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President Donald Trump speaks to the media before walking across the South Lawn of the White House to board Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md., and on to Florida, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Washington.

Who would be the biggest winners in Texas from Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'?

One analysis found that 45% of the savings from the bill, which narrowly passed the Senate early Tuesday, would go to taxpayers earning more than $360,000 a year.

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The lagoon amenity in the Balmoral development is comprised of several separate pools and white sand beaches in Humble.

Photo by: Staff Graphic; Photo By Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle

Why are artificial lagoons popping up all over Houston?

Resort-style lagoons are popping up across Houston, blending real estate growth with beachy escapes. Who's building them and why are they so popular?

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at Outpost 36 BBQ, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Keller, Texas.

Photo by: Elías Valverde II, The Dallas Morning News/TNS

Ted Cruz's ban on state AI regulations stripped from Trump tax bill

The Texas Republican had sought to block states from regulating artificial intelligence technology.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick displays a range of intoxicating THC products available in Texas to illustrate his concerns that seemingly harmless snacks and drinks pose a danger to public health among children and adults. He urged reporters during a news conference to “take this story seriously,” as Senate Bill 3, which bans all THC products and has been sent to Gov. Greg Abbott's office, May 28, 2025.

Photo by: Sara Diggins/American-Statesman

How Dan Patrick’s power has taken a hit — at least when it comes to THC

Don’t bet on the Texas Legislature passing another total ban on THC products, no matter what Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says, writes Texas politics reporter Jeremy Wallace.

Traffic moves down Westheimer Road in Montrose, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Houston.

Photo by: Mark Mulligan, Staff Photographer

Mayor Whitmire's I-10 traffic crackdown nets 122 citations, 27 arrests

The crackdown on Westheimer and Interstate 10 is the latest in several rounds of increased enforcement of reckless driving across Houston.

United States Senator Candidate Colin Allred listens to the crowd during his speech at a Vice President Kamala Harris rally Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer

Democrat Colin Allred announces he will run for U.S. Senate again

Allred, a Dallas Democrat and civil rights attorney, lost to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024.

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Ed Newby, owner of All Star A/C and Heating, fields calls during a heat wave on Monday, June 26, 2023 in Houston.

Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio, Staff Photographer

Many Texans cut back on ‘basic needs’ to pay electricity bills, study finds

Electricity costs are rising, and more and more families in the region are feeling the pinch, advocates say.

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Smoke still fills the air at ExxonMobil’s refinery on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 in Baytown, Texas. Crews have extinguished a large fire at a Houston-area refinery that left four people injured. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Photo by: Mark Mulligan, Associated Press

Exxon Mobil to pay record $14M air pollution penalty after Supreme Court denial

The U.S. Supreme Court denied the company's bid to overturn a record $14.25 million civil penalty levied against it in a Houston courtroom.

Rodolpho Vela, left, is knocked down by Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy Anthony Lewis, in this screen shot from a body camera video. Lewis and other deputies are being sued by Vela over their alleged use of excessive force.

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Excessive force lawsuit against Harris County deputy moves forward

A Harris County deputy is accused of using excessive force and falsifying charges against a bystander.

Based on dust data gathered and analyzed by NASA’s Goddard Earth Observing System, forecast models show Saharan dust over Texas, the Caribbean Sea and the tropical Atlantic as of 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Photo by: Goddard Earth Observing System/NASA, WeatherBELL

More Saharan dust is coming to Texas. Here's what the models say.

The dust hurts air quality not only by giving skies a milky haze, but also by aggravating respiratory problems and triggering allergy-like symptoms.

A variety of fireworks fill the shelves Monday, June 24, 2024, ranging from family and kid friendly ground based fireworks to more advanced adult oriented rockets and displays at the Fireworks Outlet in Bacliff.

Photo by: Kirk Sides, Staff Photographer

Houston-area fireworks seller says he may close as prices rise due to tariffs

Tariffs on fireworks imported from China reached 145% at one point before being reduced to 30%, on top of around 5% that was already in place.

Kevin Durant (left) and LeBron James (right) of the United States during the second half of an exhibition game between the United States and Australia ahead of the Paris Olympic Games at Etihad Arena on July 15, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Photo by: Christopher Pike, Getty Images

Kevin Durant talks midrange jumpers in podcast with LeBron James, Steve Nash

The conversation was recorded before the Rockets trade, but he gave insights into his offensive philosophy.

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Lululemon filed a lawsuit against Costco on June 27, claiming the company has been selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its athleisure wear.

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Lululemon lawsuit accuses Costco of selling athleisure knockoffs

Lululemon alleges that Costco damaged its "reputation, goodwill and sweat equity by selling unauthorized and unlicensed apparel" in a lawsuit.

The historic Katy rice drying facility, owned by Andrew Nurcahya, will be converted into an entertainement venue feauring a resturant, food booths and outdoor games in Katy, Thursday, June 26, 2025.