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20 hours ago · On the 30th anniversary of its closure, we examine why the Houston Post shut down and how the Chronicle became the city’s lone major daily.

2 days ago · A sluggish cold front is poised to bring to Texas some strong thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and large hail late Friday and into the holiday weekend. Storm chances remain low in ...

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1 day ago · On Thursday, state Rep. Dennis Paul, a Houston Republican, asked Andy Jent, an investment adviser at the firm, if the project had a schedule. Jent said the company wasn’t ready “to say go ...

Apr 11, 2025 · HCTRA collects about $800 million annually in revenue from toll roads across Harris County, which includes Houston and 33 other cities. Over the past decade, the toll road authority has ...

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Apr 10, 2025 · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, left, exchanges words with Houston Mayor John Whitmire in this file photo at Houston TranStar, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Houston.

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