In July, Houston saw at least 11 food businesses close, including Traveler's Cart, Istanbul Grill, Killen's, Tavola and more. bit.ly/45GHLqv
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Professors alleged that the policy led to the removal of materials, including Kevin Kruse's "White Flight" and the Oscar-winning film "Moonlight." bit.ly/4wEsfHP
Facebook Marketplace isn't just for furniture anymore. Houstonians are using it to buy everything from fried chicken to custom cakes from local food vendors. bit.ly/4pWgvO3
An 18-wheeler tumbled over at State Highway 255 and the flyover to State Highway 146, according to authorities. bit.ly/4fSoo2C
Rocambolesc, the Houston gelato shop that employed neurodivergent workers, has closed as its lease ended and its partnership with the Roca brothers concluded. bit.ly/4xomMVz
Abbott directed the Public Utilities Commission and the Energy Reliability Council of Texas to complete a “comprehensive verification and audit.” bit.ly/4pW7IvM
Housing and fees will also be covered for students with family incomes up to $100,000 a year. bit.ly/4wHfHzi
Many Houston-area homeowners trust FEMA flood maps to understand whether their property is at risk of flooding. But new research suggests those maps may significantly underestimate the number of Harris County properties facing serious flood danger. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investi...
t’s almost time for Houston kids to return to class, and that means high school sports are back. Before a new year of competition begins, take a look back at the 100 athletes who defined Houston-area sports in 2025-26.
In the final game before the trade deadline, the Houston Astros won their sixth in a row and 11th in last 12 games by beating Texas Rangers. bit.ly/4pRtNvt
WestJet's four cancelations Sunday were leading all airlines at IAH, according to FlightAware. bit.ly/4fJ7uEV
Four Flock cameras were cut down last weekend in Houston's Old Braeswood, following a string of vandalized cameras across the city. bit.ly/4xexFcc
Nearly 2,000 Catholic youth packed a downtown Houston hotel this weekend for a three-day conference featuring an influencer priest; workshops on the Holy Spirit, social media and social justice. bit.ly/4wG9jbI
A 1969 graduate of UH and longtime athletic supporter, Darryl Schroeder gave a $4 million lead gift that helped launch construction of the baseball program’s player development center and clubhouse. bit.ly/4xgEIBi
The rocket's upper stage will unintentionally slam into the moon on Wednesday, carving out a crater and sending up a plume of dust and rubble that scientists — and skygazers — are eager to observe.
A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon
It highlights the growing threat as more and more items cram into orbit.
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A new partnership is going door to door in Kashmere Gardens, helping families protect inherited homes before title issues put them at risk. bit.ly/44XDKOn
Affected people might be able to claim three years of credit monitoring and between $100 and $4,500 each, depending on the losses caused by the breach. bit.ly/4fO5LNg
Public officials and local insiders received dozens of free tickets to Houston World Cup games, with the biggest share being used by Harris County Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Lesley Briones who got 10 tickets each. See the full list here: bit.ly/3U6tGQA
From neighborhood favorites to special-occasion spots, the Houston Chronicle food team rounded up the best Italian restaurants in Houston. See which made the list.
Best Italian restaurants in Houston
From family-owned restaurants to local chains, these are Houston's best Italian spots worth checking out.
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The trailer lost a load of scrap metal at the scene, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Houston crash shuts down I-69 lanes near Chimney Rock Road, HCSO says
The trailer lost a load of scrap metal at the scene, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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"It's just time to hang it up while I got a few years left," Barbecue Inn owner Wayne Skrehot said as he prepares to close the Houston institution after nearly 80 years. Skrehot says the restaurant "was my whole life."
Houston institution Barbecue Inn closing this weekend after 80 years
Houston’s Barbecue Inn, known for its fried chicken, will close Saturday after 80 years, ending a longtime Oak Forest tradition.
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For homebuyers, piecing together a property’s flood history can often be daunting and sometimes impossible. New research from suggests FEMA maps may not tell the whole story. Search your address in our tool to see flood risk that the FEMA maps may miss: www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...
The Texas chain — a popular barbecue spot in Austin — will open its first Houston location next month at 1329 N. Shepherd Dr., offering Central Texas-style barbecue in what a news release describes as a "Texas-sized" dining room. bit.ly/4fuPJJk
The Green Room has all the ingredients for a memorable night out: An intimate 26-seat dining room, seasonal ingredients and an ambitious vision. But does the food live up to the experience? Read the full review: bit.ly/4wALsds
Bun B’s Trill Burgers will be making its way inside the hedges at Rice University this fall. bit.ly/4yJKFbq
Harris County prosecutors want attorney Dick DeGuerin to be held in contempt of court for a string of recent media interviews about Lee Gilley's asylum proceedings in Italy, according to records. bit.ly/4yMrjm5
The cookie and ice cream brands currently work together at a Heights location. Now, they're expanding to Meyerland. bit.ly/3TpjliB
When Candice Pauley searched her rare diagnosis online, what she found made her fear she was going to die.
