For Houston this spring, it’s been one event after another.
The rodeo, NCAA basketball, the World Baseball Classic, CERAWeek, the Houston Open and Astros’ Opening Day fueled a tourism boom. Spring break highlighted the city’s growing reputation as both a family-friendly destination and a nightlife hub.
But it did not come without hiccups. TSA lines at Houston’s airports stretched for hours at times and the rodeo had its moments of chaos. It begs the question: Is Houston ready for the World Cup?
Dug Begley examines Houston’s preparations ahead of the massive global event arriving in just a few months.
Golden Pass LNG, owned by Exxon and QatarEnergy, launched last week in East Texas after a decade of development. Its timing with the Iran war gives it an edge.
Fact check: Does the U.S. produce more oil than it can consume?
Text messages show the married San Antonio congressman asked a subordinate for sex and nude photos years before his 2024 affair with Regina Santos-Aviles.
From swim lessons to ABA therapy to furniture for homeschool classrooms and children with disabilities, here are the Houston-area vendors approved for Texas' voucher program.
Plus: See the list of Houston-area pre-Ks approved for vouchers.
Texas officials say they will "fully fund" the $100 million clinical trials on ibogaine, but they face a difficult path in winning approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What should never happen allegedly did: At a Houston funeral home, families claim they encountered insect-covered, unrefrigerated bodies — a breakdown the state’s funeral watchdog is meant to prevent and address when things go wrong. The funeral home denies the allegations.
Instead, the Texas Funeral Service Commission is faltering, plagued by missing records, high turnover and mishandled complaints, as reports of lost ashes and unlicensed operators mount.
Our investigation examines how oversight has strained — and what that could mean for Texans relying on the system to prevent violations and enforce consequences.
New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton delivered a masterclass in Houston, capped by a Michael McCary reunion.
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That's the market capitalization of Powell Industries, a company founded as a metal-working shop in Houston in 1947. Today, Powell Industries is a manufacturing powerhouse with 3,000 employees worldwide. The company has been recognized by the Chronicle 100, its longtime CEO recently became a billionaire and its stock splits today three-for-one. Erica Grieder has more on Powell Industries' rise. |
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In Case You Missed It
- Acres Homes held its annual "44 Day" celebration.
- Riot Comedy Festival put the spotlight on young comedians from Houston-area private schools.
- Academy Sports + Outdoors illegally sold guns to straw purchasers, according to a report.
- Wolfsmiths is hosting a grand opening that will feature live music, comedy and a motorcycle giveaway.
- Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new location in Kingwood this month.
Would you buy a 3D-printed house?
One of Houston’s first 3D-printed duplexes is under construction in the East End, with the 1,700-square-foot home expected to be completed by July. The property has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, an attached two-car garage and a yard.
Maliya Ellis has more on the project and how it was built.
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