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6 Houston restaurants and chefs named James Beard finalists

For Houston, this marks a standout season, with a strong showing not just in the regional Texas category but also nationally. In 2022, the city earned its first national James Beard Award, when Julep won for Outstanding Bar Program. Houston hasn't received another country-wide award since.

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks to the media outside NRG Stadium after reviewing security footage following an incident during Tuesday's sold-out concert at the venue in Houston, Thursday, March 12, 2026. Hidalgo was removed from the venue after attempting to access the dirt floor to the show, which she did not have proper tickets or credentialing for. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo board voted to revoke Judge Lina Hidalgo's ex officio title amid an ongoing feud.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle

Commissioners reject resolution calling for Judge Lina Hidalgo's resignation

Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey pushed the court to address Hidalgo's behavior after she was kicked out of the rodeo.

Students at The Woodlands Christian Academy are shown Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

Photo by: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

Hundreds of Houston's private grade schools are participating in school vouchers. See the full list.

Houston has more private schools in the program than any other region in the state. See if the schools near you are on the list.

Plus: School voucher applications close today

Airline passengers make their way through the security lines in Terminal C at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

Houston airport lines may still build despite recent TSA pay, officials say

TSA workers received some back pay on Monday, but the partial government shutdown continues, approaching its seventh week.

Judge Nathan Milliron is pictured in 2020 during his run for a congressional seat.

Photo by: Jill Karnicki, Staff Photographer

Harris County judge's rebuke of county employee goes viral, sparking widespread criticism

At least one Houston lawyer emailed judge Nathan Milliron directly, taking exception to his temperament. The judge responded by ordering the attorney to appear before him for engaging in "ex parte" communications.

A Shell oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico Gulf in symbolizes the changes that both the offshore sector and broader energy industry have gone through

Photo by: Shell / Shell

Trump's 'God Squad' exempts Gulf oil and gas drilling from endangered species protection

A committee nicknamed the "God squad" granted the industry a blanket exemption Tuesday, citing national security concerns.

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Food

Memelita is shown at Late August in Houston, Monday, March 16, 2026. Late August explores the African-American and Mexican culinary heritage of Chef's Chris Williams and Sergio Hidalgo, at ION District in the former Sears building.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

The best dishes restaurant critic Bao Ong ate in March

The top options included a Buffalo-style pizza at Cup N Char and a cemita from a taco truck, Chronicle restaurant critic Bao Ong's said. Read More

Grilled pork and combonation banh mi sandwhiches at Baguettea in Houston on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

Houston's must-try restaurants this spring 2026

Our critic's guide to Houston's best restaurants this spring features must-visit spots like the Pappas' Greek eatery Yiayia's and a new Pinkerton's location. Read More

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