Democrats jockey to take on Ted Cruz in next year's U.S. Senate race

Plus: How common critters in Texas can help us predict the weather. Why do police stats say crime is down, but a survey reports more victims?

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Welcome to Sunday, Space City,

Houstonians can expect sunny skies and highs in the 60s today, but some cloud cover could be on deck. So, will it be a wet Christmas in Texas? Here's our weather team's latest forecast.

Downtowners in the mood for a Sunday joyride might want to check out one of these 19 must-try restaurants worthy of a trip to the Houston suburbs.

Need a soundtrack for that Sunday to-do list? Throw on the headphones and enjoy a curated playlist of some of the top Houston-area musicians.

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Robert Adams, Senior Weekend Audience Producer robert.adams@houstonchronicle.com

 

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3 stories you shouldn't miss

1. Democrats jockey to take on Ted Cruz in next year's U.S. Senate race.

The race has so far attracted little attention from Texas voters — even as national Democrats have made clear they plan to pour significant resources into the state to unseat Cruz. 

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2. How common critters in Texas can help us predict the weather.

Folklore of animals predicting the weather is a longstanding tradition, with the most famous furry forecaster being Punxsutawney Phil.

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3. Why do police stats say crime is down, but a survey reports more victims?

In 2022, national data shows there's a growing gap in reported crimes and those who say they're victims.

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Where to find Houston's most beloved shop cats

Some of Houston's friendliest cats live at shops, restaurants and bars. Here's a guide to where you can find them — while also grabbing a cup of coffee or even getting your car washed.

 

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7 stories you may have missed this week

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer ERCOT joins in warning of rising blackout risk in Texas, nation The U.S. power grid is becoming increasingly prone to blackout amid rising electricity demand and power plant closures, a group of power officials and executives warned Monday.

 

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer Top private schools in Houston's suburbs and what they offer From The Woodlands' John Cooper School and religious academies from Pasadena to Katy and Spring, here are Niche's top 10 private schools in Houston's suburbs.

 

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer Extreme weather creates Texas home insurance crisis Officials are concerned about a potential disruption to the home insurance market as carriers pull out of certain high-risk markets.

 

Photo by: Houston Chronicle Houston's most fascinating and controversial people of 2023 See the Houston Chronicle's annual list of the city's most fascinating, controversial and notorious people who made headlines in 2023.

 

Photo by: Sam Craft, Associated Press Why Texas A&M is facing a bigger rebuilding job than expected As more players enter the transfer portal and interim coach Elijah Robinson leaves for Syracuse, the new coach has more holes to fill for 2024.

 

Photo by: Courtesy Of Andiron 7 Houston food trends to expect in 2024 from industry experts Here's a list of Houston food trends to expect in 2024 from industry experts.

 

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer MacGregor Park due for $54 million renovation Houston City Council voted to approve a monumental proposal for a $54 million renovation of MacGregor Park. The project is led by a $27-million gift from the Kinder Foundation.

 

 

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