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Hey Houston, I hope you're handling the heat. 

I am decidedly not. It doesn't matter that I have lived in Texas my entire life and Houston for five years now. A triple-digit heat index is never going to sit well with me.

Do you keep up with Houston news throughout the week? Do you catch up with the week before on weekends? Test your knowledge with our news quiz.

But before you do, here's a few things to know.

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Morgan Gage, Audience Producer

morgan.gage@houstonchronicle.com


3 stories you shouldn't miss

What to know about Houston-area crystal lagoons open this summer

Almost everyone has spent a summer day sitting by a pool or by the beach. But how many have spent a day by a lagoon? The number could soon rise as more crystal lagoons are set to open across the Houston area over the next few years. 

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The Quiz: Test your news knowledge

Find out how much you know about the week's local news. 

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HISD supporters call for Miles' resignation at City Hall

Hundreds of HISD supporters gathered at City Hall to call for the resignation of state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles after a tumultuous first year under state takeover.

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1 story to bring you joy

Maisa Ahmad, a senior Klein Collins HS, plays guitar at her home Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Spring. She is headed to Bard College in the fall and wants to become a lawyer.

Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Staff Photographer

Houston high school grads are driving award-winning research and more

Here's a look at Houston high school graduates who are driving award-winning research and reaching Olympic-level aspirations


7 stories you may have missed this week

A billboard advertising personal injury lawyer Jim Adler, aka 'The Texas Hammer,' on Commerce Street in San Antonio.

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What to know about Jim Adler, the 'Texas Hammer' Houston lawyer

Texas attorney Jim Adler has been a Houston staple for decades, gaining a reputation as "the Texas Hammer" through his iconic commercials.

A man who goes by Shaggy talks about the high number of tickets he has received from police Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at a homeless encampment in Houston.

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Staff Photographer

Maps show Houston's homeless population face repeated HPD fines

Over the course of three years, the Houston Police Department fined one homeless man more than what most Houstonians earn in seven years.

Pearl and Vine in Katy

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Katy's trendiest hotspots according to readers

These restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping spots and watering holes were named the trendiest spots in Katy.

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Photo by: Jon Shapley, Staff Photographer

Joe Campos Torres Solidarity Walk retraces veteran's death at hands of HPD

Family members honored the life of Joe Campos Torres, a Mexican American veteran killed by Houston Police Department officers in 1977.

United Airlines jets are parked at the C Terminal at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Houston.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

Memorial Day travel: How Houston airports compare for flight delays

Planning Memorial Day travel? Check out the Chronicle's analysis of flight delays and cancellations at major Texas airports.

Pedestrians walk past buildings with broken windows downtown as they return to work on Monday, May 20, 2024 in Houston. The city closed off certain streets this week as glass continued to fall from cracking windows in the wake of last week's powerful storm.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

Why Houston's glamorous skyscrapers will be boarded up for months

It could take months for downtown Houston to look normal again after last week's powerful storm. Here's why. 

Jacolby Satterwhite poses for a portrait in his work: Jacolby Satterwhite: A Metta Prayer on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Houston.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Staff Photographer

Want to go viral this summer? #MuseumTok is trending in Houston and beyond

These five new exhibitions and immersive experiences are best for creating #museum content in Houston.

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