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Chef Manabu Horiuchi slices a piece of Matsusaka wagyu at Katami, 2701 West Dallas St., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Houston.

Barbecue, burgers, exclusive sushi: These are Houston's newest restaurants

Here's our list of 13 exciting new restaurants and cafes that opened around Houston last month.

Politics

METRO announced Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, the expansion of its microtransit partnership with the City of Houston and Evolve Houston to include service in Second Ward, Third Ward, and downtown Houston.

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Exclusive: Internal audit says Metro's microtransit program had long waits, limited oversight

The firm's report reveals new details about the program's persistent challenges under Evolve's pilot structure. Read More

Redistricting puts Sylvia Garcia in a fight for her political life

When the governor pushed the Legislature to redraw all of the congressional districts in Texas, it took a machete to Sylvia Garcia's district. That has landed her in a real primary battle. Read More

Harris County to elect its first female county attorney. Meet the candidates.

Two Democrats and one Republican are vying to become the first female county attorney in Harris County's history. Read More

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Opinion

Federal agents stand by a vehicle after they detained a protester in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 3, 2026. A US judge on January 31, 2026 denied Minnesota's bid to force Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to suspend its sweeping detention and deportation operation in the state that has left two US citizens dead and fueled massive protests. Masked and heavily armed federal agents have swept through Minnesota communities seeking undocumented migrants, detaining thousands and shooting dead two US citizens in the process. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images) / ALTERNATE CROP

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ICE wants more money. Say no. Say it loud. | Opinion

This summer, Congress approved a 400% increase in ICE's annual spending, writes Héctor Sánchez Barba, the CEO a national nonprofit. Now, after all we've seen, will the Senate throw more money at the agency?

Sports

Amber Glenn competes during the women's free skating competition at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

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Which state dominates the Olympics — and how does Texas compare?

Houston forward Kalifa Sakho (14) reacts after dunking the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Houston, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

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No. 8 UH at No. 16 BYU: How to watch, what to know about Saturday's game

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson yells out instructions to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech at Fertitta Center in Houston, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

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What Kelvin Sampson says he meant to say about state of UH's finances

Houston Rockets guard Fred Vanvleet (5) puts his arm around Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) as they sit on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at the Toyota Center in Houston on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Charlotte Hornets defeated the Houston Rockets 109-99.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

'Same mistakes over and over.' Rockets drop second in a row with lackluster loss

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EVENT: Sid Miller and primary challenger Nathan Sheets in Ag Commissioner race

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and challenger Nathan Sheets will join senior political reporter Jeremy Wallace for a private Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 12, to take viewer questions on agricultural production, consumer protection and economic development ahead of the Texas primary election.