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Donald Trump picks Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta as ambassador to Italy
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/tilman-fertitta-ambassador-italy-19995923.php
Published: December 22, 2024 02:03
Fertitta hosted a fundraiser for Trump at his Post Oak Hotel earlier this year.
One of 2024's last meteor showers is about to peak
https://www.chron.com/news/space/article/meteor-shower-ursids-19987916.php
Published: December 20, 2024 21:17
The ursids overlap the winter solstice, the longest night of the year.
'No talent': Trump attacks Texas congressman amid looming government shutdown
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/donald-trump-chip-roy-19993282.php
Published: December 20, 2024 20:31
"Chip Roy is just another ambitious guy, with no talent."
NRG Center to get $2.28M in cosmetic upgrades as $2 billion in repairs needed
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/nrg-center-updates-19993632.php
Published: December 20, 2024 19:40
The stadium will be getting new digital signs to help guide visitors.
2 popular Houston radio shows axed in the same week
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-radio-100-3-106-9-19992977.php
Published: December 20, 2024 17:56
The 'Dean and Rog Morning Show' had been on the air since 2009.
Gov. Abbott debuts ‘tough medicine’ billboards to deter migrants from entering U.S.
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-governor-border-billboards-19991306.php
Published: December 19, 2024 23:12
"Your wife and daughter will pay for their trip with their bodies."
‘Don’t be weak and gay’ candidate announces run for Dan Crenshaw’s seat in Texas
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/valentina-gomez-texas-congress-19990188.php
Published: December 19, 2024 18:28
"I'm coming to Texas to speak the truth, cook the crooks and save the children."
VIDEO: Freight train slams into truck, barrels into building in West Texas
https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-train-derailment-19990190.php
Published: December 19, 2024 15:42
Observers recorded a deadly crash that shook the town of Pecos, Texas on Tuesday.
Strange aerial activity near Texas military site under investigation
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-drone-sightings-19990146.php
Published: December 19, 2024 15:27
Police officers say they observed multiple drones flying near neighborhoods and military properties.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces more than $500 million in public safety grants
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/public-safety-grants-19990164.php
Published: December 19, 2024 14:22
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday over $500 million in grants for public safety programs throughout the state, including assistance for victims of crime, border security, law enforcement and anti-human trafficking efforts.
"These public safety grants…
University of Houston becomes latest school to ban TikTok
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/university-houston-tiktok-19987912.php
Published: December 18, 2024 23:24
The school is set to place a ban on the popular app in the new year.
‘I was being sympathetic’: John Whitmire defends comments about Lina Hidalgo
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/john-whitmire-lina-hidalgo-19988671.php
Published: December 18, 2024 22:01
He was referring to comments he made about Hidalgo's mental health.
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee claims Jay Z’s Roc Nation hatching a lawsuit scheme
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/tony-buzbee-jay-z-diddy-19987908.php
Published: December 18, 2024 21:43
"I've never been sued for this kind of bulls--t because we don't do this kind of bulls--t."
Astonishing number of stolen avocados found in Texas
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-avocado-bust-19987900.php
Published: December 18, 2024 16:27
No avocados were harmed during the incident, police said.
Houston rapper Trae tha Truth asks for help locating missing daughter
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-trae-tha-truth-daughter-19988171.php
Published: December 18, 2024 16:18
The child has been missing for about 4 months, Trae tha Truth says.
Top Texas Republicans rally against border wall part sales
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/biden-border-wall-19986680.php
Published: December 17, 2024 23:29
He's the latest Texas Republican to cry foul on the auctions.
Tessa Barrera leaves 'The Rod Ryan Show' to focus on KPRC 2's 'Houston Life'
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/tessa-barrera-houston-life-19986580.php
Published: December 17, 2024 21:54
The radio show said 'the search is on' for its next co-host.
Sun might unleash powerful 'superflare,' but scientists don't know when
https://www.chron.com/news/space/article/sun-solar-superflare-19985685.php
Published: December 17, 2024 20:40
Stars like our Sun explode with superflares every 100 years, researchers found.
Houston area man charged in shocking murder-for-hire of L.A. doctor
https://www.chron.com/news/article/los-angeles-doctor-murder-19985905.php
Published: December 17, 2024 16:38
The doctor was shot multiple times while walking to his car as he left work.
Texas regulators report more than 250 new cases of groundwater contamination
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-groundwater-contamination-report-pollution-19985643.php
Published: December 17, 2024 14:29
An annual report documents 2,870 active cases of groundwater contamination around the state. Groundwater provides more than half of the state’s water supply.
Houston's most affordable zip codes for apartment hunters
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-apartments-affordable-zipcodes-19983649.php
Published: December 16, 2024 20:11
Do you live in one of these affordable unicorn units?
CW 39 is the latest Houston news station to be hit with layoffs this year
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-tv-layoffs-cw-39-19983515.php
Published: December 16, 2024 19:13
The channel had multiple departures in the latter half of the year.
Even Joe Rogan is 'genuinely concerned' about mystery drones
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/joe-rogan-drones-19983738.php
Published: December 16, 2024 17:23
The Texas podcaster is leaning into a theory posed by a drone manufacturer.
Ken Paxton claims 3M, DuPont deceived Texans over 'forever chemicals'
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/paxton-lawsuit-pfas-chemicals-texas-19982433.php
Published: December 16, 2024 12:00
The state attorney general says advertisements didn't disclose important information.
Who is billionaire private astronaut and likely NASA leader Isaacman?
https://www.chron.com/news/space/article/isaacman-trump-nasa-spacex-nominee-19981172.php
Published: December 15, 2024 00:00
The billionaire has been working with SpaceX for years.
Lawmaker introduces bill to establish Bitcoin reserve in Texas
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/bitcoin-reserve-texas-crypto-trump-19979409.php
Published: December 14, 2024 22:00
The move echoes President-elect Trump's support of crypto.
North Texas city close to deal for $200 million lagoon, hotel project
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/lagoon-mckinney-cannon-beach-hotel-19980822.php
Published: December 14, 2024 16:28
Everyone wants to go swimming in the Lone Star State.
Ken Paxton sues New York doctor over alleged abortion pill prescription
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/paxton-abortion-suit-new-york-19980623.php
Published: December 14, 2024 14:31
It's the first attempt to test what happens when state abortion laws clash.
December's full moon will occur at 'major lunar standstill'
https://www.chron.com/news/space/article/full-moon-december-19978659.php
Published: December 13, 2024 20:35
The phenomenon, also known as a lunistice, occurs every 18.6 years.
Houston mayor announces crackdown on 'reckless behavior' in Washington Ave.
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-mayor-washington-avenue-19978582.php
Published: December 13, 2024 18:59
"This is all about quality of life and being safe."
Texas Gulf Coast residents now spotting mysterious drones too
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/drones-texas-new-jersey-19978116.php
Published: December 13, 2024 17:53
The FBI is now looking into sightings in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.