Houston proves hardy during freeze.

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View in browser END OF YEAR SALE: 6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Start 2023 as a digital subscriber. Subscribe Today. Good morning. Here are the top stories around Houston today:   Houston proves hardy during freeze. Some residents lost power or water late Thursday and early Friday, but much of the region fared well during the first day.   Freeze knocks out some refineries. Outages, especially in Beaumont and Port Arthur, are likely to push up fuel prices and deal a significant blow to refiners.   Thumbs: Who's been naughty and nice. [Editorial] In assistance to Santa and his elves, we present the naughty and nice version of Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down for 2022.    Family fuels Maliek Collins. Despite a losing season, the Texans defensive tackle has an inspiration to keep going. He saw his son fight for his life.   Robin redbreast has its own Christmas story. As an old European story goes, on the night Jesus was born, a robin flew into the Bethlehem stable to fan the embers of the warming fire.   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.                 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