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Home value tracker: Houston's most and least expensive ZIP codes

To see how the market shift is changing your Houston home's value, take a look at typical values in your ZIP code with these maps and charts.

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ERCOT projections around noon Thursday show electricity demand exceeding supply in the early evening.

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'High likelihood' power grid will be in emergency operations Thursday, ERCOT CEO says

The gap between supply and demand will be "more tight than any other day" this summer, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas said.

Two Step Farm is being developed by Oxland Group and feature hundreds of new homes, a dance hall, general store and will embrace nature and farming.

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Massive Texas-themed development north of The Woodlands features general store, dance hall

The 1,800-plus acre development will feature 30 residential home builders and a theme of music, farming and nature.

Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) drives around South Florida forward Sam Hines Jr. (20) during the second half of a NCAA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 in Houston, TX.

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Reggie Chaney epitomized the gritty element of UH basketball

The imposing 6-8 forward, who died at age 23 this week, never missed a game despite multiple surgeries to repair a broken knuckle.

From left, Elipidia Carrillo, George Lopez, Xolo Maridueña, Belissa Escobedo and Damian Alcazar in a scene from

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Sewing: 'Blue Beetle' is not just a superhero movie. It's a celebration of Mexican-American culture

In many ways, "Blue Beetle" is to Mexican American culture what "Black Panther" is to Black culture. A celebration of pride and heritage for a superhero who finally represents them, cultural columnist Joy Sewing writes.

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Is Texas barbecue really that expensive? Not compared to fajitas

Some Houston diners are fine paying up to $80 for a pound of fajitas but complain about spending $30 per pound for brisket, BBQ columnist J.C. Reid writes.

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Needville, Texas, catcher DJ Jablonski, left, and starting pitcher Easton Benge (8) celebrate after getting the final out in the bottom of the ninth inning to win a baseball game against Seattle at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Needville Little League makes SportsCenter's No. 1 play in win

Needville shortstop Dalyn Martin has been featured on the ESPN highlight show's Top 10 plays in two straight games, this time earning the top spot.

Trill Burgers' chef Mike Pham and Bun B take on Good Morning America. Pham recently won the burger episode of

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Trill Burgers' Chef Mike Pham wins burger episode of 'Chopped,' takes home $10K

As if all of Houston didn't already know, Trill Burgers Chef Mike Pham proved to the rest of the country he's a burger-making mastermind after winning Food Network's "Chopped."

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal is the founder of Big Chicken, a fast-casual restaurant that opened in Houston on June 25.

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Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken chain will expand to Washington Heights next year

The NBA Hall of Famer's Big Chicken restaurant concept continues its expansion plans in Texas.

The taco salad at Tony's Mexican Restaurant is garnished with a scoop of creamy guacamole.

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Where to find great taco salads at Houston restaurants

In a city well served by food trucks, taquerias and Tex-Mex restaurants, the taco salad is an elusive hybrid that when done right is downright wonderful.

H-E-B Meyerland Market will open on Wednesday, fulfilling its promise to return to a neighborhood devastated by repeated flooding. The grocery store, which replaces one that flooded three times in as many years, features the San Antonio chain's largest kosher section to serve the hard-hit Jewish community in Meyerland. Exterior view of the store on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Houston.

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H-E-B-anchored Meyerland Plaza hits the market

The center is 88 percent leased as several spaces vacated by struggling retailers have filled with new tenants such as Dick's Sporting Goods and Joann fabric and craft store.