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Houston Audubon’s Bird Week is back to celebrate Houston’s wildlife and green spaces. From sunrise bird walks and art workshops to yoga in the park, the weeklong series offers plenty of ways to connect with nature while learning how to support conservation efforts.

Whether you’re a longtime birder or just curious about the “feathered neighbors” in your backyard, there’s something on the schedule for everyone.

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Lauren Mitchell, Digital Production Editor lauren.mitchell@houstonchronicle.com

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Cy-Fair ISD has zero D or F-rated campuses. See how your school performed.

Cy-Fair ISD went from having nine low-performing campuses in 2024 to zero in 2025, with two schools jumping from an F to a B. Search our table to see how your school is rated. 

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In Texas speech, Justice Amy Coney Barrett explains why she helped overturn Roe

Barrett said that after Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, the issue among Americans was never fully settled in the same way as other rights in the Constitution that she said have wide support.

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Best Houston restaurants in fall 2025

The best Houston restaurants this fall include James Beard winning Belly of the Beast, Talespin pizza and a new Asiatown spot for pho.

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Katy church affirming LGBTQ+ community celebrates anniversary, resilience

As LGBTQ+ rights face sizable rollbacks, First Christian Church Katy is seeking to meet the needs of the community and stand against its opponents. 

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Hundreds honor Charlie Kirk during tribute at first night of Texas Youth Summit Kirk was honored by hundreds at the Texas Youth Summit inside the Woodlands Waterway Marriott on Friday night. A vigil honoring the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is planned in Kingwood Saturday night.

How is your credit score impacting your insurance costs? Search our map. Texans with low credit scores are paying almost $3,000 more for home insurance on average each year than those with high scores.

SMU and TCU honor 9-year-old Texas flash flood victim whose parents are alums of the schools A 9-year-old Texas girl who was among 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors who died in flash flooding on the Fourth of July was honored by TCU and SMU before the alma maters of her parents played Saturday.

How Adrian Torres turned family recipes into a culinary reality Chef Adrian Torres' childhood was defined by both the challenges of immigration and the sense of home found in his mother’s kitchen.

Ed Sheeran plans to play in Dallas next year, skipping Houston Singer Ed Sheeran will tour North America next summer and fall, playing at venues across the United States and Canada in 22 cities — one of which, as of now, will not be Houston.

PHOTOS: A look at Tilman Fertitta's updated downtown hotel The Westin Downtown Houston Hotel on Friday unveiled its renovated guest rooms and lobby following a $3 million upgrade to the property.

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