Officials agree to meet on a tax rate.

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View in browser October Sale: 6 Months for 99¢! Access fall events, football and more local news. Subscribe Today. Good morning. Here are the top stories around Houston today:   Officials agree to meet on a tax rate. The two Republican members of Harris County Commissioners Court say they will attend a special meeting Monday on a tax rate compromise.   Stockpiling natural gas picks up the pace. The amount of storage is increasing at a fast pace, as utilities try to build up supplies ahead of an expected spike in gas prices this winter.   Rosenthal for House District 135. [Editorial] State Rep. Jon Rosenthal is in a position to help  "fix the grid" and protect Texas from the next Uri-strength storm.   Astros star is in mini slump in ALDS. Jose Altuve is 0-for-8 in the first two games of the ALDS against the Mariners.   Live oaks provide a peek into history. An 8.8-acre green space in Rockport, Bent Oak Rookery Park, preserves the federally protected home to great blue herons and great egrets.       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