How DA Kim Ogg has repeatedly aimed her power at Harris County officials

Plus: Rice University's band mocked HISD superintendent Mike Miles in halftime show. What to know about the haunted Galveston Walmart. Houston to see return of summer heat during Beyoncé's concert weekend.

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View in browser 6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Get Our Best Offer of the Year. Subscribe Today. 🔍 Need to Know   How Ogg has repeatedly aimed her power at Harris County officials A Chronicle investigation uncovered at least half of dozen instances of Ogg launching criminal investigations or threatening to use her office's powers against county officials.   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.   Beyoncé weekend in Houston: Heat causes summer déjà vu The Queen Bey brings her Renaissance Tour to her hometown this weekend. Crowds can expect two nights of summer-like heat.   Rice band mocks HISD superintendent Miles in halftime show Rice University's marching band mocked state-appointed Houston ISD superintendent Mike Miles during their halftime show at Saturday's football game against Texas Southern University.   🗳️ Politics   Timeline: Key moments from Ogg's feud with Harris County leaders Follow the history and major moments of the ongoing feud between DA Kim Ogg and Harris County officials with this interactive timeline.   Harris County leaders blast soaring court-appointed attorney costs Harris County commissioners had harsh words for the local judiciary after a new report revealed that indigent defense payments to private attorneys soared by $20 million in three years.   Miles: Teacher cuts on the table as enrollment falls at HISD Officials are evaluating staffing levels at campuses across HISD, and teachers at schools with lower-than-expected enrollment may be reassigned to the district's "excess pool."    💼 Business   Tomlinson: California lawsuit against Exxon, Chevron will hurt Big Oil Latest lawsuit demands oil companies pay billions into climate change fund and stop producing fossil fuels.   Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour boosts Houston's economy The hometown superstar has many titles: Singer. Songwriter. Businesswoman. Philanthropist. Single-handed driver of the consumer economy.    Why Texas business shrugs at threat of government shutdown As Congress readies for a government shutdown for the second time in four years, the response from Texas companies and industry has been a relative shrug of the shoulders.   🖼️ Get Out   Houston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with salsa festival The annual festival celebrates one of Latin America's most popular music genres with dancing, art, food and family fun.    Where to park or get dropped off at NRG Stadium for Renaissance World Tour The BeyHive is ready to see Beyoncé on stage at the Renaissance World Tour at NRG Stadium this weekend. Here's an in-depth guide on to get to the venue safely.   Katy residents open Hangr Skate Shop with onsite skate ramp A new skateboard shop in Katy is melding the love of the sport with interactive retail.    EaDo pizzeria's partnerships aim to benefit H-Town communities Vinny's teams up with various organizations in town to create special pizzas and donate a portion of the proceeds.   🏀 Sports   How Simone Biles' parents created a haven for elite gymnasts 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.   Dugout Download podcast: Stretch run arrives for Astros, rivals Matt Kawahara and Steve Schaeffer examine the schedules of the Astros and other AL teams fighting for a playoff spot, as well as reasons Yainer Diaz should be a lineup regular.    'A magical time': Ex-Aeros gather for 50th anniversary reunion Fifty years after the WHA's Aeros brought major league hockey to Houston, players from those teams were in town for the first full-scale reunion the group has had since winning two championships.   📝 Opinion   Impeach Biden? What a waste of Republican power. (Editorial) The Biden impeachment inquiry is an unserious attempt to tar the president as complicit in the very real criminal allegations against his wayward son.    Abbott should heed Spring Branch ISD's 'Come and Take It' challenge (Editorial) Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature have held increased school funding hostage to passing vouchers. School districts have had enough.    A jury and 4 million voters supported Paxton. That means something. (Opinion) Ken Paxton was acquitted on live TV, for everyone to see, by a majority vote of his peers — nothing more, nothing less. That's the way a democracy works.   DeSantis' $2 gasoline dream should terrify Texas (Opinion) Ron DeSantis, campaigning Wednesday in Midland, promised $2 gas his first year in as president. That shows how little he understands about the U.S. energy business.       6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Get Our Best Offer of the Year. Act Now NO COMMITMENT | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2023 Hearst Communications