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From right to left: Alex and Reagan Bregman, JooYoung Choi and Trenton Doyle Hancock, Nancy and Rich Kinder and Aaron Bludorn and Victoria Pappas Bludorn are among Houston's most powerful couples.

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Houston's 25 most powerful couples, from restaurant royalty to real estate moguls

Some of Houston's 25 most powerful couples include restaurant owners, Astros players and oil and gas moguls.

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Camp Logan, Circa 1917, now the site of Memorial Park

Photo by: Courtesy Memorial Park Conservancy

Harris County honors Black soldiers in 1917 Houston riot at Camp Logan

Harris County Commissioners Court passed a resolution Tuesday honoring the Black soldiers of Camp Logan, just weeks after the U.S. Army overturned their convictions from 106 years ago.

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Progressive Houston congressional candidate accused of harassment by former campaign worker

Pervez Agwan, who is campaigning to unseat U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher in the Democratic primary, has called the lawsuit politically motivated.

Katy ISD Board of Trustees President Victor Perez and Superintendent Ken Gregorski listen to comments during a board of trustees meeting on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 in Katy. The Katy ISD board of trustees took public comments on how to address gender fluidity among students.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

Katy ISD draws parental opposition for plan to employ chaplains on campus

Multiple parents argued that hiring chaplains -- who unlike school counselors, wouldn't need to be state certified -- would be an affront to the separation of church and state.

Flares burn at refineries east of the Sam Houston Parkway where a tornado was reported to pass along Mickey Gilley Boulevard near Fairmont Parkway, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Pasadena.

Photo by: Mark Mulligan/Staff Photographer

Houston's mayor candidates are committed to environmental justice, but how much say they do have?

How will environmental justice factor in to the next mayoral tenure in Houston? A look at where the mayor has had a say in the past.

Brandi Smith and Justin Stapleton at the Houston Zoo Conservation Gala.

Photo by: Gary Fountain, Contributor

Brandi Smith leaves KHOU, but she'll stay in Houston

Veteran television reporter and anchor Brandi Smith has announced she is leaving KHOU 11 to pursue her career as a multimedia journalist at a Houston university.

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs off the field celebrating after the Texans edged the Denver Broncos 22-17 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Houston.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud surprises Texans fans with FaceTime calls

C.J. Stroud got some hilarious reactions from shocked fans who couldn't believe he really was calling them to thank them for buying his jersey.

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Putt-putt golf course and entertainment center by Tiger Woods prepares to open its doors on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at Pop Stroke in Katy.

Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio, Staff Photographer

New 10-acre residential development planned for near Katy's hottest entertainment venues

City Choice Realty has purchased nearly 10 acres of land near Katy Asian Town and the Colonial Parkway entertainment hub for the use of residential development.