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April 12, 2026

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Championship weekend has arrived for Texas high school soccer, and Houston is right at the center of it.

Multiple Houston-area teams are competing for UIL state titles, with several all-Houston matchups and first-time finalists adding to the stakes. Follow along for live score updates, key moments and how Houston teams are faring on the state’s biggest stage.

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3 stories you shouldn't miss

More rate hikes ahead for Houston homeowners. Here's what to expect.

Texas has become one of the most expensive states for home insurance, according to data from online marketplace Insurify, thanks to "a full roster of natural disasters." 

Memorial Hermann and Blue Cross reach deal to restore in-network coverage for thousands of patients

A new agreement between Memorial Hermann and Blue Cross Blue Shield ends weeks of uncertainty for insured patients in Houston.

Judge balks at $68M Colony Ridge deal. Did officials do enough to aid residents?

A federal judge questioned a legal settlement with the developers of Colony Ridge, saying it doesn't do enough to help homeowners.


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Becky Mustachio, an art car artist whose vehicle doubles as her daily driver, is photographed in front of her art car during Main Street Drag in Houston on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

What it’s like to drive an art car every day in Houston

For as much as we Houstonians love to complain about their cars, it is what keeps this city running. It moves our economy, exerts undue influence over our personal lives and, every April, becomes the canvas for one of the zaniest public art traditions in the country. Here’s what it was like to drive around with an art car icon, whose pink SUV covered in fake roses attracts real bees.

NEW MEANING: HISD groups reflect on school closures, deportations at Art Car Parade.

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Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick speaks at a press conference at the Texas Capitol on Monday, June 23, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Patrick hosted a press conference in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to veto Senate Bill 3, which would have banned the sale of THC products in Texas.

Why warning signs are flashing for Republicans across Texas and the South

The Democratic National Committee says the party has flipped 30 seats in state legislatures since Trump took office. The GOP has not flipped a single Democrat-held legislative seat in that time. Read More

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens to the public Sunday, March 1.

Texas has a new state park, as 4,800 acres of former ranch land officially opens

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, located between Fort Worth and Abilene, had its official grand opening celebration Friday. Read More

Earth sets at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, over the Moon’s curved limb in this photo captured by the Artemis II crew during their journey around the far side of the Moon. Credit: NASA

What's next for the Artemis program? Here's when NASA could return to the moon

NASA's Artemis II mission was a success. Here is what NASA plans to do on Artemis III and IV — and how America plans to beat China to the moon. Read More

Tears stream down the face of United States' Brittney Griner during the national anthem after a women's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. 

Brittney Griner headed to Connecticut Sun, and then perhaps Houston Comets

Brittney Griner is joining the Connecticut Sun, who will be moving to Houston for the 2027 season. Read More

Whole hog at Pinkerton's Barbecue Upper Kirby

A new kind of whole hog barbecue is turning heads in Houston

At Pinkerton’s Upper Kirby, pitmaster Grant Pinkerton is serving whole hog barbecue that challenges Texas traditions and elevates pork to a new level. Read More

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Find out how much you know about the week’s news. Sign up for the news quiz newsletter to get next week's quiz emailed directly to you. Read More

A slice of pepperoni pizza from Neighbors, a restaurant in the East End, on Dec. 27, 2023.

Craving pizza? Start with our guide to the best pies in Houston.

Whether you like wood-fired crust or a loaded cheesy square, these top Houston restaurants deliver some of the most memorable pizza in town.  Read More


How to save on your property taxes

EVENT: How to save on property taxes with chief appraisers

Houston Chronicle and Chron.com readers are invited to a virtual event on April 30 at noon CDT featuring local appraisal leaders and Chronicle journalists discussing 2025 property trends, tax-saving exemptions, and the protest process.

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