Tiny district scores big across Texas.

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View in browser October Sale: 6 Months for 99¢! Keep up with important local news, fall events and more. Subscribe Today. Good morning. Here are the top stories around Houston today:   Tiny district scores big across Texas. A group of Austin-area businessmen is quietly arranging hefty property tax breaks for private developers, without local government approval.   AI turns words into pictures. Boris Dayma's website, Craiyon, generates images that are sometimes realistic, sometimes whimsical and occasionally disturbing.   O'Rourke gets nod for governor. The Editorial Board recommends voters back Beto O'Rourke in the Texas governor's race, based partly on Gov. Greg Abbott's performance.   Astros take 3-0 lead in ALCS. Christian Vázquez and Chas McCormick led the way offensively for the Astros in a Game 3 win over the Yankees on Saturday.   COVID tried to kill a major musical. The pandemic scuttled Broadway dreams for "The Secret of My Success," but Theatre Under the Stars tries to give it new life in Houston.       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