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Cyclone Anaya's seventh location of popular Tex-Mex restaurant will open summer 2023 The Houston Tex-Mex favorite will launch its seventh opening summer 2023 at 3736 Westheimer.

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Top 21 anticipated restaurants opening this year, from Bar Bludorn to Phat Eatery

In 2024, Houston will be home to a slew of new restaurants that reflect the city's diverse dining scene.

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The Martin Luther King Jr., statue at MacGregor Park on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 in Houston.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

Sewing: MacGregor Park is getting a $54M facelift. Will it keep what made it vital to the community?

For those who have used MacGregor Park for a generation, the question often is, "Why does gentrification need to be in motion for our park facilities and green spaces to get better?"

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud dons his helmet as he gets ready for practice during an NFL training camp Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Houston.

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New Texans uniforms coming in April. How will they look and how much 'H-Town Blue' will they have?

The Texans will unveil four completely new uniforms that they'll wear next season. Here's all the hints we've gathered about how they'll look.

Fan mingle outside NRG Stadium before the Tax Act Texas Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 in Houston.

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How much money will the college football playoff generate for Houston's economy?

Houston hotels, airports and restaurants expect an influx of business during College Football Playoff National Championship game at NRG.

Houston Texans quarterbacks Davis Mills, left, Case Keenum and C.J. Stroud warm up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Houston.

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C.J. Stroud, Texans QBs build bonds over weekly dinners at these top Houston restaurants

Discarding their playbook briefly, C.J. Stroud, Case Keenum and Davis Mills have discussed life, faith and relationships while sampling Houston's expansive culinary scene.

Pick of the Day

Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale is seen in the fourth inning during Game 7 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Houston.

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Mattress Mack won't bet on CFP national title game after failed $1M Longhorns bet

According to The Action Network, McIngvale has lost more than $10 million betting on the last three College Football Playoffs.

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Jon Pardi, Latto and Jack Harlow will perform at the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! as part of the College Football Playoff.

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Latto, Jack Harlow, 2 Chainz: Your guide to the sounds of the College Football Playoff

As has become customary at large-scale sporting events, the CFP will feature a multi-day concert series at Shell Energy Stadium leading up to the big game.

'Love is Blind' contestant Renee Poche, left, says former UH football player and fellow contestant Carter Wall, right, was abusive on and off camera, according to a report from Variety.

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Report: 'Love is Blind' contestant suing Netflix over 'traumatic' experience

A former "Love Is Blind" contestant from Texas is suing Netflix and Delirium TV, the show's production company, according to a report from Variety.

The Buc-ee's mascot will be on hand for the 2024 Downtown Rodeo Parade.

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Buc-ee's CEO is grand marshal for Rodeo Parade in Houston

He'll be joined on the parade route by Howdy, the Texas chain's iconic mascot.

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Keondre Coburn (91) loses his helmet as he tackles Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Houston.

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Get your 'Motor' running: Devin Singletary thrives as Texans' RB1

Thanks to his ability to make defenders miss, the fifth-year pro has surpassed 1,000 yards from scrimmage with one very big week to go.

Ramon Preciado, 53, is arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, by the San Antonio Police Department in connection to the fatal shootings of pregnant teen Savanah Soto and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra. His son, Christopher Preciado, 19, was also arrested and charged with capital murder, while Ramon was charged with abuse of a corpse, according to SAPD Sgt. Washington Moscoso.

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2 arrested in connection with shootings of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra

Christopher Preciado and his father, Ramon Preciado, were charged Wednesday in the fatal shootings of pregnant teen Savanah Soto and her boyfriend Matthew Guerra.