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Houston drag is thriving. Meet the artists behind it.

Houston’s drag scene is one of the most dynamic and diverse in the country — and these 38 queens prove it. Plus, Joey Guerra catches up with Silky Nutmeg Ganache to talk Houston, dating and Alyssa Edwards.

 

A second cow in Texas has been found infected with screwworm

The flies pose a threat to the state’s $17 billion cattle industry and can infest any warm-blooded animals, including wildlife and pets.

 

Houston struggles with trash pickup more than peer Texas cities: See the data

San Antonio, Dallas and Austin typically resolved solid waste service calls in two to three days. Houston closed cases in a median of eight days. 

 

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1 story to bring you joy

A guide to lazy rivers around Houston, from resorts to water parks

Lazy rivers across the Houston area offer a way to stay cool, with spots at Marriott Marquis Houston, The Woodlands Resort, Typhoon Texas and more.

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7 stories you may have missed this week

Data centers need water. Texas oil companies think they have the solution. Texas’ AI boom is colliding with an oil industry wastewater crisis. State leaders and industry increasingly see each problem as the solution to the other. Read More

 

What to know about Houston billionaire Ignacio Torras From chemicals to restaurants to a soccer tournament for adults with disabilities, commodities trader Ignacio Torras has made an impact in Houston.  Read More

 

Map: See how your Houston neighborhood has changed since 2010 We've compiled census data so you can explore how Houston neighborhoods have changed over the last 15 years. Read More

 

An ankle monitor failed to stop Lee Gilley's escape. Officials won't say why. Gilley’s escape exploited a weakness in Harris County’s after-hours monitoring system for people on bond that gave him a 60-hour head start before officials in his case were even aware he was gone. Read More

 

Dogs airlifted ahead of World Cup. Our stray crisis is that bad. | Opinion The world is coming to Houston for FIFA, and Houston is airlifting stray dogs to other cities. Animal welfare and public safety should be a priority every day, writes Sharon Steinmann. Read More

 

Vote now: Who are Houston’s top high school athletes and coaches? There’s only three days left to vote for Houston’s top high school athletes and coaches. Read More

 

Where to eat in Galveston right now Discover the best places to eat in Galveston right now, from fresh Gulf seafood and classic Texas comfort food to standout international spots across the island. Read More

 

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