Reed Sheppard will return from injury soon. But do Rockets have enough playing time for him?

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Reed Sheppard will return from injury soon. But do Rockets have enough playing time for him?

The Rockets rookie has been out for nearly a month with a broken thumb. When he returns, he may find more minutes in the G League.

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UH vs. Tennessee preview: Here's how Cougars can beat Volunteers in Elite Eight

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UH vs. Tennessee preview: Here's how Cougars can beat Volunteers in Elite Eight

A closer look at the Elite Eight matchup between Houston and Tennessee, with a Final Four berth on the line Sunday.

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• Former Houston star Jamal Shead's message to Milos Uzan: After Uzan made game-winning basket to beat Purdue in final seconds, Jamal Shead texted the GOAT emojis. Read More

 

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Guess the price of this River Oaks mansion

Plus: How much alcohol did Houstonians buy last month?

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Good afternoon, Houston!

The Cougars are very much alive in the NCAA Tournament, thanks to a sweet inbounds play in the final seconds of Friday night's Sweet 16 game against Purdue. 

With the score tied at 60 and with 2.8 seconds remaining in the game, coach Kelvin Sampson and the Coogs drew up a play called "51" that was designed for All-American guard L.J. Cryer.

But it didn't quite work out.

Thanks to a bit of improvisation by point guard Milos Uzan and forward Joseph Tugler, the Cougars — the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region — got the win and a trip to the Elite Eight on Sunday afternoon against No. 2 Tennessee.

The winner earns a trip the Final Four in San Antonio.

Read Joseph Duarte's analysis here.

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This stunning River Oaks home was almost demolished. Can you guess the price?

A River Oaks midcentury modern mansion in Houston designed by Charles Tapley is for sale after an extensive remodel. What's the listing price?

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Vida Garden, Whiskey River among top Houston alcohol sellers in February

These bars and restaurants in Houston suburbs sold the most alcohol in February.

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Latest court updates in the rare Houston death penalty trial of Xavier Davis

The rare death penalty trial of Xavier Davis, accused of killing a Houston couple and their six-year-old in a murder-for-hire plot, is underway. Follow along for the latest.

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It's legal to have horses, pigs and roosters. But, should you? | Opinion

Did the Texas Legislature legalize urban livestock including hens, roosters, pigs, horses and cows? A plain reading of a 2023 right to farm law suggests it did.

 

 

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Photo by: Bloomberg, Bloomberg Via Getty Images Substitute egg product contaminated with bleach recalled, USDA says Cargill Kitchen Solutions has recalled more than 200,000 pounds of a substitute egg product that may contain bleach, the USDA announced Friday.

 

Photo by: Jacquelyn Martin, LM Otero / AP // Brian Powers / Des Moines Register // Illustration: Susan Barber Can the Texas Lottery recover cash from an unfair $95 million jackpot? Lottery experts say there are avenues for the state to claw back money from a $95 million lottery jackpot if it's found to have been paid out improperly.

 

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer Tilman Fertitta steps back from Houston empire for U.S. ambassador to Italy role Tilman Fertitta said he would retain his role with the Houston Rockets NBA franchise. Plus: Tilman Fertitta's most valuable assets and biggest liabilities. Peek into the billionaire's financials.

 

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer Why tenants and landlords say the affordable housing voucher system is broken Roughly a third of Houstonians who get housing vouchers lose them because they are unable to find an apartment willing to accept them within the 120-day window. Plus: Who's cashing in big on Houston's affordable housing system? The tax cuts help landlords more than renters.

 

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer Interactive: Meet the 2025 Houston Astros What to know about players who should see time on the Astros' big-league roster this season. Plus: See photos from the Astros' season-opening win against the Mets at Daikin Park.

 

Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio, Staff Photographer Two Houston-area high school mariachi programs appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show The mariachi program at Houston ISD's Sam Houston High School got a shout-out on The Kelly Clarkson Show Monday after going viral in a South Texas Whataburger.

 

Photo by: Kirk Sides, Houston Chronicle Bao Ong review: ChopnBlok is a riveting chapter for West African food in Houston Chef-owner Ope Amosu's brick and mortar in Montrose celebrates West African cuisine and is also one of the most exciting restaurants to dine at right now.

 

 

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