Legendary Hines estate among Houston's most expensive homes sold

Plus: Storms put Houston under flood risk. Here's where it's highest

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April 27, 2024

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🔍 Need to Know

Legendary Hines estate among Houston's most expensive homes sold March's most expensive homes sold in Houston are topped by the former mansion of Gerald D. Hines, the second priciest home sale in the city's history.

 

Texas A&M University hires three new journalism faculty after scandal Texas A&M University will double its full-time journalism faculty ahead of the fall semester, forging ahead after a hiring scandal tainted the program's much-anticipated revival and raised major concerns about recruitment at the institution.

 

Storms put Houston under flood risk. Here's where it's highest A stalled front could bring storms to Houston this weekend. Scattered downpours could lead to flash flooding in some areas.

 

Semaglutide vs. tirzepatide: Comparing weight loss, diabetes drugs Here's what you need to know about the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs.

 

The Texas MS 150 has special meaning for Houston Heights couple For the past 13 years, Lindsay and Nick Purcell have been going the distance for the charity ride, which celebrates its 40th anniversary April 27-28.

 

What to know about the charges against Hidalgo's ex-staffers The case surrounding allegations against the former staffers has stretched on for years.

 

What Amtrak taking reins of Texas bullet train plan could mean Amtrak official believes bullet train project between Houston and Dallas can be a catalyst for high-speed rail in America, but the project faces an uphill battle with opponents.

 

 

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💼 Business

As AT&T's fiber-optic internet expands, will Comcast's cable service retreat? AT&T began installing fiber in Houston nine years ago, but there are still big chunks of the area that don't yet have it.

 

Tomlinson: Cult or corporation? Tesla investors must decide. Tesla's poor performance doesn't justify Elon Musk's pay package for a part-time CEO.

 

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🚗 Outside the Loop

Hackers strike Fort Bend County Deputy Sheriff's Association's Facebook page with disturbing clips Disturbing clips depicting domestic abuse were shared on a nonprofit's Facebook page by a hacker, not law enforcement, a representative said.

 

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📝 Opinion

Mike Miles shortchanges teachers. DeSantis delivers for migrants. | Thumbs Also: Cyrano D'Billboard seeks Sweetwater wife. Whitmire snubs Hidalgo. Roadside catfish rescued. DA still hounding Crystal Mason. Much ado about Oilers blue.

 

The biggest threat to pro-Palestine protesters? A Trump victory. | Opinion Letters: I worry that most of you, in your anger, will act against your self-interest in the coming election.

 

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🏀 Sports

As Astros play in Mexico City, a chance to expand 'the culture' The trip is special for José Urquidy, who is from Mexico and will see his family, and it also provides a chance to expand baseball's horizons. ON DECK: Astros vs. Colorado Rockies in "The Mexico City Series"

 

Kamari Lassiter: What to know about Texans' second-round draft pick What you need to know about Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter, whom the Texans picked in the second round of the NFL draft.

 

H-Town Blue in Texans' uniforms: City's 100-year history with color Although sports fans identify light blue as the Houston Oilers' color, it actually was used in the city long before the Oilers existed.

 

Paris Games could save Olympic movement, if it can overcome looming threats The Paris Games promise to reinvigorate an Olympic movement that has languished for more than a decade, but external dangers and controversies will be omnipresent this summer.

 

Roughnecks aim for momentum vs. undefeated Birmingham The 1-3 Roughnecks face undefeated Birmingham's skilled offense Saturday at home.

 

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🖼️ Get Out

Sam Houston Park celebrates its 125th anniversary with music, movie The Heritage Society and Friends of the River Oaks Theatre are hosting a 125th anniversary celebration for Sam Houston Park.

 

Things to do in Houston this weekend, from Frida festival to Unicorn World Our weekend top picks also include Houston Zydeco Fest, Unicorn World, Philly Soul Sound Vol. 4 at Miller Outdoor Theatre and more.

 

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