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H-E-B seems to be deploying delivery robots at this Texas store

Friendly-looking robot couriers are on duty, ready to deliver small items.

Mayor John Whitmire is attempting to curb speeding and road rage incidents on Houston highways, such as I-45 and US-59. (Photo by Brett Comer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Houston mayor launches traffic safety crackdown on I-45 and US-59

Can Mayor Whitmire actually tame Houston's wild highways?

Tyrone Swoopes has been hired as the new tight ends coach at Lindale High School.

Former Longhorns QB now coaching Texas high school football

From quarterbacks to tight ends, his evolution continues.

The DOW Chemical Company plant sits across the ship channel from Port Freeport Thursday, July 9, 2015, in Freeport, Texas. The expansion of the port is expected to result in growing traffic and a greater need for improved infrastructure in the area. A highway expansion study is underway in Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties to connect Port Freeport to Rosenberg. ( Gary Coronado / Houston Chronicle )

Houston-area city manager fired after alleged hit job recording

The alleged plot involved fake pizza delivery and abduction.

Isaac Paredes #15 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Daikin Park on June 12, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

Will Astros lose top power bat after late-game injury?

Houston's hot new player walked off the field on Thursday.

A flight attendant prepares for boarding inside a Boeing Co. 737 before the inaugural flight of Avelo Airlines from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa (STS) on April 28, 2021 in Burbank, California.

Embattled Houston airline has a new deal for fliers

The low-cost carrier is launching two new upgrades.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fought hard to shut the guaranteed income program down. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Harris County officially scraps $500-a-month income program

Attorney General Ken Paxton fought hard to shut the program down.

The former MF Lobster & Seafood will have an exciting new tenant later in 2025.

Michelin-awarded hospitality group to take over iconic Houston venue

The former seafood spot will make way for an exciting new tenant.

Snag these deals right now at The Home Depot.

The Home Depot has a massive blowout sale going on right now

Make improvements to your home or outdoor space without breaking the bank.

Ryan Pressly notched his first save since April on Thursday night for the Chicago Cubs.

Ex-Astro bullpen ace finds new life as Cubs closer

The right-hander got a slow start, but he's back in form.

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