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Democrat Taylor Rehmet has won a special election for the Texas state Senate and flipped a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
Democrat Taylor Rehmet has won a special election for the Texas state Senate and flipped a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024. Rehmet is a labor union...
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February 1, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Democrat Taylor Rehmet has won a special election for the Texas state Senate and flipped a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
Former Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee won a decisive runoff election Saturday, defeating former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards to claim Houston’s historic 18th Congressional District. bit.ly/4q7b91b
February 1, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Former Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee won a decisive runoff election Saturday, defeating former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards to claim Houston’s historic 18th Congressional District. bit.ly/4q7b91b
The Rockets withstood a big performance from Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg to even the teams' season series in their final meeting of the regular season. bit.ly/4tgCII8
February 1, 2026 at 4:12 AM
The Rockets withstood a big performance from Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg to even the teams' season series in their final meeting of the regular season. bit.ly/4tgCII8
About 100 people cycled through Houston on Saturday to protest federal agents' killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last week. bit.ly/4q6g56f
January 31, 2026 at 10:55 PM
About 100 people cycled through Houston on Saturday to protest federal agents' killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last week. bit.ly/4q6g56f
Kelvin Sampson, who's turned around UH basketball, will be honored with the highest recognition from the school's athletic department. bit.ly/4qeKmjw
January 31, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Kelvin Sampson, who's turned around UH basketball, will be honored with the highest recognition from the school's athletic department. bit.ly/4qeKmjw
Federal Judge Fred Biery's ruling criticizes the Trump administration, orders Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son be released while case proceeds. bit.ly/3NXyOUc
January 31, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Federal Judge Fred Biery's ruling criticizes the Trump administration, orders Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son be released while case proceeds. bit.ly/3NXyOUc
Protesters gathered outside the Houston Processing Center operated by for-profit CoreCivic to call for an end to ICE operations in Houston. bit.ly/4a4Lfox
January 31, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Protesters gathered outside the Houston Processing Center operated by for-profit CoreCivic to call for an end to ICE operations in Houston. bit.ly/4a4Lfox
Michael ‘5000’ Watts died after developing Torsades de Pointes, a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm condition, his family said in a statement. bit.ly/3MehDgI
January 31, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Michael ‘5000’ Watts died after developing Torsades de Pointes, a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm condition, his family said in a statement. bit.ly/3MehDgI
Files include some of the several million pages withheld in December.
Justice Department releases massive trove from its Jeffrey Epstein files
Files include some of the several million pages withheld in December.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Files include some of the several million pages withheld in December.
These two athletes led their teams to important district wins and secured the Chronicle’s Athletes of the Week.
Basketball stars Adlaia Beverley from Bellaire High School and Crosby standout Evan Egans were recognized after standout performances on the hardwood.
Basketball stars Adlaia Beverley from Bellaire High School and Crosby standout Evan Egans were recognized after standout performances on the hardwood.
January 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM
These two athletes led their teams to important district wins and secured the Chronicle’s Athletes of the Week.
Basketball stars Adlaia Beverley from Bellaire High School and Crosby standout Evan Egans were recognized after standout performances on the hardwood.
Basketball stars Adlaia Beverley from Bellaire High School and Crosby standout Evan Egans were recognized after standout performances on the hardwood.
After touring the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, the Dallas congresswoman said officials there told her that no one being held there has any criminal record. bit.ly/4ro2SqG
January 30, 2026 at 2:56 PM
After touring the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, the Dallas congresswoman said officials there told her that no one being held there has any criminal record. bit.ly/4ro2SqG
After a late flight to Atlanta, the Houston Rockets put it together to beat the Hawks behind Kevin Durant's 31 points. bit.ly/4qQh0ZS
January 30, 2026 at 3:28 AM
After a late flight to Atlanta, the Houston Rockets put it together to beat the Hawks behind Kevin Durant's 31 points. bit.ly/4qQh0ZS
Kai-Wei Teng pitched as both a starter and reliever for the Giants. To make room for Teng, the Astros designated J.P France for assignment. bit.ly/4qbLZhU
January 30, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Kai-Wei Teng pitched as both a starter and reliever for the Giants. To make room for Teng, the Astros designated J.P France for assignment. bit.ly/4qbLZhU
Dumplings, crispy duck and other regional Chinese dishes are just a few options available across Houston. bit.ly/4bXRFsa
January 29, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Dumplings, crispy duck and other regional Chinese dishes are just a few options available across Houston. bit.ly/4bXRFsa
Our new Houston School Finder guide combines our expert reporting with custom data tools and easy-to-use guides to help families navigate Houston’s complex school choice landscape.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Our new Houston School Finder guide combines our expert reporting with custom data tools and easy-to-use guides to help families navigate Houston’s complex school choice landscape.
Link: www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...
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A federal judge declared a mistrial after jurors deadlocked in the murder case against Houston rapper OMB Bloodbath and an associate. bit.ly/45Bvpk0
January 29, 2026 at 2:57 PM
A federal judge declared a mistrial after jurors deadlocked in the murder case against Houston rapper OMB Bloodbath and an associate. bit.ly/45Bvpk0
Dr. Ricardo Nuila writes, "A few days before Thanksgiving, I received a concerning text.
'Can u help me find out if I can save at least one testicle?'”
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'Can u help me find out if I can save at least one testicle?'”
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January 29, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Dr. Ricardo Nuila writes, "A few days before Thanksgiving, I received a concerning text.
'Can u help me find out if I can save at least one testicle?'”
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'Can u help me find out if I can save at least one testicle?'”
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Need help deciding where to dine out? Our new concierge search tool can sift through hundreds of vetted restaurant reviews and provide personalized answers from our food team to help you find Houston’s tastiest food. bit.ly/4bmXdfE
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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January 29, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Need help deciding where to dine out? Our new concierge search tool can sift through hundreds of vetted restaurant reviews and provide personalized answers from our food team to help you find Houston’s tastiest food. bit.ly/4bmXdfE
During a speech in Washington this week with Cruz in the audience, Trump called the Houston Republican a “brilliant legal mind”. bit.ly/4a3Y1DQ
January 29, 2026 at 2:07 PM
During a speech in Washington this week with Cruz in the audience, Trump called the Houston Republican a “brilliant legal mind”. bit.ly/4a3Y1DQ
Minnesotans defended the rule of law, which underlies the United States’ success politically, economically and socially, writes Columnist Chris Tomlinson. bit.ly/4q26kG7
January 29, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Minnesotans defended the rule of law, which underlies the United States’ success politically, economically and socially, writes Columnist Chris Tomlinson. bit.ly/4q26kG7
Here's what Abbott, Cruz, Green and other Texas politicians have said after the deaths of intensive care unit nurse Alex Pretti and poet Renee Good. bit.ly/3ZJh3KQ
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Here's what Abbott, Cruz, Green and other Texas politicians have said after the deaths of intensive care unit nurse Alex Pretti and poet Renee Good. bit.ly/3ZJh3KQ
The Dilley detention center traumatizes immigrant kids. Will Texans stop it? | Opinion
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January 29, 2026 at 1:59 PM
The Dilley detention center traumatizes immigrant kids. Will Texans stop it? | Opinion
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January 28, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Join GOP incumbent Judge KP George and Democratic primary candidate Commissioner Dexter McCoy as they join us for a live Zoom event moderated by reporter Claire Goodman. Register now: www.houstonchronicle.com/events/artic...
January 28, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Join GOP incumbent Judge KP George and Democratic primary candidate Commissioner Dexter McCoy as they join us for a live Zoom event moderated by reporter Claire Goodman. Register now: www.houstonchronicle.com/events/artic...