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The Cy-Fair ISD board reinstated 13 chapters from five textbooks that were censored by the board's previous conservative majority. It marked the first rollback of policies by the new board. bit.ly/3MmyzBB
February 10, 2026 at 3:59 AM
The Cy-Fair ISD board reinstated 13 chapters from five textbooks that were censored by the board's previous conservative majority. It marked the first rollback of policies by the new board. bit.ly/3MmyzBB
HISD's immigrant student population fell for the first time since COVID this school year. Experts say families are staying home as they fear ICE enforcement. bit.ly/4bKxMoA
February 9, 2026 at 9:51 PM
HISD's immigrant student population fell for the first time since COVID this school year. Experts say families are staying home as they fear ICE enforcement. bit.ly/4bKxMoA
Gov. Abbott has endorsed challenger Nathan Sheets in the GOP primary for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. What does that mean for incumbent Sid Miller? Join us for a live Zoom event featuring the two candidates: bit.ly/4bJ9tr9
February 9, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Gov. Abbott has endorsed challenger Nathan Sheets in the GOP primary for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. What does that mean for incumbent Sid Miller? Join us for a live Zoom event featuring the two candidates: bit.ly/4bJ9tr9
Hidden Omakase, Amrina and Torii Japanese Inspired are among the restaurants whose chefs also cater private events in diners' houses. bit.ly/4raG4uK
February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Hidden Omakase, Amrina and Torii Japanese Inspired are among the restaurants whose chefs also cater private events in diners' houses. bit.ly/4raG4uK
If you’re opening a restaurant, cafe, bakery or bar, please reach out to aviva.bechky@houstonchronicle.com to let us know for future roundups.
February 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
If you’re opening a restaurant, cafe, bakery or bar, please reach out to aviva.bechky@houstonchronicle.com to let us know for future roundups.
These 13 restaurants opened in January, serving everything from halal Chinese food to burgers to Tex-Mex. bit.ly/4atkyue
February 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
These 13 restaurants opened in January, serving everything from halal Chinese food to burgers to Tex-Mex. bit.ly/4atkyue
Early voting starts next week for hundreds of high-profile races in the Texas primary election. Start preparing now with the Houston Chronicle’s most comprehensive Voter Guide, covering 350+ candidates across more than 170 races from Houston and Texas.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Early voting starts next week for hundreds of high-profile races in the Texas primary election. Start preparing now with the Houston Chronicle’s most comprehensive Voter Guide, covering 350+ candidates across more than 170 races from Houston and Texas.
www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...
www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...
U.S. Rep. Al Green, who has represented parts of the district for nearly two decades, will face off against Rep. Christian Menefee, who won the Jan. 31 special election runoff. bit.ly/4koJI1r
February 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM
U.S. Rep. Al Green, who has represented parts of the district for nearly two decades, will face off against Rep. Christian Menefee, who won the Jan. 31 special election runoff. bit.ly/4koJI1r
Bad Bunny enlisted Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and Puerto Rico for an incredible Super Bowl LX halftime show. bit.ly/4a47GLY
February 9, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Bad Bunny enlisted Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and Puerto Rico for an incredible Super Bowl LX halftime show. bit.ly/4a47GLY
The billboards will also appear in cities across the Southwest. bit.ly/4kIxvFf
February 9, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The billboards will also appear in cities across the Southwest. bit.ly/4kIxvFf
If you see 'ICE OUT' towels at the Super Bowl, they came from a coalition of artists, musicians and community organizers who handed out more than 25,000 towels protesting the actions of ICE. bit.ly/4rx2d6a
February 8, 2026 at 11:44 PM
If you see 'ICE OUT' towels at the Super Bowl, they came from a coalition of artists, musicians and community organizers who handed out more than 25,000 towels protesting the actions of ICE. bit.ly/4rx2d6a
Houston police response times showed some improvement in 2025 compared to 2024, but remained high. bit.ly/4ccdcgY
February 8, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Houston police response times showed some improvement in 2025 compared to 2024, but remained high. bit.ly/4ccdcgY
Wondering where to eat next in Houston? Get personalized answers from our 1,300 restaurant reviews, rankings and guides with Chowbot, our new concierge search tool.
