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March 12, 2024

Where to handpick strawberries in Houston while they're ripe

Plus: Texans sign Joe Mixon. 10 free spring break activities.

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Texas strawberry season is in full swing through May. 

Photo by: Bob Owen/San Antonio Express-News

Texas strawberry season: Here's where to handpick them in Houston

Just remember three things: wear sunscreen, no pets are allowed and check social media and the farms' website to make sure they are open. 

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Shown is future weather radar for Saturday afternoon in South Texas, as depicted by the ECMWF weather forecasting model.

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Hail and tornadoes are coming to Texas this week. Here's where and when.

We could see severe thunderstorms capable of producing hail and tornadoes across Texas later this week.

FILE - Migrants are taken into custody by officials at the Texas-Mexico border, Jan. 3, 2024, in Eagle Pass, Texas. The Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 extended a stay on a new Texas law that would empower police to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. The order puts the law on hold until at least Monday while the high court considers a challenge by the Justice Department, which has called the law an unconstitutional overreach.

Photo by: Eric Gay, AP

Supreme Court delays controversial Texas deportation law SB4

The Supreme Court on Tuesday further delayed a new Texas law that would transform immigration enforcement long left to the federal government.

The Everstead at Windrose, a single-family rental community at 7801 FM 2920 in Spring, is being developed by Landmark Properties in partnership with Principal Real Estate Investors.

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New built-to-rent development coming to Conroe with 190 homes, pickleball and resort-style pool

Conroe's latest home development will include single-family ranch homes and townhomes, from Georgia-based Landmark Properties. 

Bengals running back Joe Mixon will be coming to the Texans via trade.

Photo by: Frank Victores/AP

Texans trade for big-name running back Joe Mixon

Mixon is a former pro bowler who has four 1,000-yard seasons in his seven year career. 


Pick of the Day

Children's Museum Houston to host Sensory Friendly Day on Monday, Dec. 13 for Children with autism. The event features Houston Ballet, therapy dogs and more sensory process experiences to explore the museum.

Photo by: Courtesy Of Childrens Museum Houston

10 free activities to celebrate spring break in Houston on a budget

Our top picks for free spring break events include parks, museums and family-friendly spots around Houston.


What else is going on

Police Chief Troy Finner speaks to the media at Houston police headquarters on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.

Photo by: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer

HPD's dropped rape is unacceptable. Bring in outside investigators. (Opinion)

Chief Troy Finner's assurances and Mayor John Whitmire's appointed panel aren't enough. Bring in the FBI or Texas Rangers.

Indoor security cameras will no longer be allowed in Air BnB rentals.

Photo by: Jill Karnicki/Staff Photographer

Airbnb bans indoor security cameras, revamps guidelines for smart devices

Indoor security cameras were allowed previously when they were visible, mentioned on the listing page and not in private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms.

High Five Mini Bar operates out of a shipping container located in the Stomping Ground development

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Houston's newest bar will open inside a tiny shipping container

Will Ebarb, an alum of several popular area bars, will debut High Five Mini Bar at the Stomping Grounds development in Garden Oaks.

Bluestone Lane, an Australian-based premium coffee and healthy food cafĂ©, is coming to Lake Woodlands Crossing. 

Photo by: Bluestone Lane

Australian cafe Bluestone Lane opens new Woodlands location

Ausisie coffee roaster Bluestone Lane has expanded into Howard Hughes' Woodlands Tower headquarters. Its the brand's fourth in Texas and second in the township.

Baby Okapi Sylvester, named after Houston mayor Sylvester Turner, nurses off his mother, Sukari, as he is making his public debut Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Houston Zoo in Houston. Baby Sylvester was born to mom Sukari on April 20 at around 40 pounds. He weights around 90 pounds now, and will be meeting the public every morning from today.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee/Staff Photographer

Visiting the Houston Zoo over spring break? Here's what you need to know

The Houston Zoo has a lot to offer guests looking to take a walk on the wild side. 

Support teams work around the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft shortly after it landed with NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov aboard in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, Tuesday, March 12,2024. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Photo by: NASA/Joel Kowsky

NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 is back on Earth

Three astronauts and a cosmonaut returned home Tuesday morning after six months on the International Space Station.

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Chris Shelton, Audience producer

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