In a sharp right turn, Gov. Abbott transforms into culture warrior as he seeks his third term

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View in browser Afternoon Report Oct. 13, 2022 OCTOBER SALE: 6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Access fall events, football and more local news. Subscribe Today. Top Stories   In a sharp right turn, Gov. Abbott transforms into culture warrior as he seeks his third term While always a conservative's conservative through three decades in Texas politics, not even Abbott's past campaigns could foretell how he would transition from solid Republican to conservative culture warrior.   Astros-Mariners Game 2 live updates: Carlos Correa has high praise for Jeremy Peña Get live updates and analysis from Game 2 of the Astros-Mariners American League Division series at Minute Maid Park.   See the top donors in Texas governor's race and other key midterm elections As Gov. Abbott and Beto O'Rourke shatter fundraising records in the Texas governor's race, see who has been donating to candidates with this campaign finance interactive.   A 1930s castle near Houston is surrounded by myths and legends. Its new owners plan to save it. This week, Ian Dennis and his wife closed the sale on a castle near Houston in the hopes of preserving its legendary and mythic history.   Houston's overrun BARC animal shelter is euthanizing more animals due to a major drop in adoptions Houston's BARC shelter has already euthanized more animals in 2022 than it did in all of 2021.    Visit HoustonChronicle.com Sponsored Content   This airport lounge was just named the best in the world for the 6th time This is the sixth consecutive year that Plaza Premium has taken home the prize, a "testament" to the group's "service excellence," founder and CEO Song Hoi See said in the release.   The Home Depot's internet-famous giant skeleton has a frightening (and cheaper) alternative Skelly's got competition.   SIGN UP   The 713: Houston in 5 minutes or less Our new weekday email will help you stay connected and updated on Houston news in five minutes or less. SIGN UP OCTOBER SALE: 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