Peter Warren

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General Assignment Reporter, Surge Team at Houston Chronicle

General Assignment Reporter, Surge Team and Interim Space Beat Reporter @HoustonChron. @NorthwesternU Grad.

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Welcome back, HBO Max: Streaming service returning to its old name this summer

23 hours ago | houstonchronicle.com | Peter Warren

Allow HBO Max to reintroduce itself. HBO's streaming service, which has been known simply as Max for the past two years, will return to its old name this summer. ULTIMATE GUIDE: Everything you need to know about protesting your property taxes in Harris CountyArticle continues below this ad"The powerful growth we have seen in our global streaming service is built around the quality of our programming." said David Zaslav, the president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Movie theater summer deals include $1.75 tickets. Here’s what to know.

1 day ago | houstonchronicle.com | Peter Warren

Tuesdays have historically been known as a day for discount movie tickets but savings will be coming for customers on Wednesdays this summer. AMC Theaters announced this week it will be running a "50% Off Wednesdays" promotion this summer starting July 9. All AMC Stubs members will be able to get 50% off evening base-priced movie tickets. Article continues below this adThere will be additional charges for IMAX and other premium movie formats, AMC Theaters officials said.
What is all-in pricing? Some ticket sellers change how prices are displayed

1 day ago | houstonchronicle.com | Peter Warren

Buying tickets for a sporting event at NRG Stadium or a concert at Toyota Center will be clearer to consumers than it was before Monday. Following the enactment of a Federal Trade Commission ruling Monday, online ticket sellers are changing how they display prices on their marketplaces.
Buc-ee's set to hold groundbreaking ceremony in Goodyear, Arizona

1 day ago | houstonchronicle.com | Peter Warren

Miles and miles away from its Texas roots in the Houston area along I-10, Buc-ee’s has a key milestone scheduled Wednesday. The groundbreaking ceremony for the first Buc-ee's in Arizona will be Wednesday in Goodyear. The Buc-ee's will likely be, barring any major construction delays, the westernmost Buc-ee's location in the U.S. when it opens. The current westernmost location is in Colorado. Article continues below this adGoodyear is a suburb just west of Phoenix.
New Krispy Kreme doughnuts celebrate 45th anniversary of Pac-Man

2 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Peter Warren

Krispy Kreme is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Pac-Man with a doughnut collection inspired by the classic video game. The collection, which hit stores Monday, features three doughnuts. Krispy Kreme is also running multiple promotions along with the celebration. Article continues below this adPac-Man Party Doughnut, Team Ghost Doughnut and Strawberry Power Berry Doughnut are the three special-edition flavors on menus now.
How much are Travis Scott's FC Barcelona jerseys reselling for online?

2 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Peter Warren

Travis Scott was the life of the party this weekend in Barcelona. His Cactus Jack logo adorned the jerseys of FC Barcelona for its El Clásico match against Real Madrid, which Barca won 4-3 in a thriller. He performed a special show in the city the night before the game. Plus, his retail collaboration with Barcelona sold out in the team's store.
FDA warns that some of Texas company's tattoo ink may be contaminated

3 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Peter Warren

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said tattoo artists and customers should avoid the use of some Sacred Tattoo Ink products, which could be contaminated with bacteria. The notice from the FDA released last week said two ink batches from Sacred Tattoo Ink were found to have bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The newest Texas college mascot is inspired by the Galveston community

5 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Peter Warren

The newest college sports mascot in Texas can be found at games and campus events on the shores of Galveston. Galveston College unveiled the design for its first mascot, Rip Tide, this week. "This is more than just a mascot,” Galveston College president W. Myles Shelton said. "Rip Tide represents the spirit, resilience and strength of the entire campus community.
Houston company part of joint agreement to build humanoid robots for shipyards

5 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Peter Warren

A Houston company is one of four organizations working together to build humanoid robots to work in shipyards. Persona AI, a Houston-based startup, will take the reins of the "development of humanoid hardware and AI-based control and learning algorithms," for these new robots, according to a news release. Article continues below this adThe hope is for prototypes to be built by the end of 2026, with the robots ready to do shipyard welding in 2027.
2026 FIFA World Cup hospitality packages now on sale

6 days ago | houstonchronicle.com | Peter Warren

Some official 2026 FIFA World Cup hospitality packages went on sale this week, and they are not cheap. Prices for the Houston-exclusive package start at five figures. Article continues below this adHospitality packages include a ticket to multiple World Cup games, along with other perks such as food and beverages, entertainment and lounge access at the games. The three types of packages now on sale are the U.S. Venue Series, U.S. Four-Match Series and the Follow My Team Series.