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A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft stands at pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in preparation for NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test on May 5, 2024 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Boeing spacecraft issues keep NASA astronauts stuck in space

The mission was only supposed to be several days.

SURFSIDE BEACH, TEXAS - JUNE 19: In an aerial view, vehicles drive through flooded neighborhoods on June 19, 2024 in Surfside Beach, Texas. Storm Alberto, the first named tropical storm of the hurricane season, was located approximately 305 miles south-southeast of Brownsville, Texas and formed earlier today in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico. The storm has produced heavy winds and rainfall, creating flooding within various communities along Texas coastlines. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Second tropical disturbance forms in Gulf of Mexico after Alberto

As Tropical Storm Alberto makes its way over Mexico, another system is taking shape.

Shrimp Damian, sautéed with garlic, white wine and butter and served with fettuccine alfredo, is served at Damian's Cucina Italiana.

Beloved Houston Italian restaurant shutters after 41 years

The Midtown spot scheduled its last day of service for Aug. 17.

JAMAICA BEACH, TEXAS - JUNE 20: Floodwater flows through a neighborhood on June 20, 2024 in Jamaica Beach, Texas. Storm Alberto, the first named tropical storm of the hurricane season, was located approximately 305 miles south-southeast of Brownsville, Texas and formed yesterday in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico. The storm has produced heavy winds and rainfall, creating flooding within various communities along Texas coastlines. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Photos show Texas coastal flooding after Tropical Storm Alberto

Storm surge inundated Surfside and Jamaica Beach this week.

Shopping around, comparing prices, and negotiating deals can save you thousands of dollars on a mortgage.

Affording a home in Houston continues to get even more expensive

A new Zillow analysis reveals how much it takes for a Houstonian to get a mortgage.

Susan Farb Morris (center) and two Texas Music Festival fellows in 2015

'Fairy dust' publicist's death blamed on bad balcony nails

A memorial concert will be held Saturday night at UH's Moores Opera House.

Festival Concert Hall, which will host larger screenings and the opening-night party of the Round Top Film Festival.

This mother-daughter team hopes to bring filmmakers to Round Top

A film festival is planned for the fall.

University of Houston board chairman Tilman Fertitta (left) and university chancellor Renu Khator (right) pose for photos with new athletic director Chris Pezman following an introductory press conference at TDECU Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Houston. ( Mark Mulligan / Houston Chronicle )

UH parts ways with AD, begins national search for replacement

Chris Pezman will no longer serve as athletics director, the school announced Thursday.

Elon Musk, co-founder and chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., speaks during an unveiling event for the Boring Company Hawthorne test tunnel in Hawthorne, south of Los Angeles, California on December 18, 2018. - Musk explained that the snail moves 14 times faster than a tunnel-digging machine. On Tuesday night December 18, 2018, Boring Co. officially opened the Hawthorne tunnel, a preview of Elon Musk's larger vision to ease L.A. traffic. (Photo by Robyn Beck / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

Musk's Boring Company fined for environmental violations in Bastrop

This isn't the first time Musk's tunneling operation has been the subject of controversy.

Lina Hidalgo will teach you how to salsa—for a price

"Latin Dancing with Lina" is the Harris County judge's latest fundraising effort.

Flatbreads and cocktails from Traveler's Table.

Lauded Houston restaurant to open fast-casual concept nearby

Known as Traveler's Cart, the restaurant will offer street eats in a casual setting.

Texas A&M pitcher Josh Stewart (34) celebrates with teammates after the final out of an NCAA College World Series baseball game against Kentucky on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Omaha, Neb.

Texas A&M baseball makes school history with CWS final berth

Here's how the Aggies got here and what's next.

The best reusable water bottles will help you stay hydrated throughout the day.

The 9 best reusable water bottles to keep you hydrated in style

Leak-proof, insulated, stylish, reusable - what more could you want?

A scene from America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

This is what it takes to be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader

The stunts are painful, the pay is low, and the crowd doesn't care. But these women press on.

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