Convenience Big Store: Inside the progress of HISD Superintendent Miles' new Dyad program

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James Buchanan, a DJ, teaches students during a music DYAD class at Lawson Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 in Houston. Houston ISD state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles introduced the DYAD program at the district's schools this year, where contractors come to the school to teach programs like photography, gardening, boxing, golf, yoga, spin, videography, piano, guitar.

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HISD Superintendent Miles introduced electives taught by community professionals. How is it going?

Students can now take classes in photography, gardening, yoga, fitness, cosmetology and other subjects taught by professionals from the community. Miles has said the program is a good way for the district to leverage the expertise of local professionals.

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A man reacts as crime scene investigators with the Harris County Sheriff's Office gather evidence at the scene of a shooting where four people were shot and two females were killed, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. The two other people shot were transferred to a hospital.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman/Staff Photographer

3 Harris County women dead in slayings on Domestic Violence Awareness Month's first day

Domestic Violence Awareness Month was off to a grim start in the Houston area this weekend when at least three women were killed in two separate shootings.

Houston-based Foxgate Capital has teamed up with Amelia Homes to develop a new 1,426 acres that will bring over 450 single family lots to the Willis area.

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New 1,400-acre development promises 450 Willis homebuyers bigger lots, life in woods

Houston-based Foxgate Capital has teamed up with Amelia Homes to develop 1,426 acres that will bring more than 450 single-family lots to the Willis area.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates after the threw a pass to wide receiver Nico Collins (12) who scored a touchdown on the play during the second half of an NFL game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Staff Photographer

5 things we learned from the Texans' win over the Steelers

From offensive line to play-calling to red-zone defense, the Texans are a team on the rise.

Texas A&M offensive lineman Jordan Spasojevic-Moko, shown last season against Arkansas, has been suspended from team.

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Texas A&M football player arrested on charges of violating protective order

Reserve offensive lineman Jordan Spasojevic-Moko has been suspended indefinitely from the team after the incidents.

Pick of the Day

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander celebrates 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

'Guess we'll never know!': 8 best moments from Astros' AL West champagne celebration

The Astros get five days off before taking the field again in the American League Division Series on Saturday. That allows for plenty of time for beer and champagne showers before getting back to business.

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) and manager Dusty Baker Jr. (12) celebrated after clinching the AL West title in an 8-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks of a MLB baseball game at Chase Field on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 in Phoenix.

Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer

How to get Astros playoff tickets, shirts, attend watch parties

The Astros are back in the playoffs, which means tickets and postseason merchandise are on sale and watch parties are in the works.

Luke, a doberman pinscher, gets pets from owner Trevor Schmittle at the Hound Hauz, a dog friendly, weekend only venue offering food trucks, beer and music Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 in Montgomery, TX.

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Magnolia ice house creates a special space for dogs. People are invited too.

Hound Hauz, a family-owned ice house off FM 1486 in Magnolia, opened in August, creating a space for people to bring their furry friends to run around.

Max Hummels and Dario de Leon sit down to eat during a busy day at the markets original food stop, Vaca Y Buey Tacos, on Sunday, July 9, 2023 in Houston.

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Houston cracks list of top 20 best 'foodie cities' in U.S. but ranks behind Austin

WalletHub ranked the best "foodie cities" in America in 2023, and Houston ranked No. 19. The only other Texas city ahead of it was Austin, at No. 9.

The Houston Astros hoist the World Series trophy as they celebrate beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Astros took the Series 4-games-to-3 to capture the franchise's first title. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Something old, not much new: What we learned from PBS' Astros sign-stealing documentary

The first documentary about the Astros' sign-stealing scandal premieres Tuesday night on PBS. Here's what we learned from the film.

EAGLE PASS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: An aerial view of tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, wearing a black Stetson hat, livestreaming while visiting the Texas-Mexico border on September 28, 2023 in Eagle Pass, Texas. Musk toured the border along the bank of the Rio Grande with Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to see firsthand the ongoing migrant crisis, which he has called a

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Elon Musk's cowboy hat draws criticism during border visit

Some claimed the billionaire's hat was backward, although experts seemingly disagree.

The Galveston County Animal Resource Center housed a female tortoise after she was found in Texas City on Sept. 27, 2023.

Photo by: Galveston County Animal Resource Center

She's found! Large tortoise in Galveston County returned to owners

A large tortoise has been claimed by her owner after "strolling around Texas City looking for an adventure," according to the Galveston County Animal Resource Center.