Houston first responders have reported a potential explosion in downtown Thursday morning, a spokesperson with HPD confirmed.

NASA furloughed more than 15,000 employees when the federal government shut down Wednesday, but mission control operations continue in Houston. bit.ly/3IBJDZX

It's a full circle moment for Ope Amosu and rapper Bun B, who met at Rice University before either had started their restaurants. bit.ly/4gSg8Q1

Whether you’re in the mood for elegant fine dining or casual neighborhood spots, the Houston Chronicle’s food team has curated a list of standout Indian and Pakistani restaurants that capture just how vibrant the scene has become. bit.ly/3Wgi8rT

President Donald Trump has prioritized immigration policy ever since he denigrated Mexican migrants in 2015. ⁠ ⁠ His latest proclamations show a crackdown on legal pathways while auctioning citizenship to the wealthy, writes columnist Chris Tomlinson.⁠ bit.ly/3IUrAy9

Houston residents wonder why Texas and EPA officials aren’t doing more to keep the air clean in their polluted neighborhoods. Settegast is thick with pollution that can cause cancer, and authorities have yet to offer solutions. www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...

Trump Burger — the Texas restaurant chain embroiled in legal disputes, whose owners are facing threats of deportation — has added another legal case to its saga. bit.ly/46uLlFE

With the opening of the 50,000-square-foot facility last month, Kids’ Meals plans to scale up its mission. bit.ly/3VHkeRB

Home sales have launched in Austin Point, a 4,700-acre development that is one of the largest new master-planned communities proposed for Fort Bend County in nearly 30 years.⁠ bit.ly/46HB

“Forcing public schools to display a particular version of the Ten Commandments?” writes Thomas Martin. “It’s just Sharia law under a different guise.” bit.ly/3Kt0BKB

Last year, Rev. Ed Young stepped down as senior pastor at Houston’s Second Baptist Church after decades at the helm, passing the torch to his son Rev. Ben Young. More than a year later, the church is now at war with its own members. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

The report says the Trump administration has told NASA to begin imposing the fiscal year 2026 budget, even though Congress hasn't approved it.⁠ bit.ly/3KzoK1X

In a move that slipped by many, members of Houston megachurch Second Baptist approved bylaws that violate the core tenet of Baptist doctrine: democratic rule. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investi...

Hotze withdrew an earlier lawsuit to file the new one alongside Taylor. bit.ly/4pTNOBg

Whether you’re in the mood for elegant fine dining or casual neighborhood spots, the Houston Chronicle’s food team has curated a list of standout Indian and Pakistani restaurants that capture just how vibrant the scene has become. ⁠Here are our top recommendations.⁠ bit.ly/3Wgi8rT

“I would truly hope that we can all agree that insane murderers should not have readily available tools of destruction.,” writes Tanner Garth. bit.ly/3Wg5UQ1

The announcement is in line with a Trump administration rule to “drastically” restrict non-U.S. citizens from getting trucking licenses. bit.ly/46ENPzX

Kevin Durant says the Houston Rockets fit the formula for NBA champions. bit.ly/4nZ06X3

Ben Berg, the founder and CEO of Berg Hospitality Group, has more than a dozen restaurants in Houston. He opens up on the grind of restaurant ownership. bit.ly/4mvO0nj

See these photos from the Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans Week 4 NFL game.

Tony Buzbee's firm alleges the NFL conspired with Houston Texans' principal owner Cal McNair to remove brother Cary McNair from the family's businesses. bit.ly/3VHLU8P

The Astros finished at 87-75, one less win than last season and one less than needed to make the postseason. bit.ly/3Ijazh2

The Houston Texans grabbed their first win of the season, and it came in dominating fashion. Here's a look at the team's report card. bit.ly/3VG4L4e

The shutout was just the third in the Houston Texans’ 24 seasons, and the first since blanking the Titans 20-0 on Nov. 28, 2010. bit.ly/48BZvGe

A judge in Big Spring is expected to rule in October in the case between Pony Oil and Pioneer Natural Resources, a $534 million suit some have called a David and Goliath fight over oil in West Texas. bit.ly/4nRIWun

Last year, more than 50 Houstonians were arrested and accused of taking part in a conspiracy that let violent criminals out of jail. As the federal trials now loom, the Justice Department says one company, AABLE Bail Bonds, laid the groundwork for the releases to happen.

