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💼 $9 billion… and still no team: www.chron.com/sports/article/dan-friedkin-failed-b…

Houston billionaire Dan Friedkin has made multiple attempts to buy major American sports franchises, from the Celtics to the Padres. Each time, the deal has slipped away, raising a bigger question about what’s behind the repeated misses.

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🛒 Texas is getting a new Costco-style competitor: www.chron.com/food/article/bjs-wholesale-club-forn…

BJ’s Wholesale Club is officially entering the state. The warehouse chain says this is just the beginning, with several more stores already planned.

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Her followers started noticing something was wrong: www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/brazilian…

A Brazilian fitness influencer has been identified as the athlete who died during the swim portion of IRONMAN Texas in The Woodlands. As details emerged, her social media filled with tributes from followers reflecting on her impact and the life she built around the sport.

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💔 “The time has come.”

That’s how Haley Hernandez began her goodbye after 12 years at KPRC 2. In a farewell message, she shared what led to the decision and why stepping away now felt necessary after years of early mornings and major coverage across Houston.

She also reflected on the major stories she covered during her time in Houston: www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/haley-her…

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💸 Tax refunds aren’t what they used to be: www.chron.com/news/article/gen-z-millennials-tax-r…



A new study found nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials are using their refunds just to pay bills or reduce debt. Instead of being extra money, it’s becoming something many rely on to keep up with everyday expenses.

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🍝 This isn’t the Mexico City menu you think it is: www.chron.com/life/travel/article/mexico-city-food…

Yes, the tacos are everywhere. But one traveler found fresh-made pasta with barbacoa, two-foot-long churros and a cocktail scene ranked among the best in the world. It’s a mix that completely changes how you experience the city.

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🏀 Not every program is built the same: www.chron.com/sports/college/article/kelvin-sampso…

Kingston Flemings is headed to the NBA after one season at Houston, but his biggest takeaway wasn’t about stats or exposure. He says something else is driving success inside Kelvin Sampson’s program, even in an era where NIL money dominates college basketball conversations.

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🚨 One of the deadliest cases in years: www.chron.com/news/article/shreveport-louisiana-mu…

Authorities say a man killed eight children in a family attack that spanned multiple homes in Shreveport. The ages of the victims and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are leaving a community searching for answers.

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🎬 Not your typical movie star: www.chron.com/culture/tv/article/glen-powell-texas…

Glen Powell’s career has taken some big swings since his breakout, mixing hits, misses, and unexpected roles. But the way he’s doing it is what’s catching people’s attention right now.

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We thought it was just rain.

Growing up in Houston, you got used to the saying, "If you don't like the weather, just wait 10 minutes for it to change." But in April 2016—during the Tax Day floods—I learned that sometimes the only thing that changes that quickly is your sense of safety—and it can take years to get it back: www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-t…

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