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Thousands protest President Trump's immigration crackdown in Houston

Feb 3, 2025 | houstonchronicle.com | Michael Garcia

Thousands of Houstonians on Sunday joined people across the nation in protest against President Donald Trump's anti-immigration executive orders, marching from Montrose to Hermann Park shouting "si, se puede," - "yes, you can."Protesters carried various central and south American flags, raised signs that read "fight ignorance not immigrants" and waved from bridges over Interstate 69 in the Montrose area. They were met with honking horns from drivers showing solidarity.
Metro Rail services restored after a construction accident in downtown Houston

Jan 30, 2025 | houstonchronicle.com | Michael Garcia

Metro Rail services have been fully restored after being suspended on Tuesday due to a large piece of scaffolding collapsing in downtown Houston. The collapse, which occurred near Main and Rusk streets, left a person injured and prompted Metro officials to temporarily suspend the Red, Green and Purple Lines for cleanup. On Wednesday, portions of the light rail remained suspended while bus shuttles between Hermann Park and Burnett Transit Center served customers along the Metro Red light rail line.
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's Restless Leg tour coming to Sugar Land

Jan 29, 2025 | houstonchronicle.com | Michael Garcia

Award-winning comedians Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are hitting the road once more in 2025, bringing their Restless Leg tour to 13 cities - including Space City. The iconic comedians collaborated for their comedy tour in 2023 and 2024, according to Rolling Stone. And on Jan. 28, the comedians took to social media to announce that they would be extending their tour into 2025, visiting the Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land on April 25.
Bass Pro 2025 tournament starts on Lake Conroe. Here's what to know.

Jan 28, 2025 | yourconroenews.com | Michael Garcia

Major League Fishing has announced its 2025 dates for the Bass Pro Tournament and Lake Conroe will be the only Texas location on the tour. File photoJason FochtmanThe Major League Fishing starts its Bass Pro tournament this week on Lake Conroe, with each competitor trying to reel in the $150,000 top prize. Stage 1 of the tour will be in Conroe from Jan. 27 to Feb.
Post Malone teams up with Oreo to launch limited edition cookies

Jan 27, 2025 | houstonchronicle.com | Michael Garcia

Grammy-nominated artist and Dallas native Post Malone and Oreo are teaming up to bring a sweet new twist to the famous cookie brand - a Limited Edition Post Malone Oreo Cookie. The Oreo cookie, expected to hit the shelves on Feb. 3, will feature a first-of-its-kind swirled creme combining salted caramel and shortbread flavors, sandwiched between the cookie brand's famous chocolate cookie and a signature golden cookie, according to an Oreo news release.
Khruangbin's Donald 'DJ' Johnson talks about recent Grammy nomination

Jan 25, 2025 | houstonchronicle.com | Michael Garcia

Donald "DJ" Johnson, drummer of the Houston band Khruangbin, remembers finishing sound check in Berlin back in November when the band first heard the news about their Grammy nomination for best new artist.
1 shot during armored truck robbery in west Houston

Jan 23, 2025 | houstonchronicle.com | Michael Garcia

Breaking newsHouston ChronicleOne person was transported to the hospital after an armored truck robbery Thursday morning in west Houston, the Houston Police Department has confirmed. Officers responded to a call at the 8100 block of Westheimer around 11:45 a.m., where a person was shot during the reported robbery, a spokesperson with HPD said. Four people may have been involved in the robbery, the spokesperson said. The identity of the person who was shot is unclear.
Houston trash services will resumes today after ice storm. Here's what to know.

Jan 23, 2025 | houstonchronicle.com | Michael Garcia

City of Houston Solid Waste Department to resume services on Thursday, January 23, 2025 after winter storm brought 1 to 4 inches of snow to the city. Marie D. De Jesús, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerHoustonians looking to have their garbage and heavy trash picked up from the city may see some delays this week due to the winter storm that brought 1 to 4 inches of snow on Tuesday.
Photos: New Orleans residents enjoy rare snow day after winter storm

Jan 21, 2025 | houstonchronicle.com | Michael Garcia

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 21: Sous chef Eric Walker engages in a snowball fight outside the Bourbon House Restaurant in the French Quarter on January 21, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. A winter storm brought rare snowfall to the city shutting down schools and businesses and drawing out locals, many of whom had never seen snow before.Michael DeMocker/Getty ImagesA person walks his dogs in the snow covered French Quarter in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Snowball fight breaks out between Houston first responders during winter storm

Jan 21, 2025 | houstonchronicle.com | Michael Garcia

A historic winter storm blanketed much of Southeast Texas and Houston in heavy snow and ice. Shown here, Angie Vasquez makes a snow man in the Balmoral neighborhood in Atascocita, TX on Tuesday January 21, 2025. Sharon SteinmannSome of Houston’s finest were seen taking a break from calls and engaging in a snowball fight Tuesday morning. The city of Houston took to X to post a video of city firefighters and police officers laughing and enjoying the snow between calls.