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April 18, 2026
Texas THC: Hemp businesses say fee hikes are still too high
The Texas Department of State Health Services set annual fees at $10,000 for manufacturers and $5,000 for retailers, up from the current $25...
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April 18, 2026
Rain in Houston: Here's the storm timeline for Saturday and Sunday
Storms arrive in Houston late Saturday. See the timeline for when rain moves in, when it’s heaviest overnight, and how much cooler it gets b...
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April 18, 2026
What's wrong with Bryan Abreu? Houston Astros confident in reliever
Bryan Abreu has a 14.73 ERA through nine outings this season and reliever says he's overthinking. Team working to help guide him back.
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April 18, 2026
Houston Rockets: Kevin Durant listed as questionable for Game 1
Kevin Durant, who only missed one game because of injury this season, is on the Rockets' injury report with a right knee contusion.
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April 18, 2026
Houston Astros: Inside the slow start for Yainer Diaz at the plate
Yainer Diaz, the Houston Astros' promising catcher, is experiencing early-season struggles at the plate as he adjusts to opposing pitchers'...
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April 17, 2026
Houston Astros sign pitcher Brandon Bielak to minor-league contract
Brandon Bielak pitched for the Astros in parts of five seasons before being traded to the A's in 2024. He's back on a minor-league deal.
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April 17, 2026
Houston ISD says it will save $14.6M by closing schools. How?
HISD officials said the district will save $14.6 million to $20 million by closing schools.
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April 17, 2026
3 takeaways from new research on Houston ISD's takeover
Doctoral candidates looked at educator well-being, classroom time and the military rhetoric behind the takeover of Houston ISD.
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April 17, 2026
Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks over spontaneous shifting
Owners are expected to receive information about the recall this month.
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April 17, 2026
Strait of Hormuz reopens. What that means for Texas oil.
The price at the pump will not immediately react to the Strait's reopening, despite a significant drop in the price of oil Friday.
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April 17, 2026
Why is boxing legend George Foreman buried in Iowa and not Houston?
George Foreman was a proud Houstonian, through out his careers in boxing, preaching and with his grills, but he told his family he wanted to...
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April 17, 2026
Dallas police reviewing immigration rules after Abbott’s threat
Chief Daniel Comeaux said the city is revisiting its rules limiting how officers handle immigration enforcement after Gov. Greg Abbott threa...
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April 17, 2026
Paul Wall adds Texas dates to 'Fortune and Glory' tour
Houston rapper Paul Wall announced new Texas stops on his 2026 Fortune and Glory tour, including shows in San Antonio, Frisco and San Angelo...
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April 17, 2026
Graco recalls select SnugRide Turn and Slide car seats
The product was sold at Target, Walmart, Amazon, Babylist and through Graco's website.
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April 17, 2026
Woodlands Ironman race to close part of Hardy Toll and other roads
In addition to several local roads, the Ironman race will most of the southbound Hardy Toll Road starting at 10 p.m. Friday.
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April 17, 2026
Trump Organization sues Texas Trump Burger chain over trademark rights
The Trump Organization sued over trademark rights. Trump Burger's founders insisted they were unconcerned.
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April 17, 2026
Texas women's basketball: Longhorns add OU point guard Zya Vann
Zya Vann averaged 10 points, four rebounds and two steals for the Sooners last season and will help vill void left by Rori Harmon's graduati...
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April 17, 2026
Rockets playoffs: Paul Wall halftime show, half-priced beer pregame
The Rockets are pulling out all the stops for the Lakers playoff series with a Paul Wall performance and discounted beer and food for fans w...
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April 17, 2026
Rare Texas performance of the Velvet Underground now on YouTube
The pioneering band appeared at White Rock Lake in Dallas as part of anti-Vietnam War protest
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April 17, 2026
Texas A&M football: 5 things to watch for at Aggies spring game 2026
Texas A&M wraps up its spring football program with the annual spring game. What to watch on Saturday.
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April 17, 2026
Houston Rockets players with most at stake against Lakers
Learn more about the Houston Rockets with The Houston Chronicle's YouTube series with reporter Varun Shankar.
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April 17, 2026
What are lovebugs? Why these insects swarm Houston every spring
Those two-headed flies swarming Houston right now are actually lovebugs, and this is why they’re back.
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April 17, 2026
‘La Nada’ explained: The shifts in Texas weather, hurricane season
As Pacific water temperatures shift into a neutral phase, here’s what it means for Texas weather and why this “La Nada” phase brings more un...
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April 17, 2026
'Koyaanisqatsi' to receive immersive Earth Day screening at Artechouse
The film will be shown on the venue's three walls and be preceded by a short from Houston filmmaker Jonathan Caouette
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April 17, 2026
HPD seeks man accused of killing pregnant woman in Houston
A man has been charged with murder after the mother of his unborn child was found dead Thursday, police say.
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April 17, 2026
Ted Cruz says it's time to swing for the fences in budget talks
With Democrats looking more likely to win the U.S. House and maybe even the Senate, he is urging colleagues to go bold in any budget deal w...
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April 17, 2026
Colt McCoy, Lynden Rose among athletes on Texas university boards
In college, they played football, basketball and more. Now these former athletes help govern some of Texas' biggest universities systems, in...
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April 17, 2026
To fix immigration in Houston, start with the broken windows theory
"The City Council can either decide to let the broken windows be, compromising the safety of all, or they can fix the windows, creating a mo...
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April 17, 2026
Why have a Houston mayor? Whitmire hands keys to Abbott over ICE law.
Gov. Abbott threatened to pull $114 million in public safety grants. Why won't Mayor Whitmire fight back, writes the editorial board.
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April 17, 2026
Why doesn’t Houston have a world-class gun museum?
With the NRA in town for its national convention, Houston Chronicle Opinion Editor Evan Mintz wonders why Houston doesn't have a world-class...
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April 17, 2026