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May 23, 2024

🚶 Former Exxon campus becomes 'walkable city'

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Former Exxon site to transform into mini walkable city

The Upper Kirby project will include a retail village, a hotel, and cobblestone walkways.

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Hotel Derek, located at 2525 W Loop South, has been part of the Galleria area for over 20 years.

Houston's Hotel Derek to shut its doors after 20 years

Drake sang about the boutique hotel: "I'm posted at the Derek up on Westheimer." 

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Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans celebrates after making an interception in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. 

C.J. Stroud's worst nightmare? His own teammate, Derek Stingley

Houston's defensive back is picking off his own quarterback in offseason practice.

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Dania Sanchez was the first to spot the piratic flycatcher and swiftly alerted other birders in the area, like Shawn Chaney. 

Bird rarely seen in Texas makes surprise stop in Brazoria County

Could a series of strong storms in the area be the reason behind the bird's appearance? 

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Attorney General Ken Paxton observed a milestone this week in his long-running legal battles with the Biden administration.

Ken Paxton sues Biden for the 75th time

Let's remember some lawsuits.

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The Austin-based chain boasts a variety of tacos for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Austin-based taco chain opening second location in Houston

A 1-star review sparked a furor in Austin.

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Radom Capital is developing the Montrose Collective, a four-building, mixed-use development with 150,000 square feet of creative office and retail space in the Montrose District. JLL arranged a construction loan and joint venture equity.

Late-night spot to replace Montrose Collective's The Chelsea

The folks behind some of the city's best Mediterranean food are prepping a fourth concept.

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Parade participants wave flags as they march in the annual Pride Parade on Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) (Photo by Brett Comer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Pride Houston beefing up parade, festival security after warnings

"Pride has always been an event to celebrate despite hate and fear."

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In the 1970s, Three Brothers Bakery slowly began gaining a following.

Fires, floods and the Holocaust: Three Brothers Bakery has survival in its DNA

When you've survived the Holocaust, everything else is minor in comparison.

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Jose Abreu #79 of the Houston Astros takes batting practice prior to a 2024 Mexico City Series game between the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. 

Astros send José Abreu to minors ahead of MLB return

The struggling first baseman still has steps to go before rejoining the team.

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Minister Joel Osteen holds 'A Night of Hope' event on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. ( Elizabeth Conley / Houston Chronicle )

Behind the scenes at Joel Osteen's 1,000th sermon

America's most popular pastor is far from done.

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A Southwest Airlines employee assists a passenger during their check-in at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on April 18, 2023 in Austin, Texas. 

Comparing Southwest fares to other airlines just got easier

Travelers no longer have to go directly to Southwest's website to comparison shop. 

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This Memorial Day, take 50% off a year-long AllTrails+ membership.

Save 50% on a year-long AllTrails+ membership right now

Get instant access to offline maps, expert-curated guides and more. 

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NBA Playoffs, Seattle SuperSonics Ricky Pierce (22) in action, taking shot vs Houston Rockets Vernon Maxwell (11), Game 3, Houston, TX 5/15/1993.

Rockets' fuel for 1994 title team? Look to bitter '93 loss in Seattle.

Hakeem Olajuwon, Robert Horry and Rudy Tomjanovich share new insight on a fateful May night in 1993.

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Puzzle of the Day: Really Bad Chess

Really Bad Chess #221

Try to win in the lowest number of moves to score the highest amount of points. Don't let them put your king into checkmate.

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