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Texas breeder, partner smuggled 'ghost deer' across state
Drones are checked for air worthiness before flying from a Wing facility in Frisco, Texas, on Aug. 31, 2022. Wing, whose drones will make Super Bowl deliveries to Frisco residents, is a subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet Inc.
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Delivery drone service to drop Doritos, Pepsi at Texas homes

Look ... in the sky ... it's a bag of chips!

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President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives to speak during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2025.

Trump celebrates Texas' push to passing education legislation

Did the president make a faux pas on TruthSocial?
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Business

Exxon Mobil seeks tax breaks for proposed $8.6B Gulf Coast plant

According to reports, Exxon is seeking tax breaks to build an $8 billion plastics plant on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Food

Details of TikTok-famous Texas barbecue spot's expansion revealed

A North Texas barbecue restaurant known for its ribs, brisket and other smoked meats is expanding with a second location.
Houston & Texas

Judge blocks part of controversial Texas internet restriction law

A judge temporarily blocked enforcement of parts of a 2024 Texas law that threw restrictions and obstacles to young people trying to access social media sites. 
Sports

Could we see a Houston-area Jalen Hurts crawfish restaurant?

Jalen Hurts, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston native, loves crawfish. We're taking "You are what you eat" to its natural conclusion.
Religion

Secularism on the rise amid Christian-infused Texas political scene

Wil Jeudy is the Texas director of American Atheists. 
Culture

Massive name in real estate latest Californian to move to Texas

The downtown skyline is seen on March 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. 

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Owner Tommy Shuey is bringing 55 Seventy, a member-only private wine club, to River Oaks.
Food

Upcoming Houston foodie club costs $4,000 to $5,000 to get in

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Celebrities

Forget this guy's stupid T-shirt, look at his stupid 'cowboy boots'

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Jim McIngvale, also known as Mattress Mack, is seen before Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Arlington. 
Culture

Mattress Mack's favorite gambling spot is a Louisiana rest stop

The Chron Food team went to Spring Branch, Montrose, and the Galleria area for some of the best food in town.
Food

Celebrity's visit to Houston inspired one of best meals we ate this week

A large Google logo is seen at Google's Bay View campus in Mountain View, California on August 13, 2024.
Culture

Google walks away from massive Texas lease

Long Reads

Houston's Turkey Leg Hut has long been popular.
Food

From celebs visits to bankruptcy: How Turkey Leg Hut died

Houston judges gather to support Lillian Alexander at her Jan. 20 investiture ceremony.
Culture

Houston's best-dressed judge went from influencer to a seat on the bench

The WA Parish Generating Station can be seen south of homes in Sugar Land, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in Fort Bend County.
Science & Environment

Houston suburb fights back against Texas' largest coal plant

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Texas reports new measles outbreak among young children

NFL superstar selling posh Dallas modern home for $1.6 million

Trump's latest ambassador pick is a Texas doughnut shop owner

FOX 26 Houston anchor Isiah Carey arrested for second DWI

Have you seen them? 2 rare whales might be near Texas

Texas beach looks a lot like it's blushing right now

Rockets meeting with mercurial former All-Star for possible deal

Hard freeze, single-digit temperatures headed for Texas

Hey, I know that place! Houston restaurant makes cameo in TV comedy.

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Explore Houston

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Houston & Texas

Why no Houston building will ever be taller than 75 floors

L.A. Barrow, of Houma, La., polishes his Black Cherry 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS at the Houston SLAB Holiday at 8th Wonder Brewery on Sunday, June 23, 2019, in Houston.
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Swangas, slabs explained: All about Houston's unique car culture

Rainbow crosswalks painted at the intersection of Westheimer Rd. and Taft St.
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How Houston's most famous streets got their names

A customer cuts into a puffy queso at Los Tios Mexican Restaurant in Houston, Texas.
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The inside story of Houston’s rarest Tex-Mex dish

Red lights can be a pain in downtown Houston. 
Transportation

How downtown Houston's traffic lights get thrown out of whack

Small crowd during the final Oilers game played in the Astrodome, a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Dec. 15, 1996.
Sports

Why the Oilers still reign supreme in the heart of Houston fans

Gulf Coast

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Galveston Island Resort owned by Fertitta unveils massive renovation

It marks a new beginning for the Seawall Blvd. hotel.
Gulf Coast

Not everyone loves Galveston's 'ghost wolves.' And it's getting ugly.

The fur is really flying now.
Gulf Coast

Chevron dutily follows Trump order and calls it 'Gulf of America'

Chevron is the among the first multinational companies to use "Gulf of America" in official documents, according to reports. President Trump signed an executive order last week renaming the body of water.
Gulf Coast

AAA report underlines how huge cruise industry is for Galveston now

Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, currently listed as the world's largest cruise ship, is scheduled to rotate to Galveston in 2026.
Gulf Coast

Residents of top Texas tourist town are tired of year-round guests

"A lot of the infrastructure of the island is supported through tourism."
Australians have a somewhat different take on what 'carbon capture' means.
Gulf Coast

Debate heats up over offshore carbon storage in the Gulf

"Storing carbon dioxide underground is not an exact science."
Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Gulf Coast

Galveston Island Resort owned by Fertitta unveils massive renovation

It marks a new beginning for the Seawall Blvd. hotel.
Gulf Coast

Not everyone loves Galveston's 'ghost wolves.' And it's getting ugly.

