May 17, 2024
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Best of the Bayou
Today we're talking about more rain being possible after hurricane-force winds hit Houston...
If you read one thing: Severe storms ripped through Houston Thursday evening, killing at least four people. Recovery could be slowed down Friday due to additional storm chances.
What was the extent of the damage?
The storms unleashed hurricane-force wind gusts of over 100 mph in some areas, prompting tornado warnings, snapping transmission lines and downing numerous trees. Hundreds of thousands lost power at the height of the storm, according to the Texas Power Outage Tracker. View photos of the damage across the Houston area here.
Due to the widespread damage, Houston ISD and several other public school districts canceled classes on Friday.
What will Friday look like?
Downed trees, branches or power lines may still be a hazard on area roadways Friday morning. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says to expect "very significant" damage on Houston roads Friday. Ensure you're taking into consideration that damage may cause slowdowns as you head into work.
Spots hit hard in recent weeks should get a much-needed break from widespread rain Friday, but the same can't be said for areas between I-10 and the coastline. The Upper Texas Gulf Coast will be the favored spot for occasionally heavy rain Friday.
Read Justin Ballard's forecast here.
Stay in the Loop
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📰 Need to Know
- HPD shot and injured a homeless couple's puppy during an investigation. Roscoe, a one-and-a-half-year-old puppy in the Heights, was shot by an officer during a Houston Police Department investigation into a burglary, according to police and the dog's owners.
- HISD's Mike Miles gave the first details of a $2.1 billion budget proposal. Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles released plans for next year's $2.1 billion budget Thursday as state-appointed district leaders attempt to make up a $528 million shortfall in revenue, but did not disclose how many positions he expects to cut.
- Ex-Houston cop Gerald Goines' defense team wants murder charges quashed again. Lawyers for former Houston police narcotics officer Gerald Goines have urged a judge to consider quashing two more felony murder indictments against the former law enforcement official.
- How Eagle Pass became the center of an unprecedented immigration standoff. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has spent billions on his immigration crackdown known as Operation Lone Star, with much of the efforts focused on the border city of Eagle Pass.
- An Eagle Pass power plant has been a hotbed of Abbott's migrant arrests. Attorneys say the property is an example of troopers appearing to funnel asylum-seeking migrants toward arrests. State officials dispute the claim.
- Mayor Whitmire promised 'bold things' for Houston mobility. Mayor John Whitmire started a noontime discussion about transportation in the region by saying he was "fired up" about the opportunity to improve the city's mobility and infrastructure.
💼 Business
- Why Trump allegedly asked Big Oil for $1 billion when he's offered them everything. The energy industry has been slow to give to former President Donald Trump's re-election campaign, writes business columnist Chris Tomlinson.
- This Fort Bend city is the second-fastest growing in the country. Here's why. Fort Bend County is home to the second fastest-growing city in the country, according to Census Bureau data released Thursday.
🚗 Outside the Loop
- New Pitch 25 soccer sports bar is opening in Katy. Here's where. Pitch 25, a soccer-centric entertainment complex and sports bar, will be opening a Katy location next year.
- What to know about the 5th Annual Crawfish Critic Cook-off in Montgomery County. Christian Waldo's 5th Annual Crawfish Critic Cook-off starts on May 17. Here's what to know.
- Houston mosquito spraying is in full gear. Here's how it works. Summer is here, and Houstonians are ready to get outside. Unfortunately, outside is where millions of mosquitoes are waiting for us.
Point of View
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Who flooded Kingwood − Mother Nature or Montgomery County?
Harris County's sweeping flood and drainage regulations are useless if our neighboring counties don't follow suit, writes the Chronicle Editorial Board.
- We're begging you, Sen. Cornyn. Please just make buying guns harder. Why is Sen. Cornyn going back on the best thing he's ever done for my family (passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act), one reader asks.
- Houston doctor: I saw what the war in Gaza is doing to children. I wish I could tell you this was rare in Gaza, but what I witnessed was the devastation of a generation of children, a Houston doctor writes.
- After Mike Miles' reign of terror is over, who will be left? It's becoming increasingly clear that Mike Miles was sent to Houston ISD not to improve our schools, but to dismantle them, one reader writes.
Houston vs. All Y'all
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Astros 8, A's 1: Houston swept Oakland to complete a lopsided series.
The Astros outscored the A's 22-4 across four games in a sweep that was punctuated by a blowout win Thursday at Minute Maid Park.
- On deck: Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers. The NL Central leaders bring the potent bat of catcher William Contreras into a three-game weekend series at Minute Maid Park.
- Why Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco did not appeal his 10-game suspension. Astros starter Ronel Blanco discussed his 10-game ban for a foreign substance on his glove and explained why he did not appeal.
- The Astros traded Brandon Bielak to the A's for cash considerations. The pitcher compiled a 4.65 ERA over 70 appearances for Houston as both a starter and swingman reliever.
- Why the Texans were prime-time darlings on this year's NFL schedule. The Texans are a hot NFL product right now, as evidenced by the record number of nationally televised games they got on the 2024 schedule.
Get Out
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A designer shares his vision for MacGregor Park's $54 million renovation plan.
Renowned designer and landscape architect Walter J. Hood has a vision to take MacGregor Park back to its natural roots.
- Cody Johnson announced two October shows in The Woodlands. Country musician Cody Johnson announced two back-to-back shows at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands in late October.
- Houston Grand Opera will debut Family Day with a 'Cinderella' performance. The event features an English-language performance of Rossini's Cinderella with pre-show and intermission activities for families.
Events at the Chronicle
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Meet Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at our live virtual event.
Chronicle readers are invited to a private Zoom event with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, including the opportunity to submit questions, on Thursday, May 30.
Attending a high school graduation soon? Take a look at the upcoming graduation dates, times and locations for the 20 largest high schools in the Houston area here.
Congrats 2024 grads!
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