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Detailed maps show how many people are leaving Houston or moving here

As Houston residents leave the city and new people move in, one may wonder "Where did these Texans go?" and "Where are new residents coming from?" It's not as simple a question to answer as you might think.

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Voters cast ballots as early voting takes place in the polling location set up in the gym Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center in Houston, TX.

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Harris County GOP candidate who lost by more than 24,000 votes drops election lawsuit

A Harris County GOP judicial candidate dropped his lawsuit challenging his November election results, one of 21 similar pending lawsuits brought by defeated Republican candidates.

Houston Police officers Kenneth Bigger, center, and Aaron Day, center-right, hand out blankets to people as a winter storm continues to hit the area Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, under the elevated portion of I-45 in downtown Houston.

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Lawsuits: Pipeline operators triggered deadly 2021 blackouts while chasing profits

A lawsuit alleges companies curtailed natural gas ahead of the storm, columnist Chris Tomlinson writes.

New University of Houston athletic director Chris Pezman listens to questions during an introductory press conference with board chairman Tilman Fertitta and university chancellor Renu Khator at TDECU Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Houston. ( Mark Mulligan / Houston Chronicle )

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While basking in its Big 12 membership, UH can empathize with Pac-12's forgotten four

The Cougars were jilted in the 90s when the Big 12 was formed. So UH can relate to the four Pac-12 schools now left to fend for themselves in this age of the superconference.

The annual Texas sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday-Sunday, Aug. 5-7. Shoppers can save about 8 percent on many school-related supplies and clothing priced less than $100.

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Texas tax-free weekend starts today: How it works, and what can you buy

Texas' sales tax holiday has finally arrived. Here's what you need to know.

Pick of the Day

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (13) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Shaun Wade (26) during the first half of a NFL pre-season game at Gillette Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 in Foxborough.

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Everything you need to know about Houston Texans rookie standout Tank Dell

Texans rookie receiver Tank Dell was impressive in his preseason debut, but what will his role be in the regular season and how did he get here at his size?

What else is going on

Satya announced a mixed-use development at Texas 36 and U.S. 59 in Rosenberg. Opening of the Fairgrounds Apartments, a four-story, 312-unit complex, is planned in late 2023.

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Houston apartment rents increased faster than U.S. average. Here's where rents are rising most.

At midyear, Houston area rents were either up or barely changed in all 35 submarkets tracked by commercial real estate firm Berkadia.

Travis Scott at the 2023 Wireless Festival in London.

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At least 60 injured at Travis Scott concert in Italy, according to reports

About 60,000 fans were watching his album debut performance for the popular "Utopia" album when chaos erupted, according to news reports.

Alpha Foods Co. is located in Waller and is a family-owned business making pizza sold in grocery stores and for the National School Lunch Program. Alpha provides pizza for Cy-Fair ISD.

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Poll: What Houston school district has the best lunch?

As the school year begins for greater Houston districts, we want to know where to find the best school lunch.

Houston Cougars head coach Dana Holgorsen on the sideline during the first half of a NCAA college football game at TDECU Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 in Houston.

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UH football schedules home-and-home series with Oklahoma

The Cougars will play the Sooners on Sept. 7, 2024 in Norman and host OU at TDECU Stadium on Sept. 16, 2028.

Peso Pluma takes off a mask that he wore for his first song in concert at Smart Financial Centre on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 in Sugar Land.

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Houston barber cuts Peso Pluma's mullet before Sugar Land show

Houston barber Kaz Tarek worked on Peso Pluma's instantly recognizable look, 'the mullet with taper and texture on top.'

People fish at Walter Umphrey State Park on Sabine Lake Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Port Arthur.

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3 towns near Houston named best Texas cities to retire on a budget of $2.6K per month

A trio of Texas towns near Houston are a good match for retirees with a budget around a couple thousand dollars every month, according to GOBankingRates.