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Houston's post-Harvey building boom puts thousands at risk. Explore our map.

We mapped every new structure built in Houston's flood-prone areas since Hurricane Harvey. Search our map to see where clusters of higher-risk homes have emerged. 

 

 

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Photo by: Ross D. Franklin, AP Demand grows for firing of Houston-area teacher for Charlie Kirk comments Charlie Kirk supporters are demanding that a Houston-area school district fire a teacher after her comments about the death of the conservative activist.  MORE: University of Houston, A&M, SHSU Turning Point chapters to hold vigils tonight

 

Photo by: Chris Rankel How to have the best day in Houston, according to comedian Abby Govindan When back in Houston from her current home in New York City, Govindan said one neighborhood, in particular, is her top destination: "Bury me in Montrose, quite frankly."

 

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Staff Photographer Inside Houston's quiet shift to police the homeless and crack down on public spaces The Trump administration's use of federal officers to crack down on homelessness in DC is unprecedented. But cities such as Houston are also increasingly policing homelessness.

 

Photo by: Climate Prediction Center / Pivotal Weather Is Houston done with 100-degree days? Here's what the models say. Houston had a strong taste of fall this week, which now has many people wondering if we can officially bid farewell to 100-degree days for the year.

 

Photo by: Courtesy/FBI Houston Critic slams ICE for providing scant details on over 800 arrests in Houston area Critics argue ICE often touts huge arrest numbers but doesn't say who was arrested or why for most cases, raising questions about how dangerous the detainees really are.

 

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Food

Photo by: Jon Shapley, Staff Photographer The Houston-area businesses competing to put their products on H-E-B's shelves Local companies that make instant cocktail bombs, Vietnamese meat products, luxury soaps and a device for pulling out crawfish flesh are finalists in H-E-B's annual Quest for Texas Best competition. Read More   Photo by: Annie Mulligan, Contributor Review: Levi Goode branches out from Goode Company — and it pays off, at a price With Credence, the chef and restaurateur expands on his family's legacy with upscale dining inspired by his Texas roots. Read More

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Politics

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Rifle recovered in search for Charlie Kirk's killer, FBI releases photos of person of interest

Two people were detained Wednesday, but neither was determined to be connected to the shooting and both were released, public safety officials said.

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Nearly 1M Houstonians have gone 190 days without a member of Congress

Gov. Greg Abbott has delayed holding a special election until November to fill the 18th Congressional District seat left vacant after the death of Sylvester Turner.

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Greg Abbott orders lowering of US and Texas flags mourning Charlie Kirk

"This senseless act of violence has no place in America," Abbott said in a statement Wednesday.

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Opinion

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Crackdowns at A&M and UT put Texas higher ed at a 'danger point' | Opinion

"I am worried about my faculty colleagues," writes former UT prof Richard Cherwitz.

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Education

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Texas State University fires associate professor for 'controversial statements'

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Everything we know about the fallout over the viral video at Texas A&M

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Dan Patrick turns up pressure on A&M president after gender debacle

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Sports

Photo by: Jason Fochtman/Staff Photographer Will UH pack a full house against Colorado and Deion Sanders? Read More   Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle What are the odds? UH is the betting favorite for only 2nd time in a Big 12 game. Read More

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle The Texans' season opener was a dud. Why they still have faith in OC Nick Caley. Read More   Photo by: David J. Griffin, Icon Sportswire Via Getty Images ESPN's Laura Rutledge on Texans' start, covering Ed Oliver/Major Applewhite beef Read More

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