The best burgers at Houston's dine-in movie theaters

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Good afternoon, Houston.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is bringing his redistricting message to Texas. Fresh off a political win in his own state, Newsom will be in Houston today to celebrate what he is calling a “landslide win” with Proposition 50. 

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3 stories you shouldn't miss

The top burgers at Houston's dine-in movie theaters, ranked

From The Woodlands to Pearland, here's our take on where to have the most fun on a bun while watching a film.

Texas agency spent at least $55K to block power-grid, crypto records

The Public Utility Commission has spent at least $55K suing Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office to block disclosure of records related to the Texas Energy Fund and cryptocurrency mines. 

Al Green prepares to run for Houston's 18th Congressional District

He is preparing to officially file to run for Congress in the 18th Congressional District, where two millennials have been expected to be the favorites.


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Metal sculptures are shown along 288 near Reed Rd. on the property of Texas Pipe and Supply, 2330 Holmes Road, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, in Houston.

Houston’s strangest public art features metal beasts and a Kool-Aid Man

From metal dinosaurs on the highway to a grinning Kool-Aid Man in Montrose, Houston’s public art scene shows the city’s creativity is everywhere.

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7 stories you may have missed this week

Security lines at Bush Intercontinental Airport were wide open on Saturday morning. 

At IAH and Hobby, wait times decrease as cancellations rise

Houston Airport System officials said in a news release Friday that they would no longer issue daily advisories with expected TSA wait times as airlines expand their communication with passengers.  Read More

Hamachi Crudo from Moon, a newly opened bar, and its neighboring event venue, Soleil, is photographed in Houston on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

19 new Houston restaurants and bars that opened in October

The area's newest restaurants sell everything from soup dumplings to seafood roasted over an open flame.

Hungry for the latest? Houston Chronicle Food serves up openings, closings, and can’t-miss eats every week. Read More

Containers at the Port of Houston in Bayport on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Here's how much Trump's tariffs are costing the average Houston household

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday over whether President Donald Trump exceeded his authority in using emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs.  Read More

Construction continues at Woodmill Creek, a community of 189 build-to-rent, multifamily homes, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in The Woodlands.

How a growing form of 'invisible government' is driving up Texans’ tax bills

Special purpose taxing districts are booming in Texas, accounting for more and more of many homeowners' property tax bills. Read More

A tangled history of voter shenanigans in sparsely populated Loving County led to an extremely rare do-over of the 2022 elections.

In Loving County, Texas, the election that never ends … just ended

A tangled history of voter shenanigans in sparsely populated Loving County led to an extremely rare do-over of the 2022 elections. Read More

In 2024, Houston Music Classifieds organized its first Solar Flare music festival. On Sept. 5, the organization will host its second festival at Axelrad. 

Houston nonprofit aims to uplift and strengthen local music scene

Houston Music Classifieds was founded in 2022. And now the organization looks to strengthen the local music scene. Read More

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