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Kevin Durant hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds for the Rockets, then opened up about some of the hard feelings he has for how his time in Phoenix ended. bit.ly/3YsFdJb
January 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Kevin Durant hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds for the Rockets, then opened up about some of the hard feelings he has for how his time in Phoenix ended. bit.ly/3YsFdJb
Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining to give the Houston Rockets a win over the Phoenix Suns on a night when the scoreboard malfunctioned. bit.ly/3YmWGTl
January 6, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining to give the Houston Rockets a win over the Phoenix Suns on a night when the scoreboard malfunctioned. bit.ly/3YmWGTl
After multiple clock and scoreboard disruptions, the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns played on while the PA announcer called out the score and time remaining. bit.ly/3N7LN5l
January 6, 2026 at 2:25 AM
After multiple clock and scoreboard disruptions, the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns played on while the PA announcer called out the score and time remaining. bit.ly/3N7LN5l
Jim Crane says the Houston Astros are bulking up their scouting operation in Asia to catch up to the rest of MLB in landing top talent from the region. bit.ly/4jpk2kZ
January 6, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Jim Crane says the Houston Astros are bulking up their scouting operation in Asia to catch up to the rest of MLB in landing top talent from the region. bit.ly/4jpk2kZ
Alperen Şengün injured his right ankle against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday and will be re-evaluated at the end of the week. bit.ly/4qHrlXv
January 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Alperen Şengün injured his right ankle against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday and will be re-evaluated at the end of the week. bit.ly/4qHrlXv
Houston residents gave at least $32 million to Trump's campaign. Two gave more than $1 million, and another four gave nearly that amount. bit.ly/49rX2gA
January 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Houston residents gave at least $32 million to Trump's campaign. Two gave more than $1 million, and another four gave nearly that amount. bit.ly/49rX2gA
The Texans' win over the Colts on Sunday showed that they'll be a tough out in the playoffs, no matter whom they play. bit.ly/4snj6By
January 5, 2026 at 1:42 AM
The Texans' win over the Colts on Sunday showed that they'll be a tough out in the playoffs, no matter whom they play. bit.ly/4snj6By
The Texans finished the regular season by tying the franchise record for consecutive wins with nine as they beat the Colts. Next up will be the Ravens or Steelers. bit.ly/3Yl3SiT
January 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The Texans finished the regular season by tying the franchise record for consecutive wins with nine as they beat the Colts. Next up will be the Ravens or Steelers. bit.ly/3Yl3SiT
Alperen Şengün went down less than a minute into the game and the Rockets couldn't sustain their early momentum. bit.ly/4962oiH
January 4, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Alperen Şengün went down less than a minute into the game and the Rockets couldn't sustain their early momentum. bit.ly/4962oiH
Alperen Şengün injured his right leg just minutes into Houston's game against Dallas. bit.ly/496x4jO
January 4, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Alperen Şengün injured his right leg just minutes into Houston's game against Dallas. bit.ly/496x4jO
President Donald Trump says that we will "run" the South American country after toppling President Maduro. Why? And what’s next? Americans deserve answers | Editorial bit.ly/3Yke2jN
January 3, 2026 at 11:19 PM
President Donald Trump says that we will "run" the South American country after toppling President Maduro. Why? And what’s next? Americans deserve answers | Editorial bit.ly/3Yke2jN
Kingston Flemings and Milos Uzan came up big in the second half as the UH Cougars twice rallied from 10-point deficits to win their conference opener. bit.ly/4smfX4Y
January 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Kingston Flemings and Milos Uzan came up big in the second half as the UH Cougars twice rallied from 10-point deficits to win their conference opener. bit.ly/4smfX4Y
The president invoked Nungaray’s killing during his presidential campaign in which he blamed undocumented immigrants for exacerbating violent crime in the U.S.
Killing of Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston named among reasons for Maduro capture
The 2024 sexual assault and strangling death of the 12-year-old shocked Houston and made national headlines.
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January 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
The president invoked Nungaray’s killing during his presidential campaign in which he blamed undocumented immigrants for exacerbating violent crime in the U.S.
