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Chron.com @chron.com · Nov 12

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A new voice leading Houston's bats.

Astros make wholesale changes to staff, dismiss multiple coaches

A new voice leading Houston's bats.

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Paxton's new enemy? A chat app full of teens and memes.

Texas AG declares war on popular app after Charlie Kirk shooting

Paxton's new enemy? A chat app full of teens and memes.

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Houston's slate of professional sports could see a major expansion in the coming years.

$85 million project could bring this pro sports league to Houston

Houston's slate of professional sports could see a major expansion in the coming years.

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He may have just revealed his most humbling moment.

Glen Powell says this movie made him cry on the treadmill

He may have just revealed his most humbling moment.

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A CCM group is fighting back after its frontman alleges exploitation.

Dallas-based Christian singer files lawsuit against former group

A CCM group is fighting back after its frontman alleges exploitation.

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📈 Subpoenaed records reveal how the Texas AG’s wealth ballooned through private deals, real estate, and a “blind trust” that may not have been so blind: https://bit.ly/3IHd4df

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💸 Ken Paxton entered public office with $175,000.

Two decades later, he’s worth millions, and documents reveal how: bit.ly/42xdGsq

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The Texas-born country singer says he refuses to comply with a Trump demand.

Country singer throws support behind Gulf of Mexico

The Texas-born country singer says he refuses to comply with a Trump demand.

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Some workers may relocate to New Jersey facility.

Houston office wiped out as global company calls it quits

Some workers may relocate to New Jersey facility.

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Houston's slate of professional sports could see a major expansion in the coming years.

$85 million project could bring this pro sports league to Houston

Houston's slate of professional sports could see a major expansion in the coming years.

Chron.com @chron.com · 3h

The university is bracing for its first sold-out game since 2011.

Texas school's Friday night football game could cause chaotic crowds

The university is bracing for its first sold-out game since 2011.

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The celebrated Texas producer is filming all over North Texas.

Which Taylor Sheridan show is taking over downtown Dallas?

The celebrated Texas producer is filming all over North Texas.

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Will you grab a slice near your gate?

One of Houston's best pizza joints to land at IAH next year

Will you grab a slice near your gate?

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Nearly 3 million vehicles are equipped with the software.

Tesla's self-driving tech is accused of breaking traffic laws

Nearly 3 million vehicles are equipped with the software.

Chron.com @chron.com · 5h

Everyone's cleaning out grandma's jewelry box.

Gold fever grips Houston as dealers report unprecedented rush

Everyone's cleaning out grandma's jewelry box.

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The first fenced ranch in Texas is still thriving today.

Legendary Texas ranch with 10 miles of lakefront for sale after 150 years

The first fenced ranch in Texas is still thriving today.

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

How a Texas vodka brand democratized the VIP experience in Austin

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

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⚖️ Robert Roberson’s 2002 conviction relied on shaken baby syndrome, a diagnosis now under deep scrutiny:
https://bit.ly/48YtOXO

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A Texas man’s execution has been paused again—this time over questions about science once considered undeniable.

Texas appeals court again pauses execution of Robert Roberson in shaken baby case

This was the third execution date that Roberson’s lawyers have been able to stay since 2016, including an attempt nearly a year ago.

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Dallas Cowboys' owner was fined after flipping off New York Jets' fans from his suite. So what could one buy with that money?

Jerry Jones' middle finger costs more than salary of these 12 Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys' owner was fined after flipping off New York Jets' fans from his suite. So what could one buy with that money?

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White Oak Bayou near I-10 and Taylor Street becomes the latest site.

Another body found in Houston bayou—dive team on scene

White Oak Bayou near I-10 and Taylor Street becomes the latest site.

Chron.com @chron.com · 15h

NASA failed to detect the exceptionally near miss until after it passed.

Startling close call as undetected asteroid flies close to Earth

NASA failed to detect the exceptionally near miss until after it passed.

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

H-E-B shoppers may soon get their metal-themed T-shirts after all

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

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There isn't much time left to visit this staple.

Houston freeway project to close 43-year-old restaurant

There isn't much time left to visit this staple.

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The ship is warming up for a date with the 2027 solar eclipse.

Carnival announces expanded schedule for Galveston-based ship

The ship is warming up for a date with the 2027 solar eclipse.