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Downtown Houston will transform into a Western heritage celebration ahead of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo when the season kicks off with its annual Houston Rodeo Run and parade on March 1. www.houstonchronicle.com/rodeo/articl...

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A 50-car garage, gold wine room and saltwater pool: Inside Houston's most expensive January homes www.houstonchronicle.com/business/rea...

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A 21-year-old man in jail awaiting trial for capital murder was mistakenly released by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office earlier this week. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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The largest measles outbreak in Texas in more than 30 years showed no signs of slowing down on Friday, rising to 90 cases across seven counties. www.houstonchronicle.com/health/artic...

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A billboard that appears to be sponsored by Enron welcoming people to the Gulf of America has been put up in Galveston.

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In the past three years, Lotto Texas has seen two of its biggest-ever jackpots claimed. In both instances, the winning ticket was processed in a boiler-room-like processing facility attached to a noticeably unbusy store affiliated with an online ticket company.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick plans to put taxpayer dollars in a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to boost an industry economists warn will end in tears, writes columnist Chris Tomlinson.

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order intended to make in vitro fertilization more affordable, but Texas doctors are split on whether it will reduce the cost of the fertility treatment.

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The Bludorns' restaurants may be high on Houstonians' reservation lists, but their own most-frequented spots may surprise regulars. Here is how Victoria Pappas Bludorn and Aaron Bludorn, Houston’s restaurant power couple, spend their best day in the city. www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/bes...

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Opinion: An audit uncovered inefficient, wasteful spending in Houston's city government. John Whitmire has to put his house in order before asking for more taxes, writes the Chronicle's Editorial Board.

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Former Houston news anchor Chauncy Glover's sudden death three months ago has been ruled accidental, the result of "acute intoxication" from the effects of methamphetamine and chloroethane, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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NASA employees at the Johnson Space Center learned Tuesday night that the center's probationary employees would be spared from the latest round of layoffs under the Trump administration — a surprise turn of events hours after many were bracing to be fired. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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A man sought in a University of Houston campus rape was captured Tuesday, hours after officials pleaded for tips in hopes of finding him after a communication snafu between prosecutors and police led to his release from jail. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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Managers at the Johnson Space Center told new employees still in their probationary period — which lasts at least one year — that they should prepare to be let go as early as Tuesday. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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Alex Bregman took a moment to reflect on the nine big league seasons he spent with the Houston Astros as he was introduced as the newest member of the Boston Red Sox on Sunday morning. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astro...

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This Lamar CISD elementary school is the most improved in Houston. Here's how they did it. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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An arctic cold front will send frigid temps to Houston this week. Here's a timeline. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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'Gulf of America' name change prompts potential lawsuit by Mexican government against Google www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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Senate Finance Committee members say they suspect money laundering, possible other crimes, and suggest Texas Rangers investigation. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investi...

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A fire started overnight at the home of the Lamar CISD instruction coach who was shot to death in Richmond, according to news outlets. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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Rockets' Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson played against each other Friday in the Rising Stars Challenge. Thompson's weekend will continue with the All-Star Game. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...

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A quirky TxDOT regulation from 2006 would make ferry travel faster. So why won’t TxDOT honor it? www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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R&B group Jagged Edge is the third performer revealed for Bun B's Birthday Bonanza at Houston Rodeo. www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainmen...

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BREAKING: Alex Bregman is in agreement on a deal with the Boston Red Sox, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Wednesday night, a result that would end the third baseman’s prolonged free agency and his tenure with the Houston Astros. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astro...

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A man suspected in the the sexual assault of a University of Houston student last week had been arrested hours later by UH police and let go, Harris County court records show. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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The Trump administration is rolling back a division in the EPA that was designed to help address pollution in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods. trib.al/lsObonT

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Mayor Whitmire can only milk so much out of Metro. He needs to come out with a plan and speak plainly about a possible property tax increase. trib.al/Wq6MVCZ

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#Opinion: Why should religious organizations operate largely tax-free while our public schools struggle? trib.al/WmpgGPi

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The funding would be a nearly threefold increase from what the federal government is spending on both the Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. trib.al/vUyYteX

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Texans have adopted and adapted this originally Czech pastry and made it one of the state’s most popular breakfast items. trib.al/e0w7Vj8

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State-appointed HISD Superintendent Mike Miles lost several points in his annual performance evaluation from the board for failing to effectively communicate with community members and for not prioritizing a positive culture, according to district records. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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After nearly 900 restaurant meals in 2 years, columnist Bao Ong takes on a new role as the Chronicle’s next critic. He plans to review everything from food trucks to fine-dining establishments. www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture...

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Taking over from longtime critic Alison Cook, Bao Ong will critically cover Houston's restaurant scene from food trucks to fine dining. www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture...

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Live weather radar shows where rain is hitting Texas and the Houston area. trib.al/bc0Y9ym

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#Opinion: Why do liberal Democrats disdain an effort to make government more efficient and save taxpayer money? trib.al/99VJ3r6

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#Tomlinson: Hundreds of Texas convenience stores are selling untested, highly addictive and potentially deadly drugs as over-the-counter dietary supplements. trib.al/W5Aa0Mz

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The NIH on Friday announced a new policy that limits so-called “indirect costs,” which Houston institutions depend on to support medical research. trib.al/BIYnX0T

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Fox 26 host Isiah Carey saw an outpouring of love and support Monday after he shared a statement following a second DWI charge last week. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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Rudy Tomjanovich already was one of the best players and coaches in Rockets history. Then, he delivered the most iconic speech in the city's sports history. trib.al/awzfRLD

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President Donald Trump has unleashed federal immigration officials agents to go after virtually anyone in the country without authorization. trib.al/UUlFCS0

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Gov. Greg Abbott, who has urged congressional leaders to pay the state, is set to visit Capitol Hill Wednesday. trib.al/ybrEXij

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#Opinion: Coal has simply lost market share to cheaper, cleaner natural gas. Texas' lawsuit could harm both the energy business and consumers. trib.al/BiTrRrp

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#Opinion: Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is just what this country needs to clean up waste and privatize or eliminate wasteful agencies. trib.al/7fKu7c8

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Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare fired two prosecutors days into office after one lawyer was accused of misconduct at trial, leading to dismissed charges, and another was forced out for allegedly making lewd and racist comments. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

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On a six-game losing streak and with a depleted roster, the Houston Rockets’ fourth-quarter fortunes finally reversed when they needed it most. www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...

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An Austin-based federal judge ruled Friday that some aspects of a Texas law limiting minors' access to digital platforms likely violate the First Amendment, a decision Attorney General Ken Paxton immediately appealed. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/tex...

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The US's deadliest hurricane hit Galveston in 1900. Here’s what it tells us about restricting NOAA. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/hou...

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Houston officials say Levy Park's popularity has led to a need for an $8.5 million expansion. Some argue it isn't the right move. www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...

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Houston-area communities including Pearland, Atascocita and Conroe have some of the highest property tax rates in the nation. www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...

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