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Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, top left, takes notes as Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks during a U.S. Senate debate, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Dallas. (Shelby Tauber/Texas Tribune via AP, Pool)

Colin Allred came out swinging against Ted Cruz in Senate debate

"When the lights went out in the energy capital, he went to Cancun."

TOPSHOT - The SpaceX Starship lifts off from Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas, on October 13, 2024, for the Starship Flight 5 test. SpaceX successfully 'caught' the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight, a world first in the company's quest for rapid reusability. (Photo by SERGIO FLORES / AFP) (Photo by SERGIO FLORES/AFP via Getty Images)

South Texans 'distraught' after SpaceX's fifth Starship launch

Activists say the community is frustrated with a "lack of concern for public safety and health."

Former NBA player and Inside the NBA host Shaquille O'Neal had lunch at Jax Grill on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 in Bellaire, Texas.

Shaq spotted at Bellaire restaurant, and apparently he's a regular

The basketball legend is a fan of the "giant" chicken-fried steak.

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles hosted a town hall meeting for Harvard Elementary School parents on Monday night.

Houston ISD elementary school parents fuming over town hall

The slight only adds fuel to the fire for the already-seething parents.

It's a bad week to be a scarf hater in Southeast Texas.

Fall is about to hit Houston as a cold front sweeps through Southeast Texas

It's about to get downright pleasant in the Bayou City.

Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. (97) reacts after defeating the New England Patriots 41-21 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass.

Texans defensive tackle suspended for substance abuse violation

Houston's fearsome defensive line took a hit this week.

Ryne Stanek #55 of the New York Mets celebrates the last out in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during Game Three of the Division Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2024 in New York City.

Former Astros bullpen weapons mowing down Dodgers in playoffs

A pair of familiar arms are thriving in October as Houston sits at home.

Metro Rail train heads north along Main Street as it passes the Highway 59 during rush hour on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in Houston. According to a survey, Houstonians are more interested in mass transit than expanding highways. ( Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle ) (Photo by Mayra Beltran/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Houston bar-goers rail against METRO's limited weekend hours

Downtown nightlife is getting further and further out of reach.

Paris, Fr - July 30: Simone Biles of the United States competes on the floor exercise during the gymnastics team competition in Barcy Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. United States won the gold medal.(Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

US women's gymnastics team brings "pop concert-style" show to Houston

Simone Biles is flipping into the Bayou City this week.

FREEPORT, TEXAS - JULY 08: A home is severely damaged after Hurricane Beryl swept through the area on July 08, 2024 in Freeport, Texas. Tropical Storm Beryl developed into a Category 1 hurricane as it hit the Texas coast late last night. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Texas rejects a 10-percent windstorm insurance rate hike

The vote was a huge win for homeowners and coastal communities in Texas.

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) throws out New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, as right fielder Aaron Judge runs past in the background, to end the third inning of Game 3 of the ALCS at Yankee Stadium on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, in New York.

Trio of Astros' stars among MLB's Gold Glove finalists

Houston's defense shined as its offense struggled for much of 2024.

Saint Arnold celebrates huge milestone with limited-edition beer

You might get one of its special beers—if you're lucky.

Get cleaner air at a discount with this Coway air purifier deal.

Save 38% on this impressive Coway air purifier

Air purifiers aren't typically cheap, so when deals like this pop up, it's a good idea to click that buy button.

Left to right: Juan Carlos de Aldecoa, Jimmy Doan and Lance McCullers Jr. partner to open Maven.

Astros star to open new lunch-dinner restaurant in Houston

The pitcher is growing his culinary portfolio.

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