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TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 19: Texas Central Partners LLC plans to use shinkansen bullet train technology for the Texas Central Railway High-Speed Rail Project between Houston-Dallas.  (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Houston-Dallas bullet train project gets major funding boost

The high-speed train could get you to Dallas in about 90 minutes.

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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - DECEMBER 9, 2018: A Rainforest Cafe restaurant in downtown San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images)

Houston grandmother says Rainforest Cafe served batteries in kids meal

The Tilman Fertitta restaurant responded to the accusation, saying they are fully investigating.

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Voters line up beside empty voting booths inside the Acres Homes Mulit-Service Center to cast their votes on the first day of early voting Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, in Houston.(Brett Coomer / Chronicle) (Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Voting on a Saturday? What to know about Houston's mayoral runoff

Will it be Sen. John Whitmire or Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee? Polls are open 7 a.m – 7 p.m.

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Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans looks on against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at NRG Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

One weakness Texans must attack on Sunday vs. Jets

Houston will continue its playoff push this weekend at MetLife Stadium.

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The teacher who made the controversial comments was suspended immediately and later resigned, Dickinson ISD superintendent Carla Voelkel said.

Teacher's alleged antisemitism in Houston area school draws ire

Two Republican Texas legislators were a little late to the party, though

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McDonald's is launching a new small-format beverage stand called CosMc's. The concept appears to be a direct competitor to Dutch Bros.

McDonald's bringing new beverage concept to Texas

CosMc's looks awfully familiar to the three coffee stands that popped up near my house.

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Pride Houston 365 has announced a second pride celebration scheduled for October 2024 in the Montrose neighborhood.

Houston is getting a Pride festival in the fall for 2024

Houstonians will be spoiled for choice when it comes to Pride celebrations in 2024.

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India, a 3-year-old tiger known for wandering a Houston neighborhood in 2021, died this week of natural causes, according to Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch. 

Famous Houston tiger dies 2 years after moving to sanctuary

India's caregivers said cancer may have been the cause of his death. 

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 18: Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros takes batting practice prior to Game Three of the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on October 18, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

The Astros appreciated MartΓ­n Maldonado. You should, too.

Houston's outgoing catcher received a flood of praise from teammates on Tuesday.

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Popular New Orleans restaurant Acme Oyster House opened last year in the former Tower Theater. 

Tower Theatre's lights go out again as Acme Oyster House shutters

Acme Oyster House ends a nearly three-year run in Houston.

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Dyson Hot+Cool Heater and Fan - $299.99 at Amazon

This Dyson fan and space heater duo is 36% off now

Stay warm in the winter and cool during summertime with this multifunctional appliance. 

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One More Thing

Houston is a city of more than 40 megachurches—many of those members are looking elsewhere for religion. 

Where do Texans go after they walk away from religion?

As more Texans walk away from religion, Houston Oasis sees rising numbers of ex-Christians, Muslims and Hindus. 

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