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Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Houston, is seen in the House Chamber at the Capitol in Austin, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025.

Texas Rep. Harold Dutton clashes with union that backed his opponent

Dutton's message was the culmination of a growing rift between the longtime state representative and the AFL-CIO, a coalition of teachers and public employees that had long supported the Democrat.

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A bowl of gumbo is shown at Viola & Agnes' Neo Soul Cafe in Seabrook Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

This restaurant has Houston's best gumbo

Viola & Agnes in Seabrook ladles a dark-roux gumbo with crab, shrimp and chicken, built on slow-cooked stocks that keep fans lining up.

Dr. Mary Bowden, a River Oaks ear, nose and throat specialist in private practice, was reprimanded by the Texas Medical Board on Friday over her treatment of a COVID-19 patient.

Photo by: Gary Fountain, Houston Chronicle / Contributor

Ken Paxton sides with Houston doctor in her legal battle against the Texas Medical Board

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a court to void a public reprimand issued to Houston doctor Mary Talley Bowden. Here's what to know.

'We just want the Austin police department to do their due diligence and treat this as an open investigation before reaching any conclusions about her death, and we feel that they haven't' Aguilera's cousin Bell Fernandez told Hearst Newspapers.

Photo by: Courtesy Of Bell Fernandez

Medical examiner releases cause of death for Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera

Austin homicide detectives said the case was not criminal in nature but some of Aguilera's relatives publicly disputed that conclusion.

Traffic is sparse on the snow-covered I-45 near The Woodlands Parkway following an overnight snowfall Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 in The Woodlands. Temperatures plunged into the teens Monday with light snow and freezing rain.

Photo by: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer

5 years ago this week, the historic 2021 freeze broke Texas. Here's how it could happen again.

The Texas catastrophe reshaped the state's energy policy, exposed vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and left lasting scars on millions of residents.

Photo by: Houston Chronicle

Texas Voter Guide 2026: See races, candidates and endorsements in the March 3 primary.

The early voting period for Texas' March 3 primary election begins Tuesday, Feb. 17. Explore our guide to key Texas, Houston and Harris County races, including the Democratic primary race for Senate featuring James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett.

Politics

Congressman Christian Menefee speaks alongside follow Congressman Al Green as lawmakers announced the filing of a lawsuit seeking to stop ICE from unlawfully detaining and abusing American citizens during their recent operations across the greater Houston area, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Houston.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle

Opinion

Republican Harris County judge candidate Orlando Sanchez speaks with the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board on February 2, 2026 at the Houston Chronicle.

Photo by: Sharon Steinmann, Houston Chronicle

Endorsement: Orlando Sanchez would bring experience and vision as GOP pick for Harris County Judge

Sanchez would bring Republicans back to their roots of good governance and fiscal conservatism as Harris County Judge, writes the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board.