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BASTROP, TEXAS - APRIL 8: The Buc-ees store is photographed after the solar eclipse Monday, April 8, 2024 in Bastrop. (Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Buc-ee's is taking over its tiniest town yet

Kentucky is setting a Buc-ee's record of its own.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott smiles during a press conference to make an announcement on the future of the space industry in Texas, at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on March 26, 2024. Abbott on March 26 announced the board of directors for the newly-created Texas Space Commission. (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP) (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images)

No sex, no immigrants: Texas GOP unveils 2024 platform priorities

Republicans aim to clamp down on the border and public education in the coming session.

Tarantulas are emerging in Texas for their annual mating season between May and August.

The great Texas tarantula migration is officially underway

The giant creatures are pretty harmless to humans, but can still bite, so beware.

An assistant principal in Mississippi was fired after reading the children's book 'I Need a New Butt!' to second graders.

Texas library must reinstate books with 'butts and farts'

A federal case decision could have huge implications for book bans in the state.

Instagram influencer Ashley Muncie is behind the new cocktail bar.

Instagram influencer to open her own two-story bar in Houston

Invoking French Riviera vibes, Sophie Cocktail & Terrace Bar to bring eats and charcuterie to Montrose Collective.

According to a recent study, customers have changed their spending behaviors, turning the weekend into the new restaurant rush.

Houstonians are ditching the weekday office lunch, study says

Changing consumer behaviors are reshaping our restaurant scene, shifting peak hours towards the weekend.

Renderings of model homes available at Eden at Sunterra.

New build-to-rent community opens in Houston as leasing explodes

The city is experiencing a rapid increase in 'renters by choice' neighborhoods.

Red velvet mites emerged at the Chihuahuan Research Institute in Fort Davis, Texas this week after a heavy rain.

Velvety red arachnids look for love and food in Texas

Aren't we all?

Houston Rockets Hakeem Olajuwon (34), Kenny Smith (30), and teammates victorious, with Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, commissioner David Stern, and NBC Sports announcer Bob Costas during trophy presentation after winning Game 7 and championship series vs New York Knicks at The Summit. Houston, TX 6/22/1994

Local TV station turns back clock to '94 to celebrate Rockets' title

Houston's home broadcast network is turning the clock back to 1994 over the next two weeks.

Corpus Christi Hooks starting pitcher Jake Bloss is someone to watch in the Houston Astros' farm system.

Meet the Double-A pitcher Houston's GM is raving about

Starting pitcher Jake Bloss is making waves in the Astros' farm system.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 23: HISD Superintendent Mike Mil said around ten to 20 principals will likely not return to the the district based on their profeiency ratings. (Kirk Sides/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Houston City Council set to meet with HISD's Mike Miles

City Hall doesn't have authority over the district but has been outspoken about Miles' decisions.

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Amazon's biggest yearly event is almost here — this is what to expect.

When is Amazon Prime Day 2024? Everything we know so far

The two-day deal dash is coming up in July.

Mac Jones' reference of Houston rap icon has internet buzzing

Houston rapper Mike Jones received a shout out from an unlikely source this week.

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Queer-owned beer bar crowned Houston's top business by LGBTQ+ Chamber

'Some mean, nasty dudes': Rockets recall 1994 NBA Finals battle with Knicks

Texans' coach DeMeco Ryans thrilled with Will Anderson Jr.'s pass-rush partner

Juneteenth celebrations abound in Houston and Galveston

Joey Loperfido should be in the major leagues right now

What's the deal with Houston's supper clubs? Who are they for?

Nick Hernandez details whirlwind journey from El Paso to Minute Maid Park

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