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How far $100 goes at the Houston Rodeo's carnival

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Good afternoon, Houston!

Spring break is here, and so are extended airport times at both Houston airports Sunday.

TSA wait times soared to 3½ hours at William P. Hobby Airport this morning, while they remained around 30 minutes or less at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to the Houston Airport System.

Officials expected the surge and advise travelers to allow extra time, Jarrod Wardwell writes.

Here's the rest of the news.

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Here's how far $100 goes at the Houston Rodeo's carnival

We took $100 to the Houston Rodeo's carnival to see how far the budget would stretch. We went on rides, played games, and ate pizza, turkey leg and ice cream.

Rodeo Roundup: Stay up-to-date on food news, music coverage and all things Houston Rodeo with our daily newsletter. 

How a surge in microschools could be the wildcard in Texas' $1B voucher program

Microschools blur the line between homeschool and traditional private schooling. A new accreditor is trying to help them access the state's voucher funds

Nearly 4,000 people took NASA buyouts. Now, it's hiring again.

NASA plans to recruit private-sector talent and convert contractors to civil servants as it accelerates Artemis moon missions.



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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's Arts Break brings free, family-friendly performing arts shows during Spring Break.

Looking for free Spring Break activities near Houston? Pavilion debuts series.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's Arts Break brings free, family-friendly shows during Spring Break.

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7 stories you may have missed this week

Apartments at this medium-sized complex enjoy access to a saltwater pool and two catch-and-release fishponds.

What $1,200 gets you in Houston apartments in 2026

Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Houston costs about $1,200 on average. See what that will actually get you across Houston's Inner Loop and suburbs. Read More

Traffic on Interstate 45 are photographed from West Dallas bridge Monday, March 6, 2023, in Houston.

Road construction tracker: 6 major projects that could reshape Houston freeways

Check out our construction tracker for a look at the major road projects that could reshape your commute. Read More

Chloe Childress, a Camp Mystic counselor who grew up in Houston, was killed in July 4 flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

Opinion: My Chloe died at Camp Mystic. Suspend its license while Texas investigates.

We parents of campers who died demand to know what happened at Camp Mystic — before, during and after the flood — and why. Read More

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks to the press, acknowledging he will face a run-off with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate after the Texas Republican primary election, March 3, 2026 at the Austin Marriott Downtown in Austin, Texas.

Crockett, Cornyn, Paxton? See how your neighbor voted.

See where in Texas John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico found their edge in the GOP and Democratic primaries for Texas' U.S. Senate seat. Read More

A rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Houston which will soar 605 feet above the Uptown skyline. 

Exclusive: Ritz-Carlton tower in Uptown could shatter Houston home-price record

Houston's next record-breaking home may not be a mansion. A 45-story Ritz-Carlton tower breaking ground this summer in Uptown includes condos priced above $30M. Take a look at the plans. Read More

Dwight Yoakam performs at RodeoHouston, March 7, 2026, for the first time in more than two decades.

Houston Rodeo Review: Dwight Yoakam returns after 22 years

Dwight Yoakam brought his Bakersfield sound, Elvis Presley and Queen covers to Houston Rodeo. Read More

Harlon's BBQ & Concession serves various barbecue options at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. 

What to eat at the Houston Rodeo

From brisket fries to chicken-fried lobster, I tried 38 foods at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to find the best bites worth your money. Read More

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