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Chron.com @chron.com · Nov 12

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Chron.com @chron.com · 17m

The tournament is poised to bring enormous crowds.

91 percent of Houston's hotels already booked for 2026 World Cup

The tournament is poised to bring enormous crowds.

Chron.com @chron.com · 37m

At least one of the comets may soon be visible to the naked eye.

3 green comets are visible in the sky right now—and a 4th is on the way

At least one of the comets may soon be visible to the naked eye.

Chron.com @chron.com · 56m

Don't worry, Baltimore, Houston will be footing the bill for the star defender.

Former SB champ finds new NFL home after short stint with Texans

Don't worry, Baltimore, Houston will be footing the bill for the star defender.

Chron.com @chron.com · 1h

Popular suburbs like Plano and Frisco are possible options for a new venue.

Another Dallas team is considering a move to the suburbs

Popular suburbs like Plano and Frisco are possible options for a new venue.

Chron.com @chron.com · 1h

💬 Jenni’s Noodle House announced it’s closing its longtime Heights spot. Here’s where fans can still get their fix:
https://bit.ly/4gXDZ0K

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🥢 After 15 years, a beloved Heights spot is closing its doors: bit.ly/3Wg0TY1

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Local leaders are welcoming the effort.

Tesla equipment is behind this Houston-area project

Local leaders are welcoming the effort.

Chron.com @chron.com · 2h

The founder's shadowy reputation follows him even after death.

Texas Ren Fest honored its late king. Almost no one showed.

The founder's shadowy reputation follows him even after death.

Chron.com @chron.com · 2h

"We are moving backwards as a country."

Fans are not happy about Texas school's new logo and rebrand

"We are moving backwards as a country."

Chron.com @chron.com · 3h

The decision was based on "current market conditions."

Houston oil giant freezes plans for $10 billion plant on Texas coast

The decision was based on "current market conditions."

Chron.com @chron.com · 3h

The Texas native was forced to have surgery on his eardrum.

Country music star halts tour for 'immediate surgery'

The Texas native was forced to have surgery on his eardrum.

Chron.com @chron.com · 4h

The site features a spring-fed lake, river access, and rare wildlife.

New Texas state park could be largest in decades

The site features a spring-fed lake, river access, and rare wildlife.

Chron.com @chron.com · 4h

The initiative arrived just in time for spooky movie selections.

Blockbuster is back in Texas—sort of.

The initiative arrived just in time for spooky movie selections.

Chron.com @chron.com · 5h

Corpus Christi's new landmark lit up the skyline.

Texas' tallest bridge turns on the lights—and the drama

Corpus Christi's new landmark lit up the skyline.

Chron.com @chron.com · 5h

"I don't want to hear 50 white guys come up to me and almost say the N-word."

Big-name comedians think Austin's comedy scene is a laughingstock

"I don't want to hear 50 white guys come up to me and almost say the N-word."

Chron.com @chron.com · 6h

These are unsettling implications for a regally named phenomenon.

Why this week's 'king tide' is scary news for Galveston

These are unsettling implications for a regally named phenomenon.

Chron.com @chron.com · 13h

The Dallas artist solidified his country-rap credentials on the hallowed country stage.

Country fans outraged by Texas rapper's 'disgusting' performance

The Dallas artist solidified his country-rap credentials on the hallowed country stage.

Chron.com @chron.com · 14h

Giant trucks doing flips, pyrotechnics and the smell of gasoline, blasting AC/DC songs and hootin' and hollerin'.

Monster Jam is coming to Houston. And yes, you should go.

Giant trucks doing flips, pyrotechnics and the smell of gasoline, blasting AC/DC songs and hootin' and hollerin'.

Chron.com @chron.com · 14h

It'll be down until the end of 2025.

This popular Texas Gulf Coast beach is closing for months

It'll be down until the end of 2025.

Chron.com @chron.com · 15h

Corpus Christi's new landmark lit up the skyline.

Texas' tallest bridge turns on the lights—and the drama

Corpus Christi's new landmark lit up the skyline.

Chron.com @chron.com · 15h

You can dine in or grab and go.

Texas barbecue postal service to soon open suburban restaurant

You can dine in or grab and go.

Chron.com @chron.com · 15h

Hopefully, he can resume touring in 2026, especially for his Houston rodeo appearance.

Country music star halts tour for 'immediate surgery'

Hopefully, he can resume touring in 2026, especially for his Houston rodeo appearance.

Chron.com @chron.com · 16h

The site features a spring-fed lake, river access, and rare wildlife.

New Texas state park could be largest in decades

The site features a spring-fed lake, river access, and rare wildlife.

Chron.com @chron.com · 16h

Local leaders are welcoming the effort.

Tesla equipment is behind this Houston-area project

Local leaders are welcoming the effort.

Chron.com @chron.com · 16h

The founder's shadowy reputation follows him even after his death.

Texas Ren Fest honored the late King George. Almost no one showed.

The founder's shadowy reputation follows him even after his death.