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Free things to do this summer in the Houston area

The sun is out, and the heat is rising in Houston, but we're still looking for opportunities to get out of the house.

Some of Houston's biggest draws, like the zoo and entertainment complexes can get pricey.

If you are searching for things to do that won't deplete your bank account, this summer free things to do list created by Chronicle reporter Ana Khan will help.

Ralph Green, Suburban reporter producer

ralph.green.@houstonchronicle.com

Education

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott, right, talk during a swearing in ceremony on the first day of the 88th Texas Legislative Session in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Photo by: Eric Gay/Associated Press

School districts across the Houston region are cutting budgets to cover $857M in shortfalls. Here's why.

Teachers in some parts of the Houston area face job cuts as school districts struggle with budget deficits to cover $857M in shortfalls.

Spring ISD High School graduate Christian Nwosun to attend Harvard this fall.

Photo by: Submitted By Spring ISD

North Houston football standout with 30 Division 1 offers heads to Harvard.

Dekaney High School Christian Nwosun will be headed to the Ivy League this fall after committing to play football at Harvard University.

Openings and closings

Houston-based Welch Dental Group has opened its second office in Cy-Fair. Welch Dental has a location in Katy at 23515 Kingsland Blvd. This dental office offers a wide range of services including cosmetic dentistry.

Shout out

Shout out to these Houston high school grads who are driving award-winning research and fulfilling Olympic-level aspirations. Check out these students located in Cy-Fair, Klein and Spring ISD.