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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo talks about being diagnosed with clinical depression and her decision to seek mental health treatment during an interview on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 in Houston. Hidalgo returned to work Monday after an extended leave of absence to receive mental health treatment. Hidalgo announced Aug. 7 that she had checked into an inpatient facility in late July for treatment for clinical depression. She said in a letter that she had been experiencing symptoms

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'I was trapped': Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo talks decision to seek treatment for depression

In one of her first interviews since returning to office, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discussed seeking treatment for depression and why she feels it's important to talk about mental health.

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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is photographed during the Board of Trustees monthly agenda review meeting on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 at in Houston.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer

HISD Superintendent Mike Miles unveils special education plan meant to improve long-broken system

The district is aiming to speed up timelines for evaluating children with disabilities, improve communication with parents and strengthen the quality of instruction for special education students.

Houston Astros take a group photo as they celebrated in the clubhouse after clinching the AL West title in an 8-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a MLB baseball game at Chase Field on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 in Phoenix.

Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer

Astros vs. Twins: Predictions and a positional breakdown of the MLB playoff series

See how the Astros and Twins compare at each position heading into the American League Division Series that begins Saturday.

KSJL radio personality Charles Porter joins other guests at KSAT-TV-12 Sunday during the Lou Rawls Parade of Stars Telethon while volunteers get pledges and contributions benefiting the United Negro College Fund. The 13th annual event had raised $68,366 locally as the telethon ended Sunday. (Texas)

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Houston's first Black television reporter, Charles Porter Jr., dies at 81

Charles Porter Jr., who blazed the path as Houston's first Black TV news reporter and news producer, has died at at age 81.

A new vulnerability analysis and map show which counties in Texas have populations that are most at risk from climate change impacts. Those with darker shading have more of the risk factors incorporated into the robust model developed by Environmental Defense Fund and Texas A&M.

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Climate change index and map shows which Texas county is among most at-risk

The online map is based on research from the Environmental Defense Fund and Texas A&M. It can show which counties are most at risk for projected climate impacts.

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Migratory birds orient themselves with the moon and stars, as well as the Earth's magnetic field.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

Why going 'lights out' could help migrating birds as Houston's cold front passes

Texas plays an important role along the migratory path for birds. Going "lights out" could help birds on their long journey, especially during cold fronts.