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Brisket, green beans, stuffed jalapenos, pork ribs, smoked boudin, pinto beans, smoked bologna sandwich, pulled pork and jalapeno & cheese sausage at Rosemeyer Bar-B-Q in Spring

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The 30 best places to get barbecue around Houston

Greater Houston is enjoying a new era of smoked meat supremacy, making it, perhaps, the new capital of Texas barbecue. Here are some of the best BBQ places in Houston.

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An attendee places a candle near a photo of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, during a candlelight vigil for her on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Houston.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

Mattress Mack asks public to continue donating to Jocelyn Nungaray's GoFundMe

The GoFundMe of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, whose death shook north Houston, has reached more than $80,000 as of Thursday.

Peeling paint is shown on hallways walls as Monique Moody, principal, leads a tour at Revere Middle School, 10502 Briar Forest Dr., Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Houston.

Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Staff Photographer

HISD principals say $4.4B bond would fix campus infrastructure issues

Multiple Houston ISD principals said this week that their campuses have urgent infrastructure needs that the district's proposed $4.4 billion school bond would address if approved.

Miguel Calderon, 28, wipes off sweat while working in the heat, detailing cars at Divine Shine car wash on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Houston.

Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio, Staff Photographer

The nation's power grids are teetering. Does Texas hold any lessons?

Americans might soon need to get used to a less reliable power system where at certain times of year power goes out for an hour here or an hour there.

The Astros moved back to .500, thanks to production from Alex Bregman and solid pitching from Hunter Brown and Josh Hader. 

Photo by: Karen Warren / Staff Photographer

The Astros have made it back to .500 after 80 games. Nine numbers define the turnaround

The Astros are at a potential crossroads — they're a middling ballclub by definition  — but are at last within striking distance of playoff position. 

V. Renee Shepherd was one of the victims of a domestic violence murder in Houston this year. She was cast as a lead in the play 'If You Loved Me,' which is scheduled to be performed June 29 in Stafford. Her castmates decided to continue on with the play while her family and friends try to keep her memory and name alive.

Photo by: Lizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

Houston stage performers honoring castmate killed in domestic violence incident

V. Renee Shepherd was one of the victims of a domestic violence murder in Houston this year. She was cast as a lead in the play "If You Loved Me," before her death.


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New York Mets Francisco Lindor (12) walks back to first base after Pete Alonso was called out by batters interference during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Houston.

Photo by: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer

The Astros-Mets series opener won't be on regular TV platform. Here's how to watch.

Friday's series opener against the New York Mets will be a streaming exclusive, meaning fans will need a subscription to that service to watch.

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Michelle Williams speaks during the public comment portion as of the Houston ISD's District Advisory Committee meeting at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Houston.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

HISD union leader appealing dismissal in lengthy hearing

Union leader and third grade teacher Michelle Williams says she was fired in part, over her social media activity, which Williams believes was done in retaliation for her public criticism of district leadership. 

A water tower in the city of Shenandoah is seen, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Shenandoah.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

More than 400 current and past Shenandoah employees part of data breach

The breach involved only those who had been paid by the city, not residents who had pay their city bills online, city officials said. 

Reed Sheppard of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after making a three point shot in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rupp Arena on March 2, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Draft experts rave after the Rockets pick of Reed Sheppard with the third pick of NBA draft

One ESPN analyst said the Rockets selecting Reed Sheppard in the top five of the NBA Draft the best pick of the night. 

VillageMD is expanding their presence in the Houston market with four new clinics including one in Cypress. Some of their partnerships include clinics that are 3,000 to 5,000 square feet connected to Walgreens pharmacies.

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Walgreens to close 'significant' number of U.S. locations. Here's why

Walgreens plans to shutter an undisclosed number of its stores as part of a "significant multi-year program," the company announced Thursday.

John Mason, 8, caught Sparky the parakeet in his family's backyard and reunited the bird with its owner.

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Conroe's Sparky the parakeet reunited with family thanks to 8-year-old boy

Lauren Mason knows her son John has a special way with animals, but when the 8-year-old caught a parakeet in the family's backyard, she had no idea how special the bird was to a Lake Conroe neighbor. 

Lupita Nyong'o in 'A Quiet Place: Day One.'

Photo by: Gareth Gatrell/Associated Press

Moving, scary 'A Quiet Place: Day One' is the franchise's best

Director Michael Sarnoski, who made the lauded 'Pig' starring Nicolas Cage, is new to the franchise and his fresh eyes find emotional resonance in the predictable plot.

Houston Police Department reveals the new image for future HPD patrol vehicles outside Houston Police Department Headquarters in Downtown on Monday, July 2, 2012, in Houston. HPD is currently testing vehicles for the new patrol cars, along with the new black and white color scheme and logo design. ( Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle )

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Abandoned newborn baby found next to donation box in parking lot, police say

The baby was  taken to the hospital on Tuesday night. Authorities also found the woman believed to be the one who gave birth.


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Register for our summer book club and meet the author, get a free audiobook

The Houston Chronicle and Texas Book Festival are hosting a virtual book club event, featuring author Elizabeth Crook. Register now for a free audiobook. 

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Chris Shelton, Audience producer

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