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Exclusive: Unusual job offer raises questions about $6M contract

Exclusive: Unusual job offer raises questions about $6M contract

Houston Chronicle — How did a California company wind up landing contracts in Harris County?

Whitmire has a history of mixing lawmaking with personal business. Could it follow him to City Ha...

Whitmire has a history of mixing lawmaking with personal business. Could it follow him to City Ha...

Houston Chronicle — Houston new mayor, John Whitmire, has a history of blurring lines between his public and private roles.

Texans have paid only $4M in rent since 2002. Rockets, Astros paid over $200M.

Texans have paid only $4M in rent since 2002. Rockets, Astros paid over $200M.

Houston Chronicle — The Texans get a special tax break that means they often get all of their rent money back - and then some.

Harris County doesn't have the money to maintain NRG Stadium. What's next?

Harris County doesn't have the money to maintain NRG Stadium. What's next?

Houston Chronicle — Unlike the Astros and the Rockets, the Texans are not responsible for maintaining the stadium they play in.

Exclusive: Texans may push for new football stadium in Houston

Exclusive: Texans may push for new football stadium in Houston

Houston Chronicle — The team's current home, NRG Stadium, was mostly financed by taxpayers.

Deal at center of Turner housing scandal stuck out from the beginning

Deal at center of Turner housing scandal stuck out from the beginning

HoustonChronicle.com — The housing department told developers not to count on city money. One proposal bucked the advice.

Source: Senior aide to Mayor Turner resigns after pleading guilty to conspiracy to accept bribe

Source: Senior aide to Mayor Turner resigns after pleading guilty to conspiracy to accept bribe

HoustonChronicle.com — Thomas's abrupt departure surprised many at City Hall, who were unaware of the criminal proceedings.

Why are Drake, 50 Cent and Chris Brown registered to vote at the same Katy house?

Why are Drake, 50 Cent and Chris Brown registered to vote at the same Katy house?

Houston Chronicle — The Chronicle reviewed records and interviewed handwriting experts to find out.

Houston council candidates flout rules on residency, criminal history

Houston council candidates flout rules on residency, criminal history

HoustonChronicle.com — A Chronicle analysis found ten candidates with questionable eligibility to run for office.

Houston man found his daughter, and a new life, in one photo

Houston man found his daughter, and a new life, in one photo

HoustonChronicle.com — “The face looks so familiar… I’m sitting here looking at a picture — it’s almost proof in itself,” he said. “It’s pretty powerful what a face can do.”

Mayor's aide took bribes to help bar pass inspection, fast-track permit

Mayor's aide took bribes to help bar pass inspection, fast-track permit

HoustonChronicle.com — Thomas pleaded guilty to one federal count of conspiracy to accept a bribe.

Houston's trash and recycling trucks often are late. Why?

Houston's trash and recycling trucks often are late. Why?

HoustonChronicle.com — Solid Waste constantly is behind schedule. Here's an inside look at the department's struggles.

Turner fires housing director who accused him of 'charade' bid process to benefit developer

Turner fires housing director who accused him of 'charade' bid process to benefit developer

HoustonChronicle.com — The city's top housing official offered an unusually public rebuke of the mayor.

What it's like losing a mother to COVID-19

What it's like losing a mother to COVID-19

HoustonChronicle.com — Bobbie Crawford, the 91-year-old, Texas-tough mother of Shelley Duvall, died April 5.

'Tubs' of mercury, other chemicals still inside abandoned Houston lab

'Tubs' of mercury, other chemicals still inside abandoned Houston lab

HoustonChronicle.com — A search warrant obtained by the Chronicle shows why investigators have turned their eye toward a run-down lab.

Harvey victims feel 'tossed around' in city-state dispute over housing relief

Harvey victims feel 'tossed around' in city-state dispute over housing relief

HoustonChronicle.com — Three years after Hurricane Harvey, many victims still are waiting for help.

City Hall revokes credentials of Plummer's brother over photos, protest

City Hall revokes credentials of Plummer's brother over photos, protest

HoustonChronicle.com — The episode revealed the tensions on City Council as members weigh police reform measures.

Five months and one pandemic later, explosion victims still left behind

Five months and one pandemic later, explosion victims still left behind

HoustonChronicle.com — Many in working-class Westbranch continue to wrangle with insurers, hire attorneys and wonder how — or if — they ever will fully recover.

Alleged deputy killer had violent past, was diagnosed with schizophrenia in prison

Alleged deputy killer had violent past, was diagnosed with schizophrenia in prison

HoustonChronicle.com — Melissa Purtee had the uneasy feeling Robert Solis was about to do something violent.

Nirenberg wins second term as San Antonio's mayor after bruising runoff

Nirenberg wins second term as San Antonio's mayor after bruising runoff

expressnews.com — The mayor squeaked out a 2-point victory in a closer-than-expected contest.

Paid sick leave debate in San Antonio has real-life consequences

Paid sick leave debate in San Antonio has real-life consequences

expressnews.com — An estimated 354,000 workers in the city don't have access to paid sick leave.

Houston's tally of confirmed COVID-19 spikes dramatically

Houston's tally of confirmed COVID-19 spikes dramatically

HoustonChronicle.com — Houston saw its number of confirmed COVID-19 cases more than triple Saturday, ballooning from 69 to 232.

Late-night drama throws Rep. Will Hurd's win into question

Late-night drama throws Rep. Will Hurd's win into question

expressnews.com — Rep. Will Hurd thought he had cruised to a comfortable re-election, but the race dragged on for weeks.

Here's how Mayor Nirenberg narrowly secured his re-election

Here's how Mayor Nirenberg narrowly secured his re-election

expressnews.com — Mayor Ron Nirenberg protected a narrow edge over Greg Brockhouse in Saturday's mayoral runoff.
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