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⚽ Houston restaurants are split on what the World Cup will bring.Some operators are investing heavily ahead of the tourn...
06/05/2026

⚽ Houston restaurants are split on what the World Cup will bring.

Some operators are investing heavily ahead of the tournament, adding watch parties, themed menus and new entertainment spaces in hopes of cashing in on more than 500,000 expected visitors. Others aren't convinced the impact will reach beyond downtown hotspots and are preparing for what could feel like a normal summer.

06/05/2026

🚫👕 The "Tarps Off" movement in Major League Baseball not only has taken a life of its own at Daikin Park, but it's also now welcoming for everybody.

One Chron reporter on the scene spotted even a few women joining in the fun. Which means we're already making waves in Houston.

🤔 A Southeast Texas university took to social media with a celebratory post kicking off Pride Month—but the celebration ...
06/05/2026

🤔 A Southeast Texas university took to social media with a celebratory post kicking off Pride Month—but the celebration apparently didn't last long.

Lamar University posted a photo to its official page earlier this week, recognizing Pride Month. A Facebook user shared a screenshot of the post from the university's official account, which read: "Happy Pride Month, Cardinals! ," alongside a photo of the campus and a rainbow overlay.

Students say the post was pulled down just hours after it went live with little explanation. The post cannot be found on the Lamar University Facebook, X or Instagram as of Wednesday morning.

🌕 Houston's role in space exploration may be getting a serious upgrade.Plans call for hundreds of millions of dollars in...
06/05/2026

🌕 Houston's role in space exploration may be getting a serious upgrade.

Plans call for hundreds of millions of dollars in improvements at Johnson Space Center, including facilities designed to help support future spacecraft manufacturing.

🤠 Texas music legends have shaped generations, but who belongs at the top?From Willie Nelson and George Strait to Beyonc...
06/05/2026

🤠 Texas music legends have shaped generations, but who belongs at the top?

From Willie Nelson and George Strait to Beyoncé and Selena, Chron wants to know which musicians have had the biggest impact on Texas. As part of Texas 250: Who Shaped Texas, readers can now vote for the artists they believe helped define the Lone Star State.

⚡ Houston residents say the lights keep going out, even when the weather looks fine.Across Houston, people are reporting...
06/05/2026

⚡ Houston residents say the lights keep going out, even when the weather looks fine.

Across Houston, people are reporting brief but recurring power outages that last anywhere from a few seconds to an hour. From Tomball to Pearland and Montrose to the Heights, many say the interruptions have become increasingly common as hurricane season begins.

🌈 A Texas performer who dazzled audiences around the world is finally getting a place in the state's history.Barbette, t...
06/05/2026

🌈 A Texas performer who dazzled audiences around the world is finally getting a place in the state's history.

Barbette, the groundbreaking drag performer and acrobat born in Round Rock, is being honored with a Texas Historical Marker at his gravesite after decades of advocacy and research. The marker will be one of only a handful in Texas recognizing LGBTQ+ history.

👀 H-E-B tortillas enter the NBA Finals chat.The Spurs and Knicks NBA Finals matchup has sparked a Texas and New York foo...
06/05/2026

👀 H-E-B tortillas enter the NBA Finals chat.

The Spurs and Knicks NBA Finals matchup has sparked a Texas and New York food exchange, from BBQ and pizza wagers to churros for Charles Barkley. Now, Rep. Greg Casar is bringing H-E-B butter tortillas to AOC as a possible Knicks consolation prize.

Horoscope for Friday, 06/05/26 by Mecca Woods.The day begins on a productive note, giving us a solid window to focus, st...
06/05/2026

Horoscope for Friday, 06/05/26 by Mecca Woods.

The day begins on a productive note, giving us a solid window to focus, stay organized, and get things done before the weekend settles in.

💸 Texans may soon get paid from Apple’s $250M Siri settlement.Texans who bought newer iPhones could soon learn whether t...
06/05/2026

💸 Texans may soon get paid from Apple’s $250M Siri settlement.

Texans who bought newer iPhones could soon learn whether they’re eligible for cash from Apple’s proposed $250 million settlement over delayed AI-powered Siri features. Apple denies wrongdoing, but a federal court could give final approval within days.

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