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Blown out windows on a high-rise downtown building are shown in the aftermath of a severe thunderstorm Friday, May 17, 2024, in Houston. Thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas on Thursday killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings and knocking out power to more than 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Over 2,500 windows were blown out Downtown during severe storm

The repair of these windows could take months, Houston officials said.

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C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans warms up prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

C.J. Stroud's newest trick will be a nightmare for NFL defenses

Houston's QB has added the no-look pass to his arsenal.

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The Drum was completely demolished May 19, 2024, the land will be cleared out completely later this year.

Historic UT Drum building demolished to make way for med school

The Erwin Center hosted iconic concerts and was the home court of Texas men's and women's basketball.

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Deer at 4 Generations Ranch in Crawford, Texas suffered nasty injuries after getting spooked by balloons and running into a fence.

Texas ranch makes plea after deer attacked by balloons

Saturday's attack was the second balloon incident this year.

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Florida, Orlando, Chili's Grill & Bar, restaurant entrance.

Is Chili's closing all its restaurants?

The Dallas-based chain is getting attention after Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy.

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A Kemp's ridley sea turtle laid a nest of 121 eggs on the Bolivar Peninsula on Monday. 

Rare sea turtle finally nests on the Bolivar Peninsula

Recent storms may have made the Bolivar Peninsula less attractive to nesting sea turtles.

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Carnival fans turned out to Pier 21 to welcome the Jubilee, the cruise line's first brand-new ship to homeport in Galveston.

Carnival fetes 10 millionth passenger out of Galveston

Booming passenger port on track for 1.8 million passengers this year alone.

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Ronel Blanco #56 of the Houston Astros walks onto the field prior to the game against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on May 14, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

When will Ronel Blanco pitch again? Astros manager sets return date.

Houston's rotation will receive a boost during the upcoming road trip.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) (R) speaks during a news conference with fellow Republican senators at the U.S. Capitol on May 09, 2024 in Washington, DC. Reacting to the White House's warning that it will halt some weapons supplies to Israel, Cruz and fellow GOP senators accused President Joe Biden of supporting Hamas and abandoning Israel. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Texas Republicans back IVF amid shifting anti-abortion claims

What's with Texas Republicans' sudden interest in preserving reproductive rights?

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The race between Republican challenger David Covey (left) and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan will come to its conclusion with Tuesday's runoff.  

Texas' messiest Republicans are all watching this Beaumont race

Tuesday's race could signal a new, ultra-conservative chapter for state GOP leaders.

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Amid his high-profile New York City fraud trial, Donald Trump is said to stop in Houston this week for a fundraising luncheon.

Trump drills for Houston oil money Wednesday

Drill, baby, drill?

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Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers grabs a loose ball while under pressure from Dillon Brooks #9 of the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 18, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

NBA insider says Rockets could trade for star after landing No. 3 pick

Houston has a big decision to make next month.

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Give your outdoors the glow up it deserves with smart string lights, spotlights, wall fixtures and more, from trusted brands like Govee and Philips Hue.

The best outdoor smart lights for a backyard glow up

Plus pro tips on what to look for in outdoor smart lighting.

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Solar wind recently ripped off the tail of comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. 

Solar blast was strong enough to rip off a comet's tail

It's not the first time the devil comet has had its tail temporarily blasted away. 

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Find and clear words by selecting tiles in the grid. Words must be made up of contiguous tiles. You can use diagonals and cross your own path.

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