Hundreds of Texas bodies remain unidentified despite new tech that helps solve cases faster

Plus: Texas inmate executed. CenterPoint faces a rate battle. Smith on the Astros. 

View in browser FALL SALE! Unlimited Digital Access: 6 Months for 99¢. Subscribe Today. J.R. Gonzales Web Producer john.gonzales@chron.com The ever-changing landscape of Memorial and Allen Parkway. It's been a while since I've seen the area around Waugh at Memorial, so I missed all the big changes going on at Spotts Park. Houston Endowment recently moved from its longtime home at Chase Tower into a new, 31,718-square-foot building that overlooks the park. Diane Cowen has the details on the new building. Now, I have seen the changes along Allen Parkway. At Montrose, the Ismaili Center Houston is going up. A few blocks away, the modern Thompson Hotel/Residences at the Allen should open next year. Makes one wonder how things will look in 20 years. Skies will be partly sunny today. Highs will be in the upper 80s.    Today's top story   Photo: Marie D. De Jesús, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Hundreds of Texas bodies remain unidentified despite new tech. An investigation found that while advances in forensic science now offer hope for answers in once unsolvable cases like these, a host of obstacles leaves families across Texas and elsewhere in the U.S. suffering, while the dead are laid to rest nameless.   Five other stories to read today   Community mourns Houston mother killed in alleged domestic violence incident. Police are still searching for Maira Gutierrez's ex-boyfriend, who they believe kidnapped and murdered her on Monday.   CenterPoint faces a rate battle over a contract with company founded by man jailed for pollution. CenterPoint wants to add another $1.07 a month to electric bills to cover the costs of leasing mobile generation.   We recommend Duncan Klussmann in the 38th Congressional District. [Editorial] In a brand new district, the former school superintendent will face an uphill battle, but his experience sets him apart, writes the Editorial Board.   Smith: But wait, there's more! The Astros are just getting started. With the expanded playoffs, Houston won't commence ALDS play until Tuesday, when the real fever pitch begins, writes Brian T. Smith.   This Houston 12-year-old donates toys to kids with cancer. In 2021, the Ceci Cares Foundation delivered 6,000 toys to Texas Children's and other hospitals.   One last thing ...   This front page from 1923 was a bit heavy on crime news, as you'll see. In one story, an Army sergeant was found dead in Greens Bayou. In another, a farmer picking cotton west of the city was shot and killed. — J.R.   FALL SALE: Get 6 Months for 99¢ Unlimited Digital Access Act Now No Commitment | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2022 Hearst Communications