Mayor Turner has one year left in office. Here's how he plans to spend it.

Plus: Idaho professor sues Houston TikToker over videos on stabbings ‌‌

View in browser Afternoon Report Dec. 29, 2022 END OF YEAR SALE: 6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Start 2023 as a digital subscriber. Subscribe Today. Top Stories   Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has one year left in office. Here's how he plans to spend it. Mayor Sylvester Turner plans to focus his final year in office on moving existing projects across the finish line, with an emphasis on housing, crime, parks and community facilities.   Professor sues Houston TikToker, alleging defamation in videos on stabbing deaths of 4 Idaho students A Houston TikToker who claims to solve crimes through tarot readings is facing a defamation lawsuit from an Idaho professor who says the TikToker is falsely linking her to the murders of four University of Idaho students.   J.C. Reid's picks for the best Texas barbecue he ate in 2022 Though the Texas trinity of brisket, pork ribs and sausage will always be the touchstone of our state's culinary birthright, the real action is happening on the specials menu.   Southwest to return to normal operations Friday, airline announces After days of reducing its schedule and canceling flights, Southwest officials announced plans to return to the normal schedule Friday.   See which districts in the Houston area pay their teachers the most As districts across Texas attempt to draw new educators amid a nationwide teacher shortage, many have considered increasing pay. Check our database to see how Houston-area districts stack up in teacher pay.   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