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April 22, 2026
What's with Rockets' Alperen Şengün's playoff struggles against Lakers
After another loss to the Lakers, Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Alperen Şengün has been too hesitant with the ball. The big man says he is tr...
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April 22, 2026
Houston Astros: GM Dana Brown discusses team's non-stop injuries
While acknowledging injuries are part of the game, Houston's GM admitted some "freak" occurrences that have left the roster decimated.
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April 22, 2026
Dominique Dawes Academy will open first Houston location on May 30
Dominique Dawes Academy will open on May 30 in Jersey Village, the company said in a news release. Another location is slated to open in Spr...
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April 22, 2026
Klein Oak basketball player and mother die in car accident
Klein Oak basketball player Kenrik Kabano and his mother Rosine were killed in a car crash on I-45 near Madisonville.
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April 21, 2026
Houston Rockets vs. LA Lakers: Updates, analysis from Game 2 of series
Live updates and analysis throughout the night from Los Angeles as the Rockets look to even their first-round series against the Lakers.
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April 21, 2026
3 Houston-area students surprised with $100k scholarships
Carnegie Vanguard senior Gia Hoang and two other Houston-area students were given the Jack Grayson Scholarship from the American Productivit...
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April 21, 2026
Houston halal barbecue spot Levant BBQ to open in Dallas, Sugar Land
Both locations are expected to open this year.
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April 21, 2026
Jose Altuve: Houston Astros star reaches 2,000 career games
Houston's star second baseman became the fifth active player to reach the 2,000-game milestone.
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April 21, 2026
LPGA Chevron Championship: First impressions of Memorial Park
After three years at The Club at Carlton Woods in the Woodlands, the LPGA is in Houtson for its first major of season at Memorial Park.
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April 21, 2026
Houston Astros: Taylor Trammell placed on injured list
Taylor Trammell is the 16th Houston player to land on the injured list this season, an MLB high, with two more corresponding moves also made...
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April 21, 2026
Texas Ten Commandments classroom law survives appeal
Texas can keep Ten Commandments displays in classrooms after a federal appeals court ruling. Here’s what it means.
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April 21, 2026
Picos, influential Mexican restaurant, sets final closing date
Arnaldo Richards, the owner, struggled with slowing foot traffic over the past year.
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April 21, 2026
Karol G announces several Texas stadiums dates for her upcoming tour
The Latin music superstar, fresh from headlining Coachella, is set to play Houston's Reliant Stadium in September
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April 21, 2026
Grand jury declines to indict jailers in Alexis Cardenas' death
A grand jury on Tuesday declined to indict six detention officers involved in the 2025 death of Alexis Cardenas, an inmate who died during a...
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April 21, 2026
Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
President Donald Trump says the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal...
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April 21, 2026
Case dropped against daycare owner accused of leaving kids in hot car
Prosecutors dismissed charges against a Houston daycare owner accused of leaving five kids in a hot car, while leaving open the possibility...
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April 21, 2026
Harley-Davidson recalls Softail bikes after brake line issue
Got a newer Softail? You may want to check whether it’s under recall.
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April 21, 2026
FIFA World Cup tickets will go on sale Wednesday
The ticket drop is part of the fourth and final ticketing round from FIFA for World Cup tickets.
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April 21, 2026
What is the Houston Arrow? How this shape exposes Houston’s injustices
Hiding behind Houston’s image as diverse and accepting, the Houston Arrow reveals a lasting pattern of inequality.
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April 21, 2026
John Whitmire releases amendments to Houston ICE cooperation proposal
Mayor John Whitmire released his amended policy limiting police interactions with ICE agents after Gov. Greg Abbott’s office threatened to w...
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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