President Trump said in his Saturday address that America’s biggest oil companies, based in Houston, will fix Venezuela’s broken industry. bit.ly/3NrGKg5
January 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
President Trump said in his Saturday address that America’s biggest oil companies, based in Houston, will fix Venezuela’s broken industry. bit.ly/3NrGKg5
Criminal justice experts said TDCJ’s need for immigrant labor, even in Texas, speaks to the agency's long-standing staffing challenges.
Texas prisons rely on immigrant guards as staffing challenges continue
Criminal justice experts said TDCJ’s need for immigrant labor, even in Texas, speaks to the agency's long-standing staffing challenges.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Criminal justice experts said TDCJ’s need for immigrant labor, even in Texas, speaks to the agency's long-standing staffing challenges.
Greater Houston’s Venezuelan population more than tripled from 2012 to 2022, according to Census data, with much of that growth concentrated in and around Katy.
How Katy became the cultural epicenter of Houston's Venezuelan community
Greater Houston’s Venezuelan population more than tripled from 2012 to 2022, according to Census data, with much of that growth concentrated in and around Katy.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Greater Houston’s Venezuelan population more than tripled from 2012 to 2022, according to Census data, with much of that growth concentrated in and around Katy.
What does “America First” mean? It’s a question that President Donald Trump may have to finally answer in his escalating campaign against Venezuela. The stakes for Americans couldn’t be higher, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board.
You deserve to know why Trump wants war with Venezuela | Editorial
Houston has long been shaped by the geopolitics of oil as well as our deep ties with Latin America, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:35 PM
What does “America First” mean? It’s a question that President Donald Trump may have to finally answer in his escalating campaign against Venezuela. The stakes for Americans couldn’t be higher, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board.
Tatsuya Imai, a right-hander, went 10-5 with a 1.92 ERA and 178 strikeouts in 163⅔ innings in 2025 in Japan. bit.ly/3YkFTjG
January 1, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Tatsuya Imai, a right-hander, went 10-5 with a 1.92 ERA and 178 strikeouts in 163⅔ innings in 2025 in Japan. bit.ly/3YkFTjG
At least seven people were shot and injured at two separate parties at Houston short-term rentals early Thursday as New Year's celebrations were disrupted.
7 injured in shootings at 2 Houston short-term rental parties on New Year's Day
Houston police responded to two separate New Year's parties were people were shot in the early morning hours.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM
At least seven people were shot and injured at two separate parties at Houston short-term rentals early Thursday as New Year's celebrations were disrupted.
Alarmed Houston residents are raising questions about safety again after three people were found dead in Buffalo and Brays bayous in the days leading up to Christmas.
Houston's bayou deaths in December revived fear and rumors. What we know.
Of the three people found dead in the bayous in December, Harris County's medical examiner has identified one, 57-year-old Lewis Barnes.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Alarmed Houston residents are raising questions about safety again after three people were found dead in Buffalo and Brays bayous in the days leading up to Christmas.
With a delivery happening at exactly midnight on New Year’s Day, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital welcomed the Houston region’s first baby of 2026. bit.ly/4sn5ndS
January 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
With a delivery happening at exactly midnight on New Year’s Day, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital welcomed the Houston region’s first baby of 2026. bit.ly/4sn5ndS
Many banks, restaurants and grocery stores will operate as normal on New Year's Eve in Houston, with several businesses observing reduced hours on New Year's Day. bit.ly/4pfIq9J
January 1, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Many banks, restaurants and grocery stores will operate as normal on New Year's Eve in Houston, with several businesses observing reduced hours on New Year's Day. bit.ly/4pfIq9J
These are the most memorable dishes for critic Bao Ong after a busy year of dining out. bit.ly/4aFL5Gf
December 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
These are the most memorable dishes for critic Bao Ong after a busy year of dining out. bit.ly/4aFL5Gf
Tamales are a tasty tradition for the holidays. Here’s where to get the best in Houston for celebrating in the new year. bit.ly/447eSDF
December 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Tamales are a tasty tradition for the holidays. Here’s where to get the best in Houston for celebrating in the new year. bit.ly/447eSDF
These are the 2025 openings that impressed our restaurant critic the most. bit.ly/4917dtq
December 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
These are the 2025 openings that impressed our restaurant critic the most. bit.ly/4917dtq