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The high-stakes U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is attracting big-dollar donors from across the country. See who the top donors are: bit.ly/4sr13Lb

Texas politics has weathered scandals involving corruption, universities, elections and more. Here's how today's controversies fit the history. bit.ly/4zbboO3

Texans say "hello" and "goodbye" differently depending on which city they live in, according to a new study. bit.ly/4BIWsbJ

The Texans' winning streak is over after a mistake-filled overtime loss to the Giants. We grade the performance of Houston's units. bit.ly/4z8CW6r

Houston’s Hindu community is speaking out as anti-Indian and anti-Hindu rhetoric grows in conservative circles. Some are reconsidering their political loyalties. bit.ly/4z0BjXX

Houston Christian University and the University of Houston-Clear Lake are expanding guaranteed admission pathways for Houston-area high school seniors. bit.ly/4yKOo7w

The Texans fell to 0-4 at home this season after losing in overtime to the Giants, who got the walk-off TD from a former Houston player. bit.ly/4zJILHm

The Houston Chronicle sent questions on key policy topics to candidates for the two Harris County Commissioners contests on the ballot this year. See their full responses: bit.ly/4iFraL6

The Houston Texans look to make it three straight wins. We’ll have updates and analysis throughout today’s game against the New York Giants. bit.ly/3W50AlU

Planning a trip to Round Top’s fall antique show? From wine bars and chic salads to antique shops and charming porches, locals share their favorite places to shop, eat and unwind during the show and beyond. bit.ly/3Wnm51h

Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1 in Houston. Here’s when clocks change and what to know about the push for permanent daylight or standard time.

A new recall can raise a lot of questions. Get clear, timely answers with Texas Recall Alerts.

UH saw a 10-point lead erased in the second half and couldn’t come through with chances to take the lead or tie en route to a tough loss to Utah. bit.ly/4snff7O

Texas blew a 21-point lead before recovering in the fourth quarter to beat Ole Miss and end a two-game losing streak. bit.ly/3WKxGrj

Brantley Conner, the 14-year-old allegedly struck by a Dayton ISD bus driver, has died, his family said Saturday. bit.ly/48dhEJ0

Residents and vendors noticed a smaller crowd at Houston’s Día de los Muertos festival in Magnolia Park as fears of ICE enforcement lingered. bit.ly/4zSLqPe

The internationally renowned chain could open its first Texas location at the state's largest mall next year, according to a filing submitted Friday with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. bit.ly/47XauJ7

The Gotham City bad guy and Batman nemesis goes to body-horror extremes in this surprisingly satisfying, R-rated origin story. bit.ly/47X9e8R

Houston-area charter schools improved in the 2026 TEA ratings, with nearly half raising their scores and two-thirds earning As or Bs. bit.ly/4z2pxNi

About 1 in 4 people have this condition, but most never know it. Houston physician Tiffany Su didn't know either until she had a terrifying episode of vision loss that sent her on a months-long search for answers.

Letitia Plummer has vastly outraised Orlando Sanchez in the race for Harris County judge, and her biggest donors include Lina Hidalgo. See who’s funding each campaign. bit.ly/4jEVl6e

Houston is 2-0 after beating San Antonio behind Alperen Şengün's 29 points and Amen Thompson's late block of Victor Wembanyama. bit.ly/4i3KKAv

The event was the last scheduled debate between Letitia Plummer, the Democratic nominee, and Orlando Sanchez, the Republican, before Election Day on Nov. 3. bit.ly/4ige3Ph

A custody battle in the Lee Gilley murder case is highlighting the care the victim's two young children are receiving from their maternal grandparents. bit.ly/4yGmRUO

More than 4 million toothpaste tubes sold nationwide, including Barbie and Hot Wheels varieties marketed to children, are being recalled over manufacturing standards issues. bit.ly/3W5HADK

Toya Jones was known as one of the state's greatest track athletes of all-time at Refugio High School and went on to make one of the biggest tackles in Texas A&M history. bit.ly/4Bgk3jL

From energy giants to companies riding the data center boom, see how Houston’s public companies ranked in 2025 — and who landed at the top.

One individual was transported to the hospital, but their condition is unknown, according to the sheriff's office. bit.ly/4skWrWT

Families have spent more than $270 million of the state voucher funds. The Texas Comptroller won't disclose where the money has gone. bit.ly/4jvHMG9

Chocolate sold in Texas and 15 other states was recalled after a broken glass was found in the candy, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. bit.ly/4z4lfFp

How much house can $500,000 get you in Houston? See how home sizes, styles and locations compare across the metro, from the Medical Center to The Woodlands. bit.ly/4iyk2A4

Over a dozen salmonella illnesses linked to oysters distributed to Texas and several other states have prompted an alert by health officials, according to reports. bit.ly/4hZxIUA

Sidelined since the end of the 2024 season by a major knee injury, Tank Dell will makes his return with the Texans on Sunday against the Giants. bit.ly/3VWcTAR

An Italian court denied Lee Gilley's extradition to Texas to stand trial on capital murder in the death of his pregnant wife, but officials will grant his return if prosecutors seek a lesser charge of murder instead, Gilley's attorney said Monday. bit.ly/4zy5dDe

Kayem Foods Inc. of Chelsea, Massachusetts, voluntarily pulled approximately 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products produced between March and October 2026 because they may have been stored in warm temperatures. bit.ly/4dHi4La

The president targeted Vikki Goodwin and Nathan Johnson, two relatively unknown candidates who are in close races for lieutenant governor and attorney general. bit.ly/4ibsynv

The service member died at a hospital after plunging to the ground during an Air Force rappelling demonstration before Saturday's UTSA-Navy game. bit.ly/4hTwfiB

In the Cougars' most high-stakes home game in more than a decade, UH tops Oklahoma State in a shootout to take a pivotal Big 12 game. bit.ly/4BknRR1

A military officer left the Alamodome on a stretcher after falling from the rafters during a demonstration and is being transported to an area hospital. bit.ly/4hTVSjh

The Aggies finished with a season high in rushing yards as they romped to a win in their non-conference finale. bit.ly/4yPESkc

Florida, playing without its starting quarterback and top receiver, roared back from a 14-point deficit to stun Texas for the second straight year. bit.ly/4sferCe

Houston Texans fans have hit England en masse in anticipation for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. bit.ly/47pSc2S

Similar demonstrations are slated throughout the day in Katy, The Woodlands, La Porte, League City and Missouri City. bit.ly/4eETbjs

Texas has added 400,000 voters since 2024, and 1.4 million since 2022. Early voting begins Monday.

The city of Houston issued more than 159,000 parking citations in the first eight months of 2026, with Memorial Park and Bush Airport among the top ticketing hotspots, city records show.

A new coalition of pastors is backing Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as he and his opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, compete for religious voters in the weeks before election day. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/faith/a...

The Houston Chronicle is partnering with Houston Public Media, Univision 45 and the University of Houston to host a debate between Letitia Plummer, the Democratic nominee, and Orlando Sanchez, her Republican opponent. Join us on Thursday at 7 p.m.