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A chart showing 311 complaints and response times

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See what your Houston neighborhood complained about most in 2023, according to 311 data

Water leaks were by far the biggest thorns in Houstonians' sides in 2023, but missed garbage pickups and water service complaints were common as well, according to 311 data.

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Chris Martinez, right, looks back at a man sliding down a snow-covered hill on Feb. 15, 2021, at Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston. Next week, Texas will experience its coldest temperatures so far this winter, but Houston likely won't see any snow or ice this time.

Photo by: Jon Shapley/Staff Photographer

How does the Texas freeze coming next week compare to the historic freeze of February 2021?

Temperatures are about to get especially frigid across the Lone Star State, but will we see snow and ice like we did in February 2021?

A sold sign is shown outside a home in the master-planned community of Towne Lake Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Cypress.

Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Staff Photographer

Houston home prices flatten as 2023 ends with sales down 12% for the year

Average prices were flat, while median prices dropped slightly in 2023 as higher mortgage rates kept more buyers on the sidelines in Houston, according to HAR.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Houston.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

Texans' C.J. Stroud's trainers explain purpose of QB's unusual basketball pregame warmup routine

It may look odd when Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is warming up on the sidelines with a basketball, but the reasoning makes a lot of sense.

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Texas company says first route for new driverless semi-truck will be from Houston to Dallas

A Texas-based company revealed plans to start putting driverless semi-trucks on the road this year with its initial route being between Dallas and Houston.

Pick of the Day

This graphic shows the total number of billion-dollar weather and climate-related disasters in 2023. Texas was affected by 16 billion-dollar weather and climate-disasters in 2023. The drought and heat wave was the costliest individual event.

Photo by: National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

Texas leads U.S. in record number of billion-dollar weather disasters

The nation as a whole also was struck by an unprecedented number of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2023.

What else is going on

The 'smoking' Lemon Drop martini is a secret bar menu cocktail at Mastro's Steakhouse.

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Houston's top alcohol sellers in 2023 made over $66M combined

Here are the top 12 restaurants and bars that sold the most alcohol in Houston through the year, according to data from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Travelers and gift wrappers at IAH on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023

Photo by: Erica Grieder

Houston airport in top 10 nationwide for firearms caught at TSA

TSA found more than 300 firearms at security checkpoints last year at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard (52) takes a moment with himself before the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023 at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer

Texans' top pass rusher Jonathan Greenard returns to practice

After missing the last two games with an ankle injury, the team's leader in sacks returned to practice Thursday.

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Harris County deputy hit by vehicle on I-10, taken to hospital, sheriff says

The deputy was investigating a crash on the highway when the vehicle may have struck him and two others, officials say.

Jack Easterby (left) was an embattled team executive for the Houston Texans until he was fired in 2022. J.J. Watt (right) appeared to take a shot at Easterby during an appearance on ESPN's The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Photo by: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle

J.J. Watt takes veiled shot at Jack Easterby on Pat McAfee Show

When Pat McAfee made a joke about failed Texans executive Jack Easterby, J.J. Watt appeared to pile on with his own statement.

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Social Card for Meet the Editor event with Kelly Ann Scott

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Meet the Chronicle's new editor-in-chief at a live event

Curious about the Houston Chronicle's new Editor-in-Chief, Kelly Anne Scott? Join us Friday, January 12 at 12 PM for your chance to meet Kelly and ask her your questions. Register now.