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Houston World Cup traffic: The worst days to drive and roads to avoid

Commuters will need to prepare for even more traffic on Houston’s congested roads in June and July during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Plus, a new exhibit at features decorated soccer balls suspended in air.

River Oaks estate listed for $21.5M now among Houston's priciest homes ever sold

A River Oaks mansion listed for $21.75 million is now among Houston’s biggest luxury home sales ever. Tour the estate and the top homes sold in April. Plus, can you guess the price of this Lake Houston waterfront home?

HISD teacher writes new book on HISD desegregation efforts and 'huelga' schools

2022 Texas Poet Laureate and current HISD teacher Lupe Mendez compiled years of records and interviews to create a new book on desegregation and the 'huelga' school movement.


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Opera singer Khori Dastoor's best day ever in Houston

How to have the Best Day Ever in Houston, according to Khori Dastoor

The general director of Houston Grand Opera, Khori Dastoor, shares her Best Day Ever in Houston, which includes niche coffee, Houston Dairymaids, a walk in the park and more.

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Most immigration detention facilities have reached or exceeded pre-pandemic levels, according to a Houston Chronicle analysis.

Texas leads the U.S. in immigration detention, even as border crossings plummet

The largest two immigrant detention centers in the Houston region are located in Montgomery County and have a combined daily average of more than 2,000 people.

Search our map to see where the biggest Texas facilities are located. Read More

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Update: Alleged shooter and lone victim charged in Kings Colony shooting

The shooting followed an altercation between the two men, authorities say. Read More

The Missouri City water tower is shown in Missouri City on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

How Missouri City became a hub for Black excellence — despite its racist past

Columnist Joy Sewing recounts the triumphs and trials of the Houston suburb of Missouri City, dubbed a "model city" for African Americans in the U.S. Read More

Housing Alliance HTX, which is the public housing agency for the Houston area, was formerly known as the Houston Housing Authority in Houston on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Houston public housing waitlists reopening after nearly two years

Housing Alliance HTX staff said waitlists would open in June. Read More

Federal prosecutors accused Alexandro Rovirosa Martinez of a bribery scheme involving Mexico’s state-owned oil company, PEMEX. But in a rare move, a judge dismissed the criminal charges, saying the case lacked evidence.  

Feds appeal after a Woodlands businessman acquitted in bribery, cartel case

A Houston federal judge acquitted Alexandro Rovirosa Martinez after a Pemex bribery conviction. Prosecutors are appealing. Read More

People relax in the sun at Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 in Sugar Land.

Three Houston suburbs make the top 20 best U.S. places to live, U.S. News says

More than 50 Texas cities were recognized in an annual ranking of the nation's best places to live from U.S. News & World Report, and three Houston suburbs made the top 20. Read More

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