John-Henry Perera

One of the reasons that Texas has refused to repeal its unconstitutional, unenforceable ban on sodomy is because Texas Values has lobbied to keep the law on the books year after year because they view it as a "warning" that gay "lifestyle is unacceptable"

Houston donut shop didn't know 5-pound cinnamon roll was for astronaut Natalie Chun couldn't believe her eyes when NASA's Sunita Williams visited her League City store Bonnie's Donuts for a five-pound cinnamon roll.

🍩 One small step for donuts, one giant roll for NASA.

Astronaut Suni Williams made a surprise visit to a local donut shop to grab one massive treat: bit.ly/3FnLhwJ

Some Houston H-E-B stores are selling the holy grail of all beef Not many people get the chance to sample A5 wagyu. But for a limited time, the Texas grocery store chain is selling limited quantities ahead of Father's Day.

New: A5 wagyu is the holy grail of beef eating. As such, it's more difficult to come by than your run-of-the-mill meats. That said, H-E-B is opening a lane for those who would love to sample the legendary product—provided you can afford it. www.chron.com/food/article... via @chron.com

Yes, the rumors are true: A shuttered Houston pub favorite is back. Rumors surrounding Cecil's Pub's return have been circulating for months. It will be taking over the former Elro Pizza and Crudo space in Montrose/Midtown area.

Rumors surrounding Cecil's Pub's return have been circulating for months. It will be taking over the former Elro Pizza and Crudo space in Montrose/Midtown area.

i was at the astros game last weekend and when i ordered an el tiempo marg, the guy selling it to me goes "this will get you drunker than anything else we sell at the ballpark"

Houston restaurant chain refuses scorched-earth approach When Mike Knapp and Win Campbell opened the Becks Prime on Dairy Ashford, they made it a point to save as many trees as possible. And the food tastes better.

New: Apart from the ubiquitous blue logo signage along the Katy Freeway, there's only one surefire way to spot the Becks Prime off Dairy Ashford: Look for the trees. chron.com/food/article... via @chron.com

Carnival Cruise Line in damage-control mode after Galveston terminal brawl The company banned 24 passengers who brawled at Galveston's Terminal 25 after getting off the Carnival Jubilee.

"It was beyond ridiculous": 24 passengers who brawled at Galveston's cruise terminal have been banned for life from Carnival Cruises
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Houston 'Neo-Texan' pizza joint sells out after review goes viral Following a shoutout from Houston food influencer Shawn Singh, Devan and Eddie Gernert can't keep up with the demand for their Napoletana pies.

ICYMI: Houston's Talespin Pizza has been riding a viral wave, but are the influencer reviews legit? Yes, but I'm here to tell you that you should order the other stuff that isn't on socials. fun fact: owners schooled me on the 80s cartoon TaleSpin. @chron.com
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These were the best things the Chron Food team ate in January An Indian fried chicken sandwich, a trio of delicious tacos, and an impeccably cooked redfish have revived my love for the city's dining scene.

🍔 The best things we ate in Houston last month? An Indian fried chicken sandwich, a trio of delicious tacos, and an impeccably cooked redfish.
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Celebrity's visit to Houston inspired one of best meals we ate this week A new Houston restaurant and an old-timer under the freeway gave us the best of both worlds at the start of the month.

🛣️ The best thing we ate this week was a an-old timer burger underneath a tangle of Houston highways.
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if you didn't know, there's a texas burger restaurant devoted to Trump called Trump Burger that's owned by a Lebanese guy, @pererajh.bsky.social has been covering it for years

Agents raid cities across Texas to arrest undocumented immigrants As part of a nationwide crackdown against immigrants who may be in the U.S. without legal status, agents took to several Texas cities Sunday.

On the heels of President Donald Trump's promise to deport immigrants who may be in the country without legal status, federal agents on Sunday conducted several raids across Texas, targeting major cities and arresting dozens of individuals.

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in texas, you'll have the freedom to opt your child out of childhood vaccinations but not the freedom to opt your trans child in to gender affirming care

goodbye king

do NOT say that about Pichonkun

Houston restaurateur featured in New York Times op-ed on immigration Hugo Ortega was one of a handful of Houstonians highlighted in the Gray Lady's opinion piece on President-Elect Donald Trump's approach to immigration.

Chef Hugo Ortega was one of a handful of Houstonians featured in an @nytimes.com op-ed that held up the city as as a model of the benefits of immigration - and a vision of what could be lost should President-elect Trump undertake mass deportation efforts.

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Memorial to Texas resort's Black lifeguards comes generations late The Galveston Park Board of Trustees and other agencies will unveil a historical marker honoring the city's Jim Crow-era Black lifeguards next month.

In Jim Crow Galveston, Black lifeguards saved the lives of countless beachgoers at the risk of their own. Now, a long overdue memorial to their overlooked contributions will be unveiled at 28th Street and Seawall Boulevard.

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Boris Yeltsin's favorite Houston grocery store is closed for business The late politician's views on economic policy were dramatically affected by what he saw in Randall's in 1989.

Boris Yeltsin's favorite Houston-area grocery store has finally shuttered.

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Prominent Texas pastors exit Christian TV network amid scandal High profile conservative Christian leaders Lance Wallnau and Jack Graham have announced their coincidentally timed departures from Daystar Network.

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Daystar televangelists leave Christian TV network amid child sex abuse scandal

Lance Wallnau and Jack Graham are just some of the prominent Texas faith leaders exiting the network.
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Creepy downtown graffiti the talk of Galveston right now A series of unsettling graffiti messages in downtown Galveston has given rise to a broad range of theories, from juvenile pranks to human trafficking.

What's up with the scary graffiti all over Galveston? Everyone has their own theory.

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Inside the fight to get a Muslim woman out of Texas prison Aafia Siddiqui, now serving an 86-year sentence at a Fort Worth federal prison, hasn't been allowed to see her imam in 16 years, according to her attorneys.

Aafia Siddiqui was sentenced to 86 years in a Texas prison back in 2010. In a new suit, she says she hasn't been allowed to see her imam in 16 years. Her attorneys say Siddiqui was raped by prison staff.

Now, they're calling on President Biden to release her.

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How 3 conservative women reshaped Conroe ISD from the inside out Three conservative trustees have turned Conroe ISD on its head since taking office.

Three conservative women have pushed Conroe ISD's school board sharply to the right.

Now, with an expanded majority, the 'Mama Bears' of Conroe ISD have carte blanche to do what they want, how they want it:
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