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Tell the truth, Galveston. Your city had slave markets | Opinion

Tell the truth, Galveston. Your city had slave markets | Opinion

When Anthony Griffin rides his bike through Galveston's Strand Historic District, he can't shake the feeling he's seeing ghosts.  His mind's eye...

yesterday 10

Houston Chronicle

Nick Powell

A neighbor's tree hangs over their carport. How can they protect their property?

A neighbor's tree hangs over their carport. How can they protect their property?

Most companies that trim trees will want to have their workers climb the tree, and that means they may need to enter your neighbor's yard. Q: Our...

tuesday 10

Houston Chronicle

Ronald Lipman

President Donald Trump is not a peacenik, and other things I got wrong

President Donald Trump is not a peacenik, and other things I got wrong

Farm workers gather produce on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Moorpark, Calif. U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis,...

tuesday 2

Houston Chronicle

Chris Tomlinson

Why this Juneteenth feels different from all other Juneteenth celebrations

Why this Juneteenth feels different from all other Juneteenth celebrations

A visitor takes a photograph of the Absolute Equality Mural, which was unveiled on Juneteenth in 2021 in Galveston, Texas.  The mood of the nation...

15.06.2025 5

Houston Chronicle

Joy Sewing

An Alabaman takes up Texas barbecue at Southern Oaks BBQ in Montgomery

An Alabaman takes up Texas barbecue at Southern Oaks BBQ in Montgomery

Barbecue tray at Southern Oaks BBQ in Montgomery Starsky and Sarah Smith at Southern Oaks BBQ in Montgomery Offset pits at Southern Oaks BBQ in...

14.06.2025 5

Houston Chronicle

J.c. Reid

Medical marijuana firms hired GOP lobbyists to push THC ban, protect business

Medical marijuana firms hired GOP lobbyists to push THC ban, protect business

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks about a range of intoxicating THC products available in Texas to illustrate his concerns that seemingly harmless snacks...

13.06.2025 30

Houston Chronicle

Chris Tomlinson