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Lamb & beef kabob with grilled tomato, tahini and jalapeños at Hamsa.

The best restaurants in Houston's Rice Village

From seafood-focused Navy Blue to Italian-American Milton's, here are the Chronicle food team's favorite restaurants in Houston's Rice Village.

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FILE - Charlie Kirk speaks at Texas A&M University as part of Turning Point USA's American Comeback Tour on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Meredith Seaver/College Station Eagle via AP, File)

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Klein ISD fires employee over 'senseless' remarks about Charlie Kirk killing

Officials went on to say that the employee's conduct did "not reflect the values, standards, or expectations of our school district and will never be tolerated."

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles speaks about the district's STAAR testing results during a Houston ISD Board of Managers meeting at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center in Houston, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.

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HISD school board approves Superintendent Mike Miles' annual evaluation

The Houston ISD Board of Managers approved Superintendent Mike Miles' annual evaluation, awarding him an unknown total bonus in addition to his $462,000 salary.

Westfield High School valedictorian Da'Vion Tatum poses for a portrait Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in Houston. The Harvard University-bound senior was accepted into seven Ivy League colleges,and offered $700,000 in scholarships. Tatum says he taught himself algebra in first grade.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

Westfield High School's viral valedictorian makes history again in Spring ISD

A viral Westfield High School valedictorian DaVion Tatum is now a Harvard graduate. This summer, he became the youngest director in Spring ISD history.

Texas Rep. Cody Harris stands in his office in Palestine on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Rep. Harris is proposing to overhaul the state's

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Texas is running out of water — and Corpus Christi is the first warning sign

"Texas's water crisis is hitting Corpus Christi first, and billionaires have plans to profit," business columnist Chris Tomlinson writes.


Food

Karen and Jamie Fain own Fainmous BBQ.

Photo by: J.C. Reid, Contributor

Fainmous BBQ's long road back in Houston's barbecue scene

Family-owned Fainmous BBQ in Sawyer Yards has survived floods, the pandemic and years of nearby construction — and is finding new life.

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A variety of West African inspired dishes are served at Chopn Blok in Houston, Monday, March 24, 2025.

Photo by: Kirk Sides, Houston Chronicle

New York Times names Montrose restaurant among 50 best in U.S.

ChopnBlok, Houston's standout West African restaurant, has earned a spot on a prestigious national list.

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Politics

People place lit candles below a photo of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, at a vigil in his memory, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Orem, Utah.

Photo by: Lindsey Wasson, AP

FBI confirms 22-year-old suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is in custody

The suspect had become "more political" in the run-up to the shooting, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox told a news conference. 

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

Houston built 65,000 properties in flood zones since Harvey – half where flooding risk runs highest.

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Opinion

Thousands of people gather for the Japan Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 in Houston.

Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio, Staff Photographer

I so wanted Houston's Japan Festival to be great. It wasn't. | Opinion

"The lesson from Houston's Japan Festival shouldn't be: Houston can't have nice things. The things that went wrong are all the proof this city needs that Houstonians are desperate for nice things," writes columnist Regina Lankenau.

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After Charlie Kirk's assassination, Houston needs to talk | Opinion

"There is no magic solution to violent extremism and political conflict, but we are committed to deliberative processes where we come together despite our disagreements," two Houston City Council members write.

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Sketchy imported fish have no business on Americans' plates | Opinion

"Americans deserve better than radioactive shrimp," Scott Hickman, an experienced charter boat captain and commercial fisherman, writes.

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Education

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles presents on the district's recent STAAR results during a Houston ISD Board of Managers meeting at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center in Houston, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle

Here are Houston ISD's Principal of the Year nominees

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Here's how Houston ISD changed employee leave, hiring policies

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Texas teachers' union calls for solidarity during Houston hotel workers' strike

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Sports

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Photo by: Lynne Sladky, Associated Press

ollege football preview: Must-win for Notre Dame? Top 5 SEC QBs?

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Houston defensive back Blake Thompson (0) reacts after sacking Rice quarterback Chase Jenkins during the second half of of an NCAA college football game in Houston, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle

UH mailbag: Have Cougars become Big 12 contenders?

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Zach Cole #3 of the Corpus Christi Hooks bats during the game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at Hodgetown Stadium on August 15, 2025 in Amarillo.

Photo by: John E. Moore III, John E. Moore III/Getty Images

Astros set to promote outfield prospect Zach Cole

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Houston Astros Jeremy Peña (3) reacts after being called out on strikes during the third inning of a MLB baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.

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Astros at Braves: How to watch

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