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20 major developments headed for Houston in 2024 and beyond

These 20 game-changing projects will leave a lasting mark on the Bayou City in 2024 and beyond.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, center, sits between defense attorneys Tony Buzbee, left, and Mitch Little, right, before starting the ninth day of his impeachment trial in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Austin, Texas.

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'No coincidences in Austin': Paxton impeachment trial ends, but a new saying begins

Even if the saying wasn't an Austin-ism before Paxton's historic impeachment trial, it almost certainly will be going forward.

The 1824, part of the first phase of the Austin Point community in Fort Bend County, will feature an event lawn, children's play area, beer garden, food truck court and spaces for outdoor fitness and games.

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Houston developer breaks ground on 4,700-acre community in Fort Bend County

Cars and garages will take a back seat in the design of Austin Point. The development will feature front facing parks and green spaces.

Books at the Audrey H. Lawson Middle School team center are lined up against the wall Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 in Houston. The school transformed its media center to a team center. The principal said the students can still check out books from the team center.

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Report: Texas school districts banned 625 books from classrooms, libraries in 2022-23 school year

Texas school districts have banned more books in classrooms and libraries than nearly every other U.S. state during the 2022-23 school year, according to a new report by PEN America.

Nellie Biles, mother of reigning Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles, talks about her gym during an interview Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Spring, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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How Simone Biles' parents created a haven for elite gymnasts at World Champions Centre in Spring

Created by Nellie Biles, the facility has grown beyond a home for Simone Biles to a place for Olympic hopefuls and gymnasts of all ages and levels.

Pick of the Day

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. jogs to practice during an NFL training camp Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Houston.

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Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. could miss multiple games with injured hamstring

In another blow to a team that already has 12 players sidelined on the injured reserve, cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. could miss several games with a hamstring injury.

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After a public outcry, community activists removed what they described as

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Third Ward residents say 'racist' Halloween decorations must go

After a public outcry, community activists removed what they described as "racist Halloween decorations" in Third Ward.

Graphic illustration of MJ Khan, candidate for Houston mayor.

Q&A: Houston mayoral candidates answer questions from the Ed Board about their plans for the city

M.J. Khan and Robert Gallegos sat down with the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board to discuss their vision and priorities for the city.

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Spoiler alert: Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour setlist

Since this is her hometown, rumors have swirled about surprise guests like Megan Thee Stallion or even a Destiny's Child reunion.

Rapper Paul Wall performs during half time at the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts NFL game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston.

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'That's Paul Wall?' Houston rapper posts TikTok video with his silver hair

Fans even praised rapper Paul Wall for embracing his silver (or gray) hair referring to him as "elegant" and even "aging like fine wine."

Conroe ISD police Sgt. Mike Mann monitors students' arrival at Birnham Woods Elementary School, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Spring. A week after the school shooting in Uvalde that left 21 dead, a Conroe ISD group gathered to discuss school safety and security improvements.

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Conroe ISD struggles to hire police officers for new state campus security law

Conroe ISD has declared a "good cause" exception from the state's new armed guard requirement for all campuses as it struggles to hire qualified police officers.