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October 18, 2023

Houston Democrats weigh censuring, condemning DA Kim Ogg

Plus: Hillary Clinton weighs in on Houston mayoral election. 10 bars to watch the Astros game. 

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Kim Ogg, District Attorney, is joined by several federal, state and local leaders at a press conference announcing the results of a Harris County firearms initiative on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 in Houston, TX.

Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio/Staff Photographer

Houston Democrats weighing formal condemnation of DA Kim Ogg, citing Chronicle investigation

"There is concern from some precinct chairs about the DA's behavior over the last few years, especially in the wake of the Houston Chronicle article," the email states.


Stay in the Loop

Hillary Clinton has joined a growing roster of prominent Democratic leaders who have thrown their support behind Jackson Lee.

Photo by: AP / Houston Chronicle Elizabeth Conley

Hillary Clinton endorses Sheila Jackson Lee for Houston mayor

Hillary Clinton has joined a growing roster of prominent Democratic leaders who have thrown their support behind Jackson Lee.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and members of the HPD Command Staff announce and released a more stringent vehicle pursuit policy during a press conference at HPD headquarters on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 in Houston.

Photo by: Karen Warren/Staff Photographer

HPD high-speed chases plunge 40% after Chief Troy Finner implements tighter policies

Following a Chronicle investigation that found that high-speed chases led to hundreds of injuries and even deaths, Finner said officers can no longer pursue drivers suspected only of traffic violations or failing to stop.

Carolyn Rodz, founder and CEO of Alice, a company that seeks to help small businesses grow by matching them with business opportunities, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, inside their Houston office.

Photo by: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

Houston fintech Hello Alice defends program supporting Black entrepreneurs

A class action lawsuit filed by the right-wing America First Legal alleges that a grant program focused on Black-owned businesses amounts to illegal racial discrimination.

In this handout photo released by Roscosmos Space Agency Press Service, a view of the International Space Station taken on March 30, 2022 by crew of Russian Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft after undocking from the station. (Roscosmos Space Agency Press Service via AP, File)

Photo by: Associated Press

Repeated Russian hardware issues at International Space Station concern industry experts

Three coolant leaks in the last year have prompted questions about the country's quality control and posed immediate challenges to crew members forced to extend their stay or delay spacewalks.


Pick of the Day

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith has published a memoir,

Photo by: HarperCollins / Author Photo By Matthew Brookes)

Sewing: I met a different Jada Pinkett Smith last month. Here's what I learned as things got messy.

The famous Oscar slap. The rumors of an open marriage. The entanglement she had with a man half her age. Her relationship with the late rapper Tupac. Jada Pinkett Smith's world is a perfect storm of disaster and joy. 


What else is going on

Pitch 25 is a hot spot for sports fans. USA fans watched the World Cup match against Wales Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at Pitch 25 in Houston.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee/Staff Photographer

Here are 10 bars to watch the Astros v. Rangers games this week

As the series moves to Arlington, Houston's bars are sure to fill up with fans looking to watch the game. Here are 10 bars, from the large to the dog-friendly that will air the Texas showdown. 

A Texas Rangers coach walks on the field during workouts ahead of Game 1 of the ALCS at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Houston.

Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer

Science shows Houston has better weather than Dallas for October baseball

The rivalry between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers is heating up. But in a World Series of Weather, which Texas city would win?

Lobster omelet at Annabelle Brasserie, the new all-day restaurant from Berg Hospitality Group opening Oct. 18 at 811 Buffalo Park Dr. at Autry Park.

Photo by: Brian Kennedy

Annabelle Brasserie, the first restaurant at Autry Park, opens today

Berg Hospitality Group's modern French concept Annabelle Brasserie inaugurates Autry Park's collection of new dining and drinking projects coming to Houston.

Manvel Town Center, a development of Weitzman anchored by a 108,000-square-foot H-E-B store, will open the first phase in 2023. The project spans 273 acres at the northwest corner of Texas 288 and Texas 6 in Manvel. The aerial photo was taken in mid-August 2023.

Photo by: Weitzman

New developments in Manvel spur big increase in water and sewer rates

Manvel will increase its water and sewer rates to help pay for increased infrastructure maintenance and service costs, city officials announced in a news release. 

Rev. Leslie Jackson delivers his sermon at St. Peter United Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Houston.

Photo by: Steve Gonzales/Staff Photographer

Houston pastor named in 2023 Out100 list as an innovator for the LGBTQ+ community

Rev. Leslie Jackson was the first Black American pastor of Houston's third largest church, St. Peter United Church of Christ, on Long Point Road. 

Owners Justin Ellis and Nik Green stand near the NBA Jam arcade game, the game that Ellis credits as inspiration for his arcade concept, and one of a variety of modern and retro style arcade and pinball machines available to play inside the custom built structure at 80 Retro Arcade, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 in Willis.

Photo by: Kirk Sides, Staff Photographer

Montgomery County residents transform a custom-built shipping container into retro arcade

Two Willis residents have transformed a custom-built shipping container into an 80s retro arcade filled with nearly 20 arcade games such as Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat and pinball machines. 

Photo of Claire Partain

Chris Shelton, Audience producer

chris.shelton@houstonchronicle.com

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