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After 18 months in dry dock, the Battleship Texas Foundation refloated the ship in the harbor in March.

Popular island eatery pushes back against Battleship Texas move

"An unfair move by a competitor to block our view while retaining their own," a manager wrote.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 30: Former U.S. President Donald Trump departs the courtroom after being found guilty on all 34 counts in his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024 in New York City.

Texas Republicans decry Trump guilty verdict in 'sham trial'

'WELCOME TO THE SOVIET UNION!!!!!'

Deep Ellum Brewing Company and Deep Ellum Taproom in Dallas, TX.

Another decade-old Texas brewery announces its closure

It's been a tough year in craft beer.

Light Years is a hybrid wine shop-wine bar Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Houston.

Three Houston bars named among America's best

No surprise here, but all selections were localized to the Montrose neighborhood.

C.J. Stroud (left) and Stefon Diggs (right) took the field at Texans OTAs on Thursday.

Texans OC says CJ Stroud, Stefon Diggs share this winning trait

Bobby Slowik is already impressed with the early returns from four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs.

Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Erick Wren (58) during the Oklahoma Sooners 45-40 victory over the Texas Longhorns in their Red River Showdown on October, 2016, at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX.

Texas-OU football's new kickoff time is too much change

While 11 a.m. might not sound ideal, it was a coveted time slot for the Red River Rivalry.

On Thursday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire promised to cancel an ongoing contract arranged between the city and ShotSpotter, citing the controversial gunshot detection system's inefficacy.

'It's a gimmick': Mayor Whitmire plans to ax ShotSpotter contract

Houston's top official slammed the surveillance technology system as ineffective.

Workers exit the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery on May 10, 2022 in Texas City, Texas.

Two Houston oil companies join forces in $22.5 billion deal

ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil are getting in on the mergers and acquisitions energy trend.

Mitchell Wasek, son of Buc-ee's co-founder Donald Wasek, was indicted on 21 felony counts of invasive visual recording.

Son of Buc-ee's co-founder indicted on secret filming charges

Mitchell Wasek is accused of covertly filming individuals at his family's properties.

Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia (77) pitches during workouts for pitchers and catchers at the Astros spring training complex at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Astros pitcher checking next box on Tommy John rehab

The right-hander could return to the rotation later this summer.

A car accidentally craahed into the Barnaby's Cafe in Moontrose/Rive Oaks, injuring mulitple people.

Multiple injuries reported after car crashes into Barnaby's Cafe

The driver may have accidentally put the car in drive instead of reverse, an employee said.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 1: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo confirms she's running for a third term. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Judge Hidalgo plans run for a third term as head of Harris County

The political rumor mill has been swirling over the judge's national political ambitions.

Level up your outdoor setup with these well-reviewed outdoor string lights, now half-off on Amazon.

Save 48% on Brightech's top-rated solar powered outdoor string lights

Level up your outdoor spread for less than $25.

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Houston is home to dozens of Pride events, from dog-friendly festivals to fashion shows.

All the places to celebrate Pride in Houston

From family-friendly events to fundraisers, pool parties to choir performances.

José Abreu delivers positive result in 1st game back with Astros

Why did the Astros demote Joey Loperfido? Joe Espada explains.

Another Astros' outfield prospect is destroying Triple-A pitching

More blown out windows after yesterday's storm compound damage downtown

Houston Galleria tower will be forced to sell if it heads to foreclosure

Why Astros' Jose Abreu thinks his minor-league stint will spark MLB revival

How Houston looks after severe thunderstorm brought strong winds, floods

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🚢 Battleship Texas move 'unfair'?