact, most of the civilized world requires it b...
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April 20, 2026
What to know about the special election for Texas senate district 4
Republican Brett Ligon is facing Democrat Ron Angeletti in a special election for Texas Senate to represent a district that includes part of...
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April 20, 2026
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