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Marycruz Hernandez covers her face as she picks up a phone inside her bedroom Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Houston. Hernandez said she had to get out from under fallen sheet rock following the explosion at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing.

Houston explosion victims awarded $61 million after lengthy court battle

A Harris County jury handed down a verdict for $61.5 million against 3M after a deadly 2020 plant explosion at Watson Grinding in Houston.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said her Democratic colleagues on Commissioners Court have abandoned the principles that swept them into office as part of the 2018 Blue Wave, and called on voters to scrutinize the court's recent decisions in a scathing post made to Substack.Â

Houston Politics

Lina Hidalgo blasts Dem commissioners in scathing blog: 'Blatant pay to play'

Exclusive: ICE arrests witness in active HPD shooting investigation

A general view ofÂ signage before the Little League World Series Championship Game between the Asia-Pacific Region team from Taoyuan Ciy, Chinese Taipei and the Southeast Region team from Lake Mary, Florida at Howard J. Lamade Stadium on August 25, 2024 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Little League wins over Tulsa in Waco court, sending Boerne to World Series

Boerne's team will be going to the Little League World Series after a 24-hour legal battle between a Tulsa team and Little League Baseball wasÂ decided Tuesday.

John Mendoza Jr. is pictured in a family photo on June 7, 2026.Â

Former Brazoria County deputy Kevin Tippit indicted in John Mendoza Jr.'s death

Texas Longhorns

Steve Sarkisian wants Texas to get tougher. Are Longhorns up to the challenge?

After Texas ranked 90th nationally in rushing last season, SteveÂ Sarkisian says physicality must become the Longhorns' identity.

Hollywood Smothers is among the new running backs at Texas as the Longhorns look to improve a a woeful rushing attack from last season as part of Steve Sarkisian's call for more physicality.

Houston Politics

Harris County constables to make $305K after latest raises

Commissioners Court voted Thursday 4-1 to increase the constables' salaries to $305,000, the fourth in a series of raises that have more than doubled their pay in just three years.

By John Lomax V

Harris County Constables Alan Rosen, Pct. 1, from left, Mark Herman, Pct. 4, Phil Sandlin, Pct. 8, Silvia Trevino, Pct. 6, Terry Allbriton, Pct. 5, Jerry Garcia, Pct. 2 and James âSmokeâ Phillips, Pct. 7, gather together for a photo during a news conference in Houston, Thursday, May 22, 2025. Harris County constables are joined by Harris County commissioners and law-enforcement labor leaders to discuss pay raises for constable deputies.

Students arrive for the first day of school at HISDâs Marshall Middle School in Houston, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

Mike Miles says HISD called 1,600 special education families under state order

Some advocates question whether the districtâs phone outreach gives families enough opportunity to discuss plans for their childrenÂ in special education.

Spring mom arrested days after boyfriend was accused of severely beating toddler

A Spring mom has been arrested days after her boyfriend was accused of severely beating her two-year-old girl with his hand, foot and a blunt object.

Restaurant & Food News

Meet the artist behind hundreds of Houston restaurant logos

Artist Matthew Tabor is the one-man show behind Letterset, which does the creative branding behind many of Houston's top restaurants.

Kraft family funds Rice Jewish studies professorship, football practice pavilion

Visitors walk through the new, redesigned Academic Quad on the campus of Rice University, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Houston.Â

House of Pies is bringing 45 pie varieties and classic diner fare to Webster

A Houston favorite is expanding to Webster with pies, breakfast and classic diner dishes in a new 3,868-square-foot space.

A file photo from May 2025 shows a cadet at an HFD facility in Houston.

South Houston facility fire prompts air quality monitoring Tuesday morning

A recycling facility fire is under investigation in south Houston after a Tuesday morning fire.

Students arrive for the first day of school at HISDâs Marshall Middle School in Houston, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.

Mike Miles says HISD called 1,600 special education families under state order

Some advocates question whether the districtâs phone outreach gives families enough opportunity to discuss plans for their childrenÂ in special education.

Spring mom arrested days after boyfriend was accused of severely beating toddler

A Spring mom has been arrested days after her boyfriend was accused of severely beating her two-year-old girl with his hand, foot and a blunt object.

Restaurant & Food News

Meet the artist behind hundreds of Houston restaurant logos

Artist Matthew Tabor is the one-man show behind Letterset, which does the creative branding behind many of Houston's top restaurants.

House of Pies is bringing 45 pie varieties and classic diner fare to Webster

A Houston favorite is expanding to Webster with pies, breakfast and classic diner dishes in a new 3,868-square-foot space.

A file photo from May 2025 shows a cadet at an HFD facility in Houston.

South Houston facility fire prompts air quality monitoring Tuesday morning

A recycling facility fire is under investigation in south Houston after a Tuesday morning fire.

Kraft family funds Rice Jewish studies professorship, football practice pavilion

Visitors walk through the new, redesigned Academic Quad on the campus of Rice University, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Houston.Â

Editors' Picks

Students eat lunch at The Village School in Houston on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Houston's most expensive private schools for 2026-27, ranked

3102 Noble Lakes Lane is back on the market for $11.99 million, less than a year after it was sold.Â

MTV âCribsâ mansion back on Houston market for $11.99M

Kasugodai, or young sea bream, at Soto, one of the restaurants participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks.

The Chronicleâs top picks for Houston Restaurant Weeks

Matthew and Thy Mitchell in October 2024 at their restaurant Traveler's Cart

Lawsuit reveals alleged videos before Mitchell family killings

Members of Harris County Commissioners Court, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz and many other public officials got free tickets to the county's suite at NRG Stadium for FIFA World Cup matches in HoustonÂ this summer.

Who got free World Cup tickets in Harris County's suite?

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Introducing the Chronicle's new audio news briefing

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Port O'Connor, south of Houston, one of sites in new film 'El Tonto Por Cristo'

How Texas A&M's new coordinators are shaping the Aggies offense and defense

Can you actually fish in Houstonâs Buffalo Bayou? What to know before you cast

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