Afghan cooking shines through at Kandahari on Hillcroft Avenue, where fragrant kabobs, bukhari pulao and traditional dishes highlight nuanced spices and rich, layered flavors in a simple, no-frills setting. bit.ly/4fWSd3x

Here's where to eat barbecue, Tex-Mex, Mexican, Southern food, Viet-Cajun and global cuisine at some of Houston's most essential restaurants. bit.ly/439EAqi

Houston's cocktail bars are becoming dining destinations, with chef-driven menus sharing the spotlight with the drinks. bit.ly/4fmbbk2

Several Houston coaches had impressive seasons, but only one can win the Chronicle’s Coach of the Year award. We’ve nominated 12 candidates from districts across the city who led their teams to win division titles and important playoff wins during an exciting year in high school sports.

Houston is changing fast — but not every neighborhood is the same way. Search our interactive map to see how your area has shifted in population, income, education, diversity and more. www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...

The Houston Astros were shut out 2-0 by the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday at Daikin Park as Milwaukee rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski dominated Houston’s lineup. bit.ly/4wZ0075

The company that runs Carnival, Princess Cruises and Holland America reported a data breach affecting 800,000 Texans. bit.ly/4vkVlLd

Texas’ AI boom is colliding with an oil industry wastewater crisis. State leaders and industry increasingly see each problem as the solution to the other. bit.ly/4uaWwM1

Lydia Lasprilla had been at UH since 2021 and led Cougars to first appearance in NCAA women's golf championships. bit.ly/4uM3mJa

Downtown Houston recently completed construction on a $17 million overhaul of Main Street, transforming a seven-block stretch into a permanent pedestrian-friendly promenade. bit.ly/49q6uSw

Texas' board of education is proposing an unprecedented infusion of Christian content into public school classrooms with lessons on Jesus and required readings from the Bible.

🧵 Rep your school. Rep your city. Vote for the Houston Chronicle’s Athlete of the Year and help us crown the region’s best performers. www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...

A formal property tax hearing can move quickly, and it can be hard to know what to say.

Students were trapped for hours on the Iron Shark ride. bit.ly/3PSNYvf

The Houston Astros got another quality start from Spencer Arrighetti to win three of four against their intrastate rival and draw closer to first place in the AL West. bit.ly/4fa2rNK

The protesters spoke directly to the mayor before being escorted out by security. bit.ly/4dCIRZj

In the Senate contest between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, both Republicans and Democrats should prefer a servant leader over a self-serving crook, writes the Editorial Board. bit.ly/4f8kPXl

From Cypress to Lake Conroe, Houston homebuyers are flocking to suburbs with new construction, strong schools and lifestyle amenities. See where your area ranks on our map of Houston’s best-selling neighborhoods. bit.ly/49m9Rda

School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, our investigation shows. bit.ly/4fK4PLg

Laurenzo’s excels at old-school beef, sizzling fajitas and cold martinis. bit.ly/3Ry6olK

A TPWD proposal that would have made mountain lion harvest reporting mandatory for hunters and trappers in Texas has been tabled. bit.ly/4vbTXuf

French's win marks a big setback for Republican leaders who backed Wright, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, as well as major oil companies. bit.ly/4vdh9Z4

🧵 Texas Democratic and Republican primary candidates secured victories in statewide and local races during Tuesday’s runoff election. Below is a recap of winners from key races, including U.S. Senate, Harris County Judge, the 18th Congressional District and more:

Attorney General Ken Paxton and other Republicans that Trump backed in the runoff election handily defeated their opponents. bit.ly/3PGDYW2

Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer upset Annise Parker 51% to 49% to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge Tuesday, according to unofficial results. bit.ly/4tWQmiA

Breaking: State Sen. Mayes Middleton has won the Republican nomination for Texas attorney general, fending off U.S. Rep. Chip Roy in the primary runoff. bit.ly/3PFLOPK

Alex Mealer won the Republican nomination for Texas' newly redrawn 9th Congressional District, beating state Rep. Briscoe Cain in Tuesday’s primary runoff election. bit.ly/4f6pc5f

Breaking: Ken Paxton wins the Republican U.S. Senate primary in Texas, ousting longtime incumbent John Cornyn. He will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in November. bit.ly/4aeInq3

Annise Parker and Letitia Plummer were neck-and-neck in early voting results Tuesday in the Democratic primary runoff election for Harris County judge. Orlando Sanchez led on the GOP side.

Breaking: Freshman U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee has defeated 11-term U.S. Rep. Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ redrawn 18th Congressional District. bit.ly/4dLZFfo

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took an early lead in Tuesday's GOP primary runoff, winning a majority of the early vote in several major counties in his bid to oust U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.

Polls are now closed. Track real-time vote totals on key runoffs across the Lone Star State. The winners of these races will join the fray in November, where control of Congress is on the line. Follow Texas results here: bit.ly/49YXK5V

Texas primary candidates whose races were too close to call in March are vying for voter approval Tuesday as they seek spots on the November ballot for U.S. Senate, Texas attorney general, the 18th Congressional District and more. Follow along for live updates: bit.ly/3RKGN92

Goode Company, Makiin Thai and Waffle Bus will all bring their foods to the World Cup fan event. bit.ly/4u2VnX5

Heading to a property tax hearing? The Chronicle’s guided property tax tool, TX Tax, includes an AI-powered script builder to help you organize your evidence and create a clear, concise statement for the appraisal review board. www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/pro...

U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee was out campaigning in Sunnyside this morning as polls opened for the primary runoff. Menefee and U.S. Rep. Al Green are competing to be the Democratic nominee for a deep blue district in central Houston. bit.ly/49ja1SC 📸: @melissaphillip713 / photographer

Republicans and Democrats are headed to the polls today to decide who will lead their parties in the November election to replace Lina Hidalgo as Harris County judge. bit.ly/42VPkII

🧵 The state’s primary runoff elections will be decided Tuesday, with Texas voters finalizing the Republican and Democratic nominees for several major midterm contests. www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/ele...

The Houston Police Department on Monday was investigating the death of a person whose body was found near Brays Bayou. bit.ly/4tXL9XX

After his first season with the Rockets, Kevin Durant gave Houston its first All-NBA honoree since the 2019-20 season. bit.ly/4fEV3tU

Christian Walker's third homer of the series, a three-run shot, was the key blow as Houston swept a series for the first time since its opening homestand. bit.ly/4v7m0Ls

More than one in four detained immigrants in the U.S. are held in Texas. See where on our interactive map.

Houston native Victoria Hunter's sixth-inning homer put Texas ahead for good as the Longhorns forced a winner-take-all finale in the super regional. bit.ly/4tTkmfc

A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. bit.ly/4fE2KjW

Officials advised the public to avoid the area as they worked to secure the scene. bit.ly/4uuBDg4

Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House. bit.ly/4tQgZpu

The first baseman clubbed two homers to back a solid outing from the reliever turned starter for Houston's second straight win at Wrigley Field. bit.ly/42SNEQ7

Richard Tapia was among “a handful of people that have truly shaped the trajectory of Rice University,” Rice President Reginald DesRoches said. bit.ly/49lVeGK

The Houston Astros slugger was pulled from the game during an at-bat and departed with a trainer. bit.ly/4nNA7TC

Starting Tuesday, all flights entering the country from those two countries and South Sudan will be directed to Houston, Atlanta and northern Virginia. bit.ly/4f4m8q9