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Harvey: Where We Are Now

Much of the city is underwater, and Houstonians are rallying to help.

08/28/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

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The Heroes of Hurricane Harvey, So Far

"Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."

08/27/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

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Video: Historic Flooding Hits Houston

Our reporters are covering Hurricane Harvey's floods from all corners of the soaked city.

08/27/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

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In Photos: Harvey's Rains Cause Devastating Floods in Houston

We'll be updating this post as Harvey continues to pound the region in what officials are calling an "unprecedented" disaster.

08/27/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian With Katharine Shilcutt

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Harvey's Rains Bring Historic Flooding in Houston

Five deaths have been reported so far.

08/27/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Welcome to Houston!

Yes, Floating Fire Ant Nests Are a Real Thing

The little flotillas of fire ants are just one danger posed by flood waters.

08/27/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Hunker Down

Houston Braces Itself for Harvey

Houstonians are clearing out the shelves at H-E-B and battening down the hatches.

08/24/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

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Help Houstonia Report on Hurricane Harvey

Tweet or Instagram photos of the storm using the hashtag #HarveyHmag for our hurricane coverage.

08/24/2017 By Nicki Koetting

Baseball Fever

The Fiers This Time

Mike and Co. shine in game two of the Nats series.

08/24/2017 By Scott Vogel

Baseball

'Pressure is a Privilege'

A meeting of two first-place teams: round one

08/23/2017 By Scott Vogel

Fantasy Baseball

Meanwhile in Jersey Village...

What to do when your wife falls for Alex Bregman

08/22/2017 By Scott Vogel

Baseball

The A's Don't Have It, Mostly

Two out of three ain't bad.

08/21/2017 By Scott Vogel

Higher Ed

Houston Is Fertile Ground for a New Wave of Local Learning

University enrollment may be on the decline, but these Houston organizations offer ways to continue your education in a decidedly non-traditional manner.

08/21/2017 By Danielle Fanfair

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There Will Be a New Addition to Houston's Skyline in 2019

Bank of America will move into the new 750,000-square-foot, 35-story office tower downtown, the current state of Houston's commercial real estate scene notwithstanding.

08/21/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Bayougraphy

How a Young Sugar Land Fitness Fan Became a YouTube Sensation

Christian Guzman has built a fitness empire on top of being a social media star.

08/21/2017 By Bianca Rodriguez

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Houston’s Creepy, Crawly, Chompy Critters

The surprising species tagged by our local iNaturalist community

08/21/2017 By Morgan Kinney

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Conroe Is the Fastest Growing City in America. Why?

Its authentic downtown, low cost of living, and life on the lake attract the masses.

08/21/2017 By Morgan Kinney

News

Meet the Harris County Judge Who Wants to Abolish Our Cash-Bail System

Darrell Jordan says he’s simply following the law when he releases defendants who can’t pay bail.

08/21/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

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September’s Perfect Party: Good-Sad-Heartbreaking Edition

In which we don’t invite the state senators who would make life more difficult for a 7-year-old girl.

08/21/2017 By Catherine Matusow

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Why Is It Only Our Sixth-Annual Oktoberfest?

Little remains of the Bayou City’s German heritage, although remnants can be found.

08/21/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt