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He's not like most kickers, and after a jaw-dropping Pro Day, NFL scouts are taking notice. chron.com/sports/college…

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He signed a $24M deal—but his first regret in Houston had nothing to do with football. chron.com/sports/texans/…

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🚱 A Texas city could run out of water in just a few years. Gov. Greg Abbott is now warning Corpus Christi leaders to act quickly or risk the state stepping in, as reservoirs drop to dangerously low levels and pressure builds over delayed decisions: bit.ly/4bkYrrp #Texas #WaterCrisis

🎨 A beloved Houston restaurant says it keeps losing something you’d never expect customers to steal. The Heights spot behind one of Houston’s most acclaimed dining experiences says artwork with deep personal meaning has been taken again and again from inside the space. Some of the missing pieces were handmade or gifted by friends. Read more at bit.ly/4bEQaxu #Houston #Houstonrestaurants

Astros security will look much more like TSA in 2026. But will it be better? chron.com/sports/astros/…

⚾️ Alex Bregman is getting shorter on paper and it’s not by accident. The former Astros star’s listed height has dropped again ahead of MLB’s new automated balls and strikes system. It may sound random, but there’s a very strategic reason behind it and it could give hitters like Bregman a real edge. Read more at bit.ly/3PhNNsV #Houston #MLB #Astros

🚨 A 5-year-old once held in South Texas has now been denied asylum. Liam Ramos and his father, whose case drew national attention after their ICE arrest in Minnesota, were denied asylum without getting to present evidence, according to their attorneys. The family has already filed an appeal as the fight continues. Read more at bit.ly/4skinAx #Dilley #Texas #ICE

⛽ Gas prices in Houston are climbing fast. But in one neighborhood, drivers are paying far more than the rest of the city, with some stations now charging well above the county average as prices continue to surge. Some drivers can still find gas under $3 across the city: bit.ly/3Nhg9D4

⛽️ Houston gas prices are climbing fast, but one neighborhood is on a whole different level. Some drivers in Houston are now seeing prices that are far above the city average, with one upscale area nearing $5 a gallon. While plenty of stations are still under $3, the gap across the city is getting harder to ignore. Read more at bit.ly/4spDNwm #Houston #gasprices

🌳 Houston may lose part of Hermann Park. Harris County commissioners voted to move forward with plans to take about 9 acres of parkland for a Ben Taub Hospital expansion. The project would add around 100 beds to help relieve overcrowding at one of the region’s key safety-net hospitals. But the decision follows months of debate, with environmental advocates warning about lost green space, floodplain concerns and whether alternatives were fully considered. Read more: bit.ly/4bEs0TO #Houston #HermannPark #BenTaub

🚢 Galveston’s cruise boom could transform the island. The port is proposing a long-term expansion that includes new cruise terminals, major waterfront development and millions more passengers in the coming years. More growth could mean jobs and revenue, but some local businesses worry about how it could change the character of the waterfront. Read more: bit.ly/4sfhqJU #Galveston #Cruise #TexasCoast

🤖 Astros games could soon start with a very different entry experience Daikin Park is adding new AI-powered security that scans fans in real time as they walk through, aiming to speed up lines while still catching potential threats. The system includes next-gen sensors and bag scanners, part of a broader push to modernize stadium entry without slowing fans down Read more:bit.ly/40HcKAy #Astros #Houston #MLB

🌉 Houston's massive Ship Channel Bridge just got a new identity. Harris County commissioners voted Thursday to rename the $1.3 billion bridge after a longtime Rice University engineering leader. The project still won't be finished for a while, but the new name is already official. Read more at bit.ly/4lE4ZVF #Houston #RiceUniversity

☕️ America is said to run on their coffee, and these markets will, too. Two Houston area Kroger stores are getting Dunkin’ kiosks, according to permit filings, with work expected to wrap up this spring. Read more at bit.ly/47DTzva #Houston #Kroger

🚨 Elon Musk is disputing a Cybertruck crash lawsuit in Texas. Musk says Tesla’s internal logs show the driver disengaged Autopilot four seconds before the Houston crash, pushing back on claims that self-driving tech failed. But the lawsuit argues the system was already failing, forcing the driver to react too late. Read more: bit.ly/4lCpP7T #Tesla #Cybertruck #ElonMusk #Houston