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Chron.com @chron.com · Nov 12

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In 1974, a scrappy PBS broadcast altered music history forever.

How a Texas show set the standard for music on TV

In 1974, a scrappy PBS broadcast altered music history forever.

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Everyone's cleaning out grandma's jewelry box.

Gold tops $4,000—and Houstonians are cashing in

Everyone's cleaning out grandma's jewelry box.

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Its history includes an unusual character who actually lived there.

What is that shipwreck in the middle of Galveston Bay?

Its history includes an unusual character who actually lived there.

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The building was designed by foundational architect I.M. Pei.

Texas city may demolish iconic building featured in 1980s film classic

The building was designed by foundational architect I.M. Pei.

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The man behind Texas' new congressional map took the stand on Tuesday.

The secret architect of Texas' redistricting is not who you expected

The man behind Texas' new congressional map took the stand on Tuesday.

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🍹 See the permit filings and the backlash history:
https://bit.ly/47lcPOb

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🎪 Step right up, Houston.

One of Austin’s most infamous bars could soon open a Heights location: bit.ly/4nLdyhv

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"Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways."

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declares war on state's rainbow crosswalks

"Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wisely, not advance political agendas on Texas roadways."

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That is, if you can beat... THE CLAW.

How a Texas vodka brand made an accessible VIP festival experience

That is, if you can beat... THE CLAW.

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Houston's finally getting a real fall weekend.

Real fall finally arrives: Houston's first big cold front crashes in

Houston's finally getting a real fall weekend.

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The family-friendly ride is shutting down after decades of operation.

Texas State Fair sets final date for fan-favorite ride

The family-friendly ride is shutting down after decades of operation.

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The lie just won't stop spreading.

Fake story puts real Texas woman in Olive Garden breadsticks hell

The lie just won't stop spreading.

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Details surrounding the bloody string of shootings remain murky, police said.

Fatal rampage across Sugar Land and Houston leaves 4 dead

Details surrounding the bloody string of shootings remain murky, police said.

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The facility could provide more than 26 million gallons of water a day.

Ambitious project could bring new water supply to Texas Gulf Coast

The facility could provide more than 26 million gallons of water a day.

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"This shirt and a 10-pack of butter tortillas would heal me," one fan said.

H-E-B shoppers beg for metal-themed store merch

"This shirt and a 10-pack of butter tortillas would heal me," one fan said.

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Texas is the best destination to catch a Banana Ball game.

Savannah Bananas reveal 2026 season Texas stops

Texas is the best destination to catch a Banana Ball game.

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Texas' GOP governing board will meet to consider censures on Saturday.

Why some Texas Republicans could be banned from ballot

Texas' GOP governing board will meet to consider censures on Saturday.

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🪧 Texans are taking aim at their own brands.

After Gov. Greg Abbott sent hundreds of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois and Oregon, a new “Governor Abbott Boycott” has taken off online: bit.ly/46X7Odj

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"We believe every dog deserves a forever home, not just a photo op."

Texas dealership faces boycott calls over mascot dog controversy

"We believe every dog deserves a forever home, not just a photo op."

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Texas State's success through football has had a domino effect on the university, but will the trend continue in new era of college athletics?

Can Texas State join the in-state, national big dogs of college football?

Texas State's success through football has had a domino effect on the university, but will the trend continue in new era of college athletics?

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⚖️ The proposed law + how it could reshape Texas’ wilderness:
https://bit.ly/48mf2Kp

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🌵 Texas could soon open its wilderness areas to roads, patrols, and heavy machinery under a new border security bill backed by Sens. Ted Cruz and Mike Lee: bit.ly/3KIgbCe

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Birders are finding unusual species across Texas. I went to see what I was missing.

What I found while hunting for rare birds in Texas

Birders are finding unusual species across Texas. I went to see what I was missing.

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The airline said staffing "could change rapidly."

Texas airline cautions staff about delays amid government shutdown

The airline said staffing "could change rapidly."

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Think you can hit a fastball? What about after a six-pack?

Topgolf-style batting cage bar coming to Texas city

Think you can hit a fastball? What about after a six-pack?