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children don't come cheap

This is how much the cost to raise a child in Houston increased in one year

Legislative news

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues last-minute veto of bill banning THC

This Week's Hot Headlines

Casual River Oaks restaurant closure leads our top stories this week

flag-waving news

Texas drops on new list of most patriotic states in U.S.

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Houston billionaire ranks among top U.S. landowners and more popular stories

eyes on the road

5 Houston highways rank among deadliest roads in America, per report

Summer swelter

Texas charges up as No. 2 state most at risk for summer power outages

she has the power

National food magazine champions Houston nonprofit head on new 'Power 100' list

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income news

How Texans' income compares to the rest of the U.S. in 2025

To The Rescue

Houston SPCA rescues 82 animals from 2 separate incidents in just 24 hours

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11 Houston companies named best places to work and more top stories

deals for dogs

Houston Humane Society hosts 'name your price' adoption event

Hot headlines

Award-winning Houston chef reemerges in our top 5 stories of the week

Paws for Patriots

Houston SPCA salutes veterans with new military pet adoption discount

traffic headaches

Activist group calls out Houston highway as a 'freeway without a future'

How to Help Meow

Houston SPCA urgently needs fosters for 100+ kittens and young animals

park news

Houston swings onto top 10 list of best Texas park systems

salute to service members

Texas improves rank on 2025 list of best states for military retirees

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Predicting Texas Monthly's 2025 best BBQ list and more popular stories