Houston freeze live updates: Latest on boil notices, closings, power outages and fires

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View in browser Afternoon Report Dec. 23, 2022 END OF YEAR SALE: 6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Start 2023 as a digital subscriber. Subscribe Today. Top Stories   Houston freeze updates: More boil water notices around the area Here's the latest on water problems, weather updates, a series of fires around the region and how people are staying warm.    Houston airport delays: Flight cancellations continue at HOU, IAH Like much of the country, flight cancellations and delays have been piling up at both Bush and Hobby airports.    Houston ISD students are falling behind in reading. Here's why. Less than half of Houston ISD first, second and third graders are reading at grade level, and some educators worry about a domino effect that could put students behind for years.     Move over two-piece. This is Houston's best fried chicken combo Shun Japanese Kitchen has spared no expense bringing a treasured tradition from Nippon. This KFC-inspired box comes with chicken, mashed potatoes and more.   Live Texas power outage tracker As the hard freeze arrives this afternoon, check for power outages in the area with our live tracker.    Visit HoustonChronicle.com Sponsored Content   18 gifts for Disney adults that are always dreaming about their next trip While they may not make it to the Disney parks every weekend, you can give them the gift of Disney this year during the holiday season.   10 Houston Astros-inspired gifts guaranteed to hit a home run Fans of the World Series champs deserve some champion gifts this year .                 END OF YEAR 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