Peter Hotez: New 'Scrabble variants' could bring another winter COVID wave to Texas

Plus: Black voters are key for Beto O'Rourke in the Texas governor's race, and  2018 shows why

View in browser Afternoon Report Oct. 17, 2022 October Sale: 6 Months for 99¢! Access fall events, football and more local news. Subscribe Today. Top Stories   Peter Hotez says new 'Scrabble variants' like BQ.1.1 could bring another winter COVID wave to Texas Will new variants in Europe create another COVID-19 wave in the States early next year? Dr. Peter Hotez weighs in on what the future may bring.   Black voters are key for Beto O'Rourke in the Texas governor's race, and 2018 shows why Motivated voters in Houston's Black communities were essential in flipping Harris County blue up and down the ballot four years ago.    Hidalgo-Mealer county judge race is a showdown over Harris County budget and its role in voters' eyes The ongoing political showdown over the budget has pitted the Mealer and Hidalgo camps against one another, offering voters a view of their differing visions for the county.   Jury finds Solis guilty of Harris County Deputy Dhaliwal's death after 25 minutes of deliberation A jury has found Robert Solis guilty in the capital murder of Sandeep Dhaliwal, a trailblazing Sikh Harris County Deputy, during a 2019 traffic stop.    Houston dad found blood, teeth in home before teen caught driving with mother's dead body in car The father of an Humble teen who was caught driving a car with his deceased mother in the trunk found blood and human teeth before reporting his wife and son missing, according to court documents.   Visit HoustonChronicle.com Sponsored Content   Talk a little smack with these sassy, but classy Astros shirts Let the haters cry their salty little hater tears. It's 'Stros before bros in H-Town.   YETI gear is on sale at Amazon following the Prime Early Access Sale When it comes to coolers, tumblers, koozies, and travel mugs, one of the biggest names in the industry is YETI.   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