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January 09, 2024

Former anchor Dominique Sachse bids Houston farewell  

Plus: Are feral peacocks terrorizing a Houston neighborhood? Sizing up the Texans defense.

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Dominique Sachse chats with people during a dinner hosted by designer Christy Lynn at Bari in the River Oaks District on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Photo by: Annie Mulligan, Contributor

Ex-KPRC anchor Dominique Sachse to leave Houston for new job opportunity in Dallas

Sachse said the new opportunity is a "big, bold step" she's lived in Houston since 1974 in a recent episode of her podcast, Over 50 & Flourishing.

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A male peacock causes a traffic hazard when it darts out in front of a car as it crosses a street in a Memorial neighborhood Thursday, Jan. 4, 2023.

Photo by: Kirk Sides/Staff Photographer

Experts say Memorial-area feral peacocks are a problem. Some residents disagree.

The Memorial-area neighborhood of Heathwood and its adjacent communities have lived among peacocks for decades now, but residents are divided as to whether or not the invasive species is a problem.

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Medical examiner: Teen girl's body found on banks of Buffalo Bayou had neck injuries

Tierra Horn, a teenage girl whose body was found on the banks of Buffalo Bayou, was the victim of a homicide, according to the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Dust from West Texas blew into the region overnight. Due to the wet conditions, the dust was able to stick to surfaces, including cars.

Photo by: Jill Karnicki

Was your car dirty this morning? Here's why last night's severe weather in Texas is to blame

High winds and wet conditions caused dust from West Texas to stick to surfaces across Southeast Texas.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles rejected more than 3,000 personalized license plates between January and November of 2023.

Photo by: Myplates.com

Vanity plate fails: 2023 rejected Texas personalized license plates

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles compiled a list of 2023 rejected personalized license plates due to not following the guidelines. 


Pick of the Day

A fan in the Astrodome holds a jar of baby food in reference to the 'Babygate' debacle over the Oilers' decision to fine offensive tackle David Williams for recently skipping the New England game to see the birth of his son, Oct. 24, 1993.

Photo by: Dave Einsel, Houston Chronicle

Houston 30 years ago: The triumphs, tragedies and everything else from 1993

1993 was an important year in Houston history -- Houston voters rejected zoning, Martha Wong became the first Asian ever elected to Houston CIty Council and the Rockets and Oilers had memorable playoff runs. 


What else is going on

R. Michael Lee digs in what will be a butterfly garden as he and other volunteers worked in the AIDS Memorial Garden in Third Ward on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Houston. CenterPoint donated trees back to the garden after crews cut down two 40-year-old bald cypress trees without consulting the resident caretaker, and they replaced the trees with two 15-year-old bald cypress trees which cost $15,000 each.

Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer

CenterPoint donates trees to AIDS memorial in Third Ward after chopping without warning

The restoration effort comes months after workers for the utility reneged on a commitment to leave the older trees.

A selection of wines available at Vine Memorial, a new wine bar opening up in the Memorial area, on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 in Houston.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

Memorial area gets another destination-worthy opening with Houston's latest wine bar

Restaurateur Paul Miller opens a wine bar, the same place where he decided to jump into Houston's restaurant scene on his own.

Houston Texans defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) and linebacker Myjai Sanders (41) tackle Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) during the second quarter of a NFL game on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023 at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee/Staff Photographer

A key for Texans vs. Browns: Shutting down the run game

With an injury-riddled defensive line, the Texans will look to continue to contain the run in their playoff game against the Browns on Saturday.

Newly processed images suggest that Uranus and Neptune look more alike than what was previously suggested. The top two images were released shortly after the Voyager 2 spacecraft flew by the planets in 1986 and 1989, respectively. The bottom two images were reprocessed to better show the planets' true colors.

Photo by: Patrick Irwin/University Of Oxford/NASA

Newly processed images show Uranus, Neptune look more alike than previously thought

Uranus was believed to be greenish and Neptune was rich blue. But, as it turns out, both ice giants are greenish blue, according to research published in the Royal Astronomical Society.

Boxes of the diabetes drug Ozempic rest on a pharmacy counter on April 17, 2023, in Los Angeles.

Photo by: Mario Tama, TNS

FDA evaluates Ozempic, Wegovy after reports of suicidal ideation

The FDA is investigating reports of suicidal ideation, alopecia and aspiration in people who used weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. 

Cat Haven Lounge is under construction in Katy Asian Town on Friday, Jan. 5. 

Photo by: Claire Goodman, Staff Writer

New rescue cat cafe to open soon at Katy Asian Town

Adoptable cats will roam freely in Cat Haven Lounge, which is opening in the spring in Katy Asian Town.

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Chris Shelton, Audience producer

chris.shelton@houstonchronicle.com

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