Alperen Şengün and Kevin Durant combined for 62 points as the Houston Rockets put away the Washington Wizards. bit.ly/4bkK7yY

Never been to RodeoHouston? Here’s a glimpse of what opening day looks like.

Houston chef Jassi Bindra will showcase his innovative Indian cuisine as he competes in the upcoming season of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” which premieres on Monday, March 9.⁠ bit.ly/4u5DW9w

Family-friendly Long Weekend opens at 2044 E. TC Jester with wood-fired dishes, cocktails and one of Houston’s largest outdoor play areas. bit.ly/3MRDM4S

The Houston Texans traded offensive lineman Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

Ted Cruz described how he advised Trump on Iran during an appearance on CBS News' Face the Nation on Sunday. bit.ly/4rNxq5M

Local, state and federal officials reacted after a deadly mass shooting in downtown Austin, urging action and offering condolences. bit.ly/4bgDbmp

Here’s what Houston and Texas police officials are saying about Trump’s immigration crackdown. www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...

Some Aggie alumni and supporters are voicing worries about Texas A&M University's independence from partisan politics. bit.ly/4u1EVYb

Three people are dead and 14 others injured in a mass shooting early Sunday outside Buford’s Bar on West Sixth Street in downtown Austin. The suspect is among dead. This story is developing and will be updated. bit.ly/4r02TQL

The 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest wrapped up Saturday night, capping three days of food and fun at NRG. bit.ly/4cTYE5W

Prices at the pump could rise 15 to 25 cents a gallon, one analyst said. bit.ly/403IlMk

The Houston Rockets couldn't pull off a second consecutive fourth-quarter comeback as the Miami Heat pulled away in the closing minutes. bit.ly/4aYQXZS

If Arthouse Houston cannot raise the money, the building will be demolished, its director said. bit.ly/46SRL1d

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died in a major attack on Iran, President Donald Trump announced Saturday. bit.ly/4aYZdsP

Without in any way supporting the Iranian regime, one has to ask: How much bloodshed must occur, and to what end? bit.ly/4s94STO

The Cougars' longest losing streak in nine years ended in emphatic fashion as UH led by as many as 40 points in blasting Colorado. bit.ly/3OFhUdr

GOP candidates are showing support for the Trump administration's decision on social media, while some Democrats are criticizing it. bit.ly/40GRdrn

The congressman boosted salaries and gave out bonuses to all of his staff in 2024, not just Regina Santos-Aviles. See what the data show.

President Donald Trump is backing Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Don Huffines, who is running for Texas Comptroller, in the March 3 GOP primary. bit.ly/4aHOuUL

Houston Rodeo trail riders are heading into Houston soon as the Texas trail ride tradition returns ahead of rodeo season. Here’s what to know. bit.ly/4kX52LK

Houston Rodeo trail riders are heading into Houston soon as the Texas trail ride tradition returns ahead of rodeo season. Here’s what to know. bit.ly/3ODRLM6

A Houston Chronicle analysis of 35 law enforcement responses and internal communications shows a scattershot response across Texas as Trump’s immigration crackdown ramps up. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

The shortage of election judges and poll workers is causing Montgomery County Election Central officials to combine more than a dozen polling locations.

Trump is expected to fly to Corpus Christi to visit the city’s port and tout his economic policies, like he did in stops in Georgia and Iowa earlier this year. bit.ly/3MOh6T2

Down 19 in the third quarter, the Houston Rockets rallied behind Kevin Durant's 40 points to win their third game in a row. bit.ly/4qYun9y

The Wilson Elser law firm was sanctioned for "offensive conduct" in complying with discovery in the case of a man who fell at Toyota Center. bit.ly/4aNYVos

Alexis Cardenas died July 8 after an altercation with detention officers who were attempting to escort him out of the jail. bit.ly/4s6lX0K

Sewing: Four Black women from Houston discuss 2026 election fatigue and the frustration of being the "backbone" of a Democratic Party that seldom rewards their loyalty. bit.ly/4s5ewqK

The World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, the smoky kickoff to RodeoHouston, will be held Feb. 26-28. Stay in the loop with events and more with our daily newsletter, Rodeo Roundup. www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/...

The average one-bedroom rents for about $1,200 in Houston, Texas. But how far does that budget stretch in Houston’s most desirable neighborhoods? I rounded up listings, from Montrose to The Heights to suburbs like Katy, to see what $1,200 can buy. NEW: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...

Empower Pharmacy could be banned from doing business in California after the state's pharmacy board moved to revoke Empower’s probation in November, records show. bit.ly/46piuSH

Don’t be ruled by idiots and weirdos. Vote in the primary election, writes Matthew Yordán Wiltshire, a Republican political consultant in Texas. bit.ly/4rHrjQr

From the Houston Livestock Show to the Black Cowboy Museum, the West is a story of an American evolution, not a European inheritance, writes Leah Binkovitz. bit.ly/3P4S4zy

Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Houston costs about $1,200 on average, but how far can that budget stretch in some of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods? bit.ly/4qTGdBJ

Tomorrow, in our newsletter Where We're Eating, we'll share the food team's favorite spots to get ribs, rodeo cook-off style. Sign up to get it delivered to your inbox. bit.ly/4iMmDF6

This week, Bao Ong reviews Latuli, a Gulf coast-inspired restaurant from acclaimed Houston chef Bryan Caswell, who serves seafood, pizza and some dishes inspired by his previous restaurants. bit.ly/4aRZg9F

Dozens of new retail centers are being developed from Fulshear to Friendswood, reshaping where Houstonians will shop and dine. See what’s coming near you. bit.ly/4rvkC3G

Our new School Finder tool simplifies Houston’s complex school choice landscape. Search your home or work address to compare schools near you and compare enrollment, ratings, specialties and more. bit.ly/46cXHS5

For weeks, our team of experienced opinion journalists has been researching the records of candidates, conducting background checks and asking the candidates themselves the hard questions that test challengers and hold incumbents accountable. See their picks. ⬇️ bit.ly/3ZZ4ifx

Fancy's in the River Oaks area re-launches under DJ Mr. Rogers and Off the Record partners, with classic-leaning cocktails and curated nightly music. bit.ly/3MDQOTr

Apple will double its Houston manufacturing footprint and open an AI training center for small businesses and students in an expansion expected to create thousands of jobs. bit.ly/3OLEnFH

Jalisco and Nayarit are now the only two subject to the shelter-in-place order from the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico. bit.ly/4kVWYLt

The Texas agency meant to protect grieving families is faltering under the weight of its own failures. An exclusive Houston Chronicle investigation goes inside the unraveling of the Texas Funeral Service Commission. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

"Islam holds many conservative opinions, as do many Republicans, which is pointed out in the article, but no Muslim is forcing those opinions or lifestyle on any Texan," writes Christine Attar. bit.ly/4rtccK8

The Rockets committed 26 turnovers, but still routed the Utah Jazz behind 31 points from Jabari Smith Jr. bit.ly/4ccqiLd

Another long scoring drought doomed UH as the Cougars went winless in a rugged three-game stretch against ranked opponents. bit.ly/4s7FDkL

Details about the nature of the trip haven't been released, but President Donald Trump has been traveling the country to promote his economic policies. bit.ly/4qS7bd2

The Houston Rockets' Jae'Sean Tate had seen more playing time recently, but now he'll be on the shelf for a while with a knee sprain. bit.ly/4s7zuFd

Speaker Mike Johnson called the allegations “very serious,” but stopped short of pulling his endorsement of Tony Gonzales. President Donald Trump hasn’t weighed in. bit.ly/4rAjbBh