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Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) hits an RBI double off New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning to score Isaac Paredes in the sixth inning during an MLB game at Daikin Park in Houston, Saturday, March 29, 2025.

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'The heartbeat of the lineup.' Yordan Alvarez delivers in the clutch for Astros

Houston's offense didn't have an extra-base hit until Saturday when Jeremy Peña homered and Alvarez doubled in a win against the New York Mets.

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Princess Cruises' Majestic Princess sailing out of the Port of Civitavecchia on May 21, 2017 in Rome, Italy. According to a report, Princess canceled multiple voyages of the Majestic Princess from Galveston in 2026 and '27.

Cruise line cancels months of voyages from Port of Galveston

It's a rare move of subtraction from the busy destination.

Fourth-generation owners list massive Texas ranch for $22 million

The 14,000-acre spread has been in the same family for nearly 70 years.

CONTACT FILED: LAURA MILLER HOUCHRON CAPTION (09/21/1997): Tim Miller looks at the now disintegrating cross he erected in 1986 at the site where the body of his daughter, Laura, was found. The 16-year-old was one of four young females whose remains were found in a League City area known by many as the 'killing fields.' HOUCHRON CAPTION (01/05/2003): In 1997, Tim Miller examined the cross - which had begun deteriorating - he had erected in 1986 where the body of his daughter, Laura, was found. Four bodies were found in the 'killing field' near League City's Calder Road.

'Texas Killing Fields' victims to get memorial at Gulf Coast park

It's one of the most notorious cases in Southeast Texas history.

An On The Border restaurant in Florida. The chain of Mexican grills and cantinas filed for bankruptcy recently, and a major power player in Texas is interested.

Popular Mexican chain may get bought by Houston power player

The brand filed for bankruptcy weeks ago.

Former pitcher on the Apple TV broadcast Friday night for the Houston Astros vs. New York Mets series says the Astros should do whatever they can to keep Framber Valdez.

Former All-Star says Astros should 'find some oil money' to keep star

"Sell some brisket, do whatever you gotta do, to me, you can't lose him."

Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros hits a game-winning single during the 10th inning against Kenley Jansen of the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

8 iconic moments that have defined Astros' Daikin Park

From Octavio Dotel to Ronel Blanco, the place has seen a lot.

Severe storms with the possibility of large hail could impact parts of Texas on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Forecasters are calling for challenging conditions east of Interstate 35 from North Texas down toward Southeast Texas.

Texas could see severe thunderstorms with large hail, strong winds

Populated areas of the Lone Star State could see an early spring deluge.

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) office in Buffalo, NY, USA. GEICO is a private American auto insurance company. It recently announced expansion in North Texas.

Another major company adds jobs to explosive Texas region

Corporations are betting big on the state's business climate.

Milos Uzan, #7 of the Houston Cougars, puts up the game-winning shot against the Purdue Boilermakers in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Houston faces Texas coaching legend for Final Four opportunity

A titanic battle awaits.

Archaeologists discovered a pristine hunting kit, possibly the oldest in North America, inside a remote cave in Big Bend.

'Monumental' collection of ancient weapons found in Big Bend

The finding could have 'profound implications,' experts said.

Historic Hotel Emma is a modern hotel created from an extremely old factory building in the Historic Pearl District of San Antonio, Texas.

3 historic Texas structures saved, re-imagined by boutique hotels

These accommodations breathed new life into old structures.

They turned up the savings. You turn up the bass.

Not enough people are talking about Skullcandy Boombox Speaker deal

The portable speaker has a built-in light strip around its top rim.

Kirby Drive, as it turns out, is not named after John Kirby Allen who founded Houston.

How Houston's most famous streets got their names

Prominent preachers, entrepreneurs and lumber barons are some of the figures behind the monikers for the Bayou City's most well-known roadways.

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Cruise line cancels months of voyages from Port of Galveston

Fourth-generation owners list massive Texas ranch for $22 million

'Texas Killing Fields' victims to get memorial at Gulf Coast park

Popular Mexican chain may get bought by Houston power player

Former All-Star says Astros should 'find some oil money' to keep star

8 iconic moments that have defined Astros' Daikin Park

Texas could see severe thunderstorms with large hail, strong winds

Another major company adds jobs to explosive Texas region

Houston faces Texas coaching legend for Final Four opportunity

'Monumental' collection of ancient weapons found in Big Bend

3 historic Texas structures saved, re-imagined by boutique hotels

Not enough people are talking about Skullcandy Boombox Speaker deal

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How Houston's most famous streets got their names

Stories you may have missed:

Water at Texas park glowing a strange green at night

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Texas health insurance CEO fired for hiring investigators to dig up customer info

Bun B on why this year's Houston Rodeo takeover was a necessary 'reset'

Houston OGs to headline star-studded Tacos and Tequila Festival

How call-ups, releases and words left unsaid impact Astros roster

Sneak peek: This bucolic Brenham property will hit the market this summer

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