Jose Altuve, the ultimate good guy? Allow his Astros teammates and coaches to explain.

Plus: A tiny Texas government is scoring massive tax breaks

View in browser Afternoon Report Oct. 6, 2022 FALL SALE! Unlimited Digital Access: 6 Months for 99¢. Subscribe Today. Top Stories   Jose Altuve, the ultimate good guy? Allow his Astros teammates and coaches to explain. Many of Jose Altuve's current and former teammates laud the personality, encouraging nature, and playful but calming presence of the star second baseman, who just produced one of his best seasons.   Key to Fort Bend woman's cold case was sitting in an evidence room for almost 40 years As police departments in Texas and elsewhere are grappling with a surge in homicides, they've seen their success at clearing those crimes fall — even when they know who the victims are.     Baytown officer's Taser takes center as trial begins in Pamela Turner's death Pamela Turner, 44, lived at the same Baytown apartment complex that police officer Juan Delacruz patrolled. He shot and killed her during an attempt to arrest her on misdemeanor warrants.   How a tiny Texas government is scoring big tax breaks for developers across the state Learn how a group of Austin-area businessmen is quietly arranging hefty property tax breaks for private developers across Texas without local government approval.   CenterPoint faces rate battle over $200M 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.   Visit HoustonChronicle.com Sponsored Content   Target's holiday Deal Days are coming even earlier this year Here's hoping you've got your holiday budget already sorted out.   Elevate the ambience of any room with a $12 set of wireless puck lights Set the mood.   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 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