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August 27, 2023

Why do giant spools keep falling off trucks on Houston highways?

Plus: These new Texas laws that take effect Sept. 1

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The 713 Weekend Wrap

Happy Sunday,

Want to get out of the house but avoid the record heat expected in Houston today? Go see a movie for 4 bucks at an area theater participating in National Cinema Day.

I highly recommend seeing "Talk to Me", the new A24 horror movie that's out. Sorry Barbie!

On to the news. 

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Brady Stone, Weekend Digital Producer

brady.stone@houstonchronicle.com


If you read one thing

Houston police and wreckers remove loose spools from the Katy Freeway at Houston Avenue on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Photo by: Jay R. Jordan / Houston Chronicle

Giant spools have appeared on Houston highways for years. Why do they keep falling off trucks?

Industrial-sized cable reels that weigh about 18,000 pounds a piece routinely fall from trucks onto Houston roadways several times a year.


Stay in the loop

University of Houston quarterback Donovan Smith poses for a portrait on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in Houston

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

Getting to know new UH quarterback Donovan Smith, who looks like an ideal fit for the Cougars

The former Texas Tech starter, whose victories included a double-OT win over the Cougars last year, made it a preseason mission to bond with new teammates. 

Governor Greg Abbot center, after signing HB:28: The Todd Hogland Act, one of eight bills signed during a public safety bill signing ceremony in his press conference room at the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Photo by: Marvin Pfeiffer/Staff Photographer

New Texas laws that take effect Sept. 1, affecting trans health care, DEI and speed limits

Here are some new Texas laws that go into effect Sept. 1, affecting voting by mail, trans athletes, drag queens and more.

This map clearly shows where the heat dome is located over Texas late this week. Global forecast models suggest that by early next week, the center of the heat dome could shift slightly to the west. 

Photo by: WeatherBELL

Heat dome responsible for Houston's triple-digit days could shift soon

The heat dome we've talked about all summer could undergo changes this next week that could result in a brief drop below 100 and chances of rain.


Must Reads

Brisket at Brett's BBQ Shop

Photo by: J.C. Reid / Contributor

Is Texas barbecue really that expensive? Not compared to fajitas

"It seems diners in Houston are fine to pay up to $80 for a pound of fajitas but complain about spending $30 per pound for brisket. Which is silly," writes columnist J.C. Reid.

Board members of HISD prepares to begin an HISD board meeting in Houston, Texas on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Photo by: Joseph Bui, Contributor

Timeline: Major moments in TEA's takeover of Houston ISD

The takeover of HISD dates back to 2019, when Wheatley High School triggered a state law by failing to meet accountability standards for seven consecutive years.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, center, is joined by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, left, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, second from left, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, second from right, and Nebraska Gov. Jim Pollen, right, during a news conference along the Rio Grande, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Photo by: Eric Gay, AP

What Abbott could learn about the border from an 1800s Texas pioneer (Editorial)

A pathbreaking journalist, diplomat and woman of business, Jane Cazneau's life and writing remind us that the U.S. can't act unilaterally. 

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