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December 13, 2023

❄️ ERCOT warns of winter blackout risk

Plus: Are Whataburger's new wings doomed to fail?  ͏  ͏  ͏
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Pablo Vegas, CEO of Texas' energy grid, joined a growing chorus of concern ahead of winter.

ERCOT joins U.S. utilities group warning about winter blackouts

Pablo Vegas, CEO of Texas' energy grid, joined a growing chorus of concern.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 12: (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Spring Branch ISD passes controversial 'biological' bathroom rule

Trustees also voted to close five schools at the end of this year to close budget gaps.

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Computer rendering No. 3 of the Houston Rockets' practice facility.

Can new practice facility give Rockets 'edge' over rest of NBA?

Houston is slated to open a new practice facility by the summer of 2024.

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Midnight Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe bonds Houston's Catholics

'It helps with everyday problems to be here together.'

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Gulf Greyhound Park in La Marque will run its last race on New Year's Eve.

Restaurant development takes shape at former Gulf Greyhound Park

The former dog track will be the home to several chain restaurants and retailers.

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Fort Bend ISD principal Brian Shillingburg was arrested on Monday for solicitation of prostitution. 

Fort Bend ISD principal charged with solicitation of prostitution

Brian Shillingburg was busted during a sex sting dubbed "Operation Naughty List."

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Raw and unfinished, Victor Wembanyama still reeled in 18 rebounds and swatted five shots against Houston over the course of Monday's 93-82 loss to the Rockets. The two franchises could rekindle a strong rivalry as their budding talent develops in coming years.

Victor Wembanyama still dazzling even in loss to Rockets

Houston has a formidable rival for years to come in San Antonio's oversized big man.

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Bouldering walls at a Crux Climbing Center.

Austin-based climbing gym to open Houston location

The gym is known for its bouldering, yoga classes, kids' climbing courses and community events.

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Sau Nguyen, 79, was found dead with dog bite marks on her body near 6200 Downwood Forest Drive on Wednesday.

Report: Houston-area hoops player assaulted coach after benching

The Montgomery County high school basketball coach is still recovering from his injuries.

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The Winter Solstice Wassail cocktail is poured into gingerbread man mugs.

Get toasty at this Downtown Houston holiday pop-up bar

Yule love it there. We promise.

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The Ninja Foodi Power Blender is more than half off at Walmart.

Top-rated Ninja blender is just $98 — and selling fast

Getting this 1,200-watt Ninja blender for under $100 is practically theft.

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One More Thing

Pluckers Wing Bar: The company that touts itself as having the

Whataburger's new chicken wings: Doomed to fail?

If McDonald's and Taco Bell couldn't make them happen, what chance do Whatawings have?

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