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October 17, 2023

HISD plans to overhaul its magnet school application process for 2024-25

Plus: The best patio restaurants in the suburbs. A Ryan Pressley homecoming in Dallas.  

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A Audrey H. Lawson Middle School student works on their worksheet during class Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 in Houston.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer

HISD announces plans to overhaul school choice process, days before magnet campuses start tours

Superintendent Mike Miles wrote in a special edition of his weekly family update that the district wants to make school choice and the enrollment process more accessible for all families.


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Cypress Trail Hideout serves barbecue, craft beer and local spirits. It is located at 25610 Hempstead Road, Cypress.

Photo by: J.C. Reid/Contributor

These 15 breezy, patio restaurants and bars in Houston's suburbs offer perfect fall vibes

For those looking to enjoy the weather nearby, these patio areas provide entertainment, excitement and nourishment during the falls season.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) shakes hands with fans after the Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 124-103 in their last home game of the season at the Toyota Center on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

Rockets trade Kevin Porter Jr. after domestic violence-related charges

Houston will receive former Rocket Victor Oladipo and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl as Rockets get rid of Kevin Porter Jr., who is facing assault and strangulation charges in New York.

Justin Rodriguez, a driver with USAL, exits a car after driving it onto a trailer as he loads up various new Toyota vehicles to take to various dealerships at the Friedkin Group Gulf States Toyota processing facility Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Houston, TX.

Photo by: Michael Wyke, Contributor

Houston vehicle sales drop in September as prices rise

Demand for new and used cars remains high despite daunting retail prices and interest rates.

Texas' Chris Simms (1) rolls out to avoid Houston defenders during the first half of play Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in Houston. CHRISTOBAL PEREZ/HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Photo by: Christobal Perez, Houston Chronicle

'Just beat Texas' is the message for UH football this week

UH football coach Dana Holgorsen says he has heard plenty from fans about beating the Longhorns who are making their one and only Big 12 appearance against the Cougars.


Pick of the Day

Jim Cannon teaches a class at Club Pilates Klein, 7316 Louetta Rd., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Spring.

Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Staff Photographer

Unbearable back pain leads Klein piano tuner to Pilates. Now he's an instructor

Piano technician Jim Cannon spends a lot of time tuning and repairing instruments around Houston. But you're just as likely to find the Klein resident at a Pilates studio at the head of the class. 


What else is going on

Swifties showed up to all the Union Kitchen locations around Houston for the Taylor Swift brunch.

Photo by: Courtesy

Swiftie takeover at Taylor Swift-themed brunches across Houston

The menu featured 'Sparks Fly' pancakes and a 'Picture to Burn' chicken and waffles sandwich topped with jalapeƱos.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) delivers in the ninth inning during Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, in Houston.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

ALCS marks trip home for Astros' Ryan Pressly, once a Rangers fan

Astros closer Ryan Pressly has twice faced his former teams in the playoffs. Now in the ALCS he faces the Rangers, whom he rooted for growing up in the Dallas area.

Mexican singer-songwriter and Grammy winner Lila Downs performs both traditional standards and her how original music, tapping into a variety of styles.

Photo by: Johnny Lopera/Cindy Byram PR

For singer Lila Downs, Dia de los Muertos concert in Houston is personal

The vocalist, who plays Jones Hall Thursday, finds strength through the death of her husband as well as the concept of Dia de los Muertos. 

The Houston Squash Club logo show inside of the building on W Sam Houston Pkwy. 

Photo by: Jahanzeb Khan/Houston Squash Club

What will squash becoming an Olympic sport mean for Houston?

"It's massive news because this will change the whole sport itself," said Jahanzeb Khan, the owner of the Houston Squash Club. 

Phoenix Johnson, community partnerships manager at SEARCH Homeless Services, introduces the organization's first annual storytelling event on Oct. 12, 2023.

Photo by: Hannah Mannion, SEARCH

Houston nonprofit launches new event sharing stories of homelessness in TED talk-like shows

SEARCH organized its first annual storytelling event to help people see what it's like to experience or work with homelessness.

Visitors to the 2022 Paws Fest pose with their pups.

Photo by: Buller Photography

Katy's LaCenterra to transform into massive dog-themed festival

Katy dogs will have their day in LaCenterra on Saturday Oct. 28 at Paws Fest, a celebration of all things canine. 

Photo of Claire Partain

Chris Shelton, Audience producer

chris.shelton@houstonchronicle.com

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