A bases-loaded hit by pitch in Cleveland officially ended the Astros' bid for a ninth consecutive playoff berth. bit.ly/3WcYnBw

UH trailed by 14 points with less than seven minutes left in regulation before rallying to improve to 4-0. bit.ly/4pQyiGf

The Astros' bullpen couldn't hold a lead with seven outs to go as Houston is pushed to the brink of playoff elimination. bit.ly/3KmOcb0

Blowing a three-run lead Friday has put the Astros in a situation where they have no margin for error and need help. bit.ly/4no52oq

Yordan Alvarez's regular season is over after he didn't rejoin the Astros for their series against the Angels. bit.ly/42R1eUm

Houston firefighter and paramedic Stephen Scott was laid to rest following a service at The Church at Jersey Village Baptist Church on Friday morning. bit.ly/42QVeuO

The Astros still have a chance to make the postseason for a ninth consecutive year but it won't be easy. Here's how they can make it. bit.ly/4mDNZgR

Fellow officers and the public honored HPD’s Alex Roberts at his funeral in Houston. bit.ly/4mGO9UV

Framber Valdez returned to form and the Houston Astros' offense broke out for 11 runs to stay in contention for the final playoff spot with three games left. bit.ly/4gFK5TD

Dr. Paul Klotman, the longtime executive dean at Baylor College of Medicine, will retire in June 2026, Klotman announced to faculty and staff Thursday. bit.ly/4mD1z4l

The Houston Chronicle is launching a new food newsletter: Where We're Eating.⁠ Each week, the food team will share their top picks — whether it's the best spot to satisfy a craving or the go-to restaurant in a specific neighborhood. ⁠Sign up here: www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/...

Ben Berg built an empire of some of Houston’s most eye-catching restaurants in just a decade. He’s weathered the lows of the pandemic and the highs of the boom that followed. bit.ly/4mvO0nj

Unionized food service workers at George R. Brown Convention Center plan a strike vote for a $23 wage. bit.ly/4pG0taK

Workers said they were inspired by the ongoing Hilton Americas-Houston strike.

Elon Musk’s Lone Star empire includes more than 500 properties across 6,000 acres. See each property in our interactive maps. bit.ly/3KdpbPy

The shooter was found dead on the roof of an immigration attorney's office nearby, according to the report by WFAA-TV, an ABC affiliate in Dallas. bit.ly/4nLrO9w

White told Hearst Newspapers he believes Abbott is “driven by politics” and failing to deliver on key issues like health care. bit.ly/480kzpS

The shooter was found dead on the roof of an immigration attorney's office nearby, according to the report by WFAA-TV, an ABC affiliate.

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly revealed plans to build a $6.5 billion biomanufacturing plant in northeast Houston within the next five years, bolstering the region’s bid to become a national biomanufacturing hub. bit.ly/4nobAng

Chef Justin Yu and bar aficionado Bobby Heugel — two names that contributed to putting on Houston garnering national attention — are opening a new restaurant in spring 2026. bit.ly/4gG8GaM

False rumors about a Houston serial killer have generated more than 3 million views on TikTok over the last month. bit.ly/4pBVU15

Not sure where to dine? Restaurant critic Bao Ong recommends these spots to try in the fall. bit.ly/3IofnSa

Hundreds of students gathered at Lynn Eusan Park on Monday evening to remember and honor Jade McKissic, whose body was recovered from Brays Bayou on Sept. 15. bit.ly/46NwLsO

Marilyn Burgess, the elected Harris County district clerk, is not running for a third term in 2026, she said Monday after voting for her own pay increase amid a salary grievance. bit.ly/4gBKaaA