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September 25, 2023

Houston 30 years ago: Main Street's changes; Bill Clinton at Hermann Park

Plus: All the celebrities who watched Beyonce perform in Houston. What we learned about the Texans. 

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Vice President Al Gore, President Bill Clinton and an entourage jog through Hermann Park Saturday morning, in a scene reminiscent of former President George H.W. Bush's outings in Memorial Park when he came home to Houston on visits, Sept. 11, 1993. The two were on the last stop of a cross-country tour promoting their

Photo by: E. Joseph Deering, Houston Chronicle

Houston 30 years ago: How Main Street changed and why Bill Clinton was at Hermann Park

From a look at Main Street to Bill Clinton and Al Gore's stroll through Memorial Park, archive Houston Chronicle photos show the city as it was 30 years ago in September 1993.


Stay in the Loop

Abandoned puppies and dog at Melrose Park. 

Photo by: Melissa Melvin

Houston's stray problem is a growing issue ahead of local elections

"I'm in my 15th year working at BARC and I do not believe that I've ever seen our stray population as bad as it is right now," said Jarrad Mears, deputy assistant director for Houston's BARC shelter.

Renaissance Tour VIPs: Kelly Rowland, top from left clockwise, and Michelle Williams; Lizzo; Letoya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson; Normani and Tamar Braxton; Megan Thee Stallion; Trae Tha Truth and Jay-Z.

Photo by: Photo Collage

Lizzo, Destiny's Child among celebs spotted at Beyoncé's Houston homecoming over the weekend

Several famous faces were among the BeyHive during Beyoncé's pair of homecoming shows over the weekend in Houston.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 24: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans waits for the snap during the first half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Photo by: Julio Aguilar, Getty Images

Five things we learned from Texans during their win over Jacksonville

Rookies Tank Dell, C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. have all made an impact through three games.

Elmer Wayne Henley, handcuffed, is escorted by police officers into a courtroom in August 1973 to face murder charges after he killed Dean Arnold Corll, who abducted, raped, tortured and murdered at least 28 young men from December 1970 to July 1973. Henley was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the crimes.

Photo by: Darrell Davidson, Staff / Houston Chronicle

53 years after his first victim, Houston's 'Candy Man' is still one of Texas' worst serial killers

From 1970 to 1973, Dean Arnold Corll abducted, raped, tortured and murdered at least 28 young men.


Pick of the Day

Snakes you want in your backyard

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11 non-venomous snakes you actually want in your backyard

It's snake season in Houston. Here's 11 non-venomous snakes you want in your backyard.


What else is going on

Common Bond stores will offer pumpkin pastries and desserts including pumpkin muffins, pumpkin croissants, and pumpkin spice macarons.

Photo by: Andrew Hemingway

Pumpkin spice is everywhere as fall begins. Here's how Houston restaurants and bars are celebrating

Pumpkin spice flavor will be included in cocktails, coffee and baked goods galore at these local restaurants and bars.

FILE - In this June 27, 2015 file photo, Canadian singer Drake performs on the main stage at Wireless festival in Finsbury Park, London. Rap has easily dominated the pop charts and on streaming services in the last few years, and that’s reflected at the 2018 American Music Awards. Drake and Cardi B are the leading nominees with eight each. The AMAs will air live Oct. 9 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP, File)

Photo by: Jonathan Short/AP

Is this Drake's new property in Houston?

In the video posted by HipHopDX, Drake gave his best "country" impression while driving what appears to be a golf cart.

Cork It wine bar will be opening in Katy this fall.

Photo by: Courtesy/Cork It

New, first-of-its-kind wine bar opens in Katy this fall with over 60 vintage wines, light bites

Cork It, which is expected to open in November, will offer an intimate gathering space for wine lovers to try dozens of vintage wines.

Houston Texans CEO Cal McNair, left, shakes hand with Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, right, followng an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Photo by: Phelan M. Ebenhack, Associated Press

What DeMeco Ryans told his team after Texans' win in Jacksonville

The Texans' DeMeco Ryans got his first win as a head coach Sunday and was fired up as he talked to his players after the win.

Tomball Memorial quarterback Aiden Martin (15) passes the ball between Klein Cain defenders Trent Lancaster (32) and Ray Chatham (44) during the first half of their District 15-6A high school football game held at Tomball ISD Stadium Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 in Tomball, TX.

Photo by: Michael Wyke, Contributor

Houston's top high school football performers from week 5

One Houston quarterback had six touchdowns while another threw for nearly 400 passing yards this week.

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Chris Shelton, Audience producer

chris.shelton@houstonchronicle.com

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