The fur is really flying now.
Gulf Coast

Chevron dutily follows Trump order and calls it 'Gulf of America'

Chevron is the among the first multinational companies to use "Gulf of America" in official documents, according to reports. President Trump signed an executive order last week renaming the body of water.
Gulf Coast

Residents of top Texas tourist town are tired of year-round guests

"A lot of the infrastructure of the island is supported through tourism."
Australians have a somewhat different take on what 'carbon capture' means.
Gulf Coast

Debate heats up over offshore carbon storage in the Gulf

"Storing carbon dioxide underground is not an exact science."
Gulf Coast

AAA report underlines how huge cruise industry is for Galveston now

Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, currently listed as the world's largest cruise ship, is scheduled to rotate to Galveston in 2026.

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WEATHER

Hard freeze, single-digit temperatures headed for Texas

Sub-zero windchills will be possible in parts of the state.

Texas could see more snow as cold front heads for state

The Panhandle may be in for more than freeze in the coming days.

Cold front to plunge Texas temps to arctic lows after hot week

After an unusually balmy stretch, parts of the state are in for a sharp adjustment.

Heavy rain to soak Houston area as low pressure system threatens

After a week of snow and ice, Houston will get hosed down by storms.

How cold did it get in Houston during winter freeze?

The warm-up begins now.

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Politics

Houston Controller Chris Hollins said on Wednesday that the city's looming budget crisis is only compounding. 
Politics

Houston 'is going to run out of money': Controller issues dire warning

 Chris Hollins called for "an emergency joint task force" to address the crisis.
Politics

Houston leader blames city for unlit bridges during immigration protests

"Gee…if only the bridges had working lights…" 
Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled his seven emergency items for lawmakers to tackled this session.
Politics

Gov. Greg Abbott tears into Harris County in State of the State

Politics

Ilhan Omar says Texas lawmaker is 'a dumbass' for deportation threat

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar rebuked West Texas lawmaker U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill for his anti-immigrant comments toward her. 
Politics

Pardoned Texas woman opens 'retreat' for other Jan. 6 rioters

Jenny Cudd, left, a flower shop owner and former Midland mayoral candidate, leaves the federal courthouse in Midland, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. The FBI arrested Cudd and Eliel Rosa on Wednesday in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S Capitol. (Jacob Ford/Odessa American via AP)
Politics

A fast-tracked school vouchers bill will head to Texas House this week

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said the Texas Senate would send its proposal for school choice to the Texas House this week. 
Politics

Houston mayor speaks out about city's role in ICE raids

Houston Mayor John Whitmire confirmed on Wednesday that the Houston Police Department has not been involved in ICE raids. 
Houston Controller Chris Hollins said on Wednesday that the city's looming budget crisis is only compounding. 
Politics

Houston 'is going to run out of money': Controller issues dire warning

 Chris Hollins called for "an emergency joint task force" to address the crisis.
Politics

Ilhan Omar says Texas lawmaker is 'a dumbass' for deportation threat

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar rebuked West Texas lawmaker U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill for his anti-immigrant comments toward her. 
Politics

A fast-tracked school vouchers bill will head to Texas House this week

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said the Texas Senate would send its proposal for school choice to the Texas House this week. 
Politics

Houston leader blames city for unlit bridges during immigration protests

"Gee…if only the bridges had working lights…" 
Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled his seven emergency items for lawmakers to tackled this session.
Politics

Gov. Greg Abbott tears into Harris County in State of the State

Politics

Pardoned Texas woman opens 'retreat' for other Jan. 6 rioters

Jenny Cudd, left, a flower shop owner and former Midland mayoral candidate, leaves the federal courthouse in Midland, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. The FBI arrested Cudd and Eliel Rosa on Wednesday in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S Capitol. (Jacob Ford/Odessa American via AP)
Politics

Houston mayor speaks out about city's role in ICE raids

Houston Mayor John Whitmire confirmed on Wednesday that the Houston Police Department has not been involved in ICE raids. 

Space

Enormous hole measuring 500,000 miles opens up on the Sun

A massive coronal hole on the Sun is spewing charged particles toward Earth, which are expected to impact our planet on Friday. 

Was there life on Mars? NASA rover finds proof there could've been.

NASA's Curiosity rover has found evidence that conditions on the planet Mars may have been hospitable for life.

NASA begins purge of DEI employees after Trump's order

NASA's acting administrator Janet Petro sent en email to employees announcing the closure of all agency DEIA offices and DEIA-related contracts under President Donald Trump's order. 

'Kidney beans' found on Mars could unveil secrets to life

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) used its High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera to capture photos of Mars' frozen sand dunes on Sept. 8, 2022.

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