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HISD discipline rates: New data shows rates across campuses

A Houston Chronicle analysis found several campuses serving predominantly Black, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged populations had significantly high percentages of students disciplined since the 2017-18 school year.

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Uvalde families blast Texas GOP after two more mass shootings with AR-15-style rifles

"They don't have any answers to this," said Manuel Rizo, who lost his 9-year-old niece, Jacklyn "Jackie" Cazares, in last year's mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school.

Fact checking State Sen. Mayes Middleton statements on Harris County's ballot paper shortage

Republicans argue that Harris County officials deliberately created ballot paper shortages in strongly Republican neighborhoods. But some of those statements didn't check out.

Pride Houston skipping festival this year, but will still host a parade

In a statement, organizers said they 'needed time to revamp the festival.'

What to know about a Texas House bill banning gun liability insurance requirements

A Texas House bill bans gun liability insurance requirements, even though no cities in Texas have such a requirement.

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Kingwood 'Snake Doctor' asks residents not to bring live snakes, to the ER

A snake-related incident at an area emergency room prompted a Kingwood doctor to set the record straight about what to do if bitten, and what patients should and should not bring to the ER.

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A jazz star comes home to tell dark story of Sugar Land's past

Kendrick Scott emerged from the pandemic with a new album, "Corridors," and an ambitious multi-media project titled 'Unearthed,' making its premiere May 12.

Upscale Italian eatery Bari Ristorante to open this month in River Oaks

A new Italian restaurant will be located in the space formerly occupied by Tom Ford now joins other high-end restaurant openings in Houston.

Houston weather forecast: Expect a warm and rainy week

Rain is on the forecast every day for the upcoming week, with temperatures peaking in the 80s.

Houston Zoo offering video messages from animals for Mothers Day

The Houston Zoo is offering a unique gift for Mother's Day -- custom video messages from George the Rhino, Fiesta the Llama and Curly the Sloth.

Body stuffed in suitcase found by couple on walk in Houston, police say

Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies were called out to investigate Sunday night after a dead body was found in a suitcase near Spring.

NBA draft lottery prospects: UH's Jarace Walker is an option for the Rockets

Jarace Walker is an especially intriguing prospect with plenty of room to grow and a strong foundation from his lone season playing for Kelvin Sampson.

Fort Hood finally renamed for real American hero (Editorial)

Fort Hood was finally renamed, elevating a native Texan who served his country in Korea and Vietnam instead of someone who fought for the Confederacy, according to the Houston Chronicle's editorial board.