Looking for a spot to eat or drink in Houston? Ask our AI-powered concierge tool.
Search with Chowbot, the Houston Chronicle's AI concierge tool, to find the perfect place to eat or drink in the Houston area.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Wondering where to eat next in Houston? Get personalized answers from our 1,300 restaurant reviews, rankings and guides with Chowbot, our new concierge search tool.
Houston’s top bakeries include a diverse mix of Mexican pan dulce at Casaema, French bakery Magnol, Chinese egg custard tarts and more. bit.ly/4aav1KA
February 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Houston’s top bakeries include a diverse mix of Mexican pan dulce at Casaema, French bakery Magnol, Chinese egg custard tarts and more. bit.ly/4aav1KA
At least 15 Houston restaurants closed in January 2026 amid rising costs, slow traffic and landlord disputes. The closures include Perry's Steakhouse and Paulie's.
Slow sales, rising costs push these 15 Houston restaurants to close in January
At least 15 Houston restaurants closed in January 2026 amid rising costs, slow traffic and landlord disputes. The closures include Perry's Steakhouse and Paulie's.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:38 PM
At least 15 Houston restaurants closed in January 2026 amid rising costs, slow traffic and landlord disputes. The closures include Perry's Steakhouse and Paulie's.
UH recovered in the second half after losing an 11-point lead in a game featuring three of the nation's top freshmen. bit.ly/45XNDwm
February 8, 2026 at 6:09 AM
UH recovered in the second half after losing an 11-point lead in a game featuring three of the nation's top freshmen. bit.ly/45XNDwm
Bad Bunny headlines the Super Bowl LX halftime show this weekend, a historic moment for music and culture. bit.ly/3MqyBZn
February 7, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Bad Bunny headlines the Super Bowl LX halftime show this weekend, a historic moment for music and culture. bit.ly/3MqyBZn
The Houston Rockets overcame a 15-point deficit at one point against the defending NBA champions to take a road win and end a two-game losing streak. bit.ly/46pg5as
February 7, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The Houston Rockets overcame a 15-point deficit at one point against the defending NBA champions to take a road win and end a two-game losing streak. bit.ly/46pg5as
Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, has died. He was 47. bit.ly/4tnyuOJ
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, has died. He was 47. bit.ly/4tnyuOJ
Paxton calls the Screwston Anti-Fascist Committee a group of "deranged traitors."
Paxton launches investigation of Houston antifa group
Paxton calls the Screwston Anti-Fascist Committee a group of "deranged traitors."
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February 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Paxton calls the Screwston Anti-Fascist Committee a group of "deranged traitors."
The lawsuit was filed by the parents of Cile Steward, 8, of Austin, who is still missing more than seven months after floodwaters swept her away from the Texas Hill Country camp.
‘It’s a crime scene’ – Parents of child who vanished in flood sue Camp Mystic
The lawsuit was filed by the parents of Cile Steward, 8, of Austin, who is still missing more than seven months after floodwaters swept her away from the Texas Hill Country camp
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February 7, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The lawsuit was filed by the parents of Cile Steward, 8, of Austin, who is still missing more than seven months after floodwaters swept her away from the Texas Hill Country camp.
The ads are running ahead of what is expected to be a tight primary between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt. bit.ly/3MpMNSm
February 7, 2026 at 2:59 AM
The ads are running ahead of what is expected to be a tight primary between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt. bit.ly/3MpMNSm
The post was deleted Friday after widespread backlash. bit.ly/4tnQh8s
February 7, 2026 at 2:20 AM
The post was deleted Friday after widespread backlash. bit.ly/4tnQh8s
An annual employment forecast from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates that President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration crackdown will limit the state's job growth in 2026. bit.ly/4td8Vjo
February 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
An annual employment forecast from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates that President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration crackdown will limit the state's job growth in 2026. bit.ly/4td8Vjo
Houston’s largest health system says buyouts are part of a strategic plan to respond to industry-wide cost and funding challenges. bit.ly/4td7YHQ
February 6, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Houston’s largest health system says buyouts are part of a strategic plan to respond to industry-wide cost and funding challenges. bit.ly/4td7YHQ