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Miguel Reyes cleans the pool at One Park Place luxury apartments in 2011. De-velopers are responding to new demand for downtown condos.

Demand for condos up in this section of town

The first new condominium project in years has been proposed for...

Black and white grunge image of a beautiful teenage girl sitting on the floor crying

Gray Matters: She was afraid to be alone with him

As a crime reporter, I cover the aftermath of domestic violence. But when...

Rhonda Love, secretary of the Denton Drilling Awareness Group, points a microphone at the crowd as they chant "Frack Free" at an election party to see results of a proposition to ban hydraulic fracturing. 

For Battleground Texas, 'nothing worked'

While the Democratic Party's much-ballyhooed organizing initiative was...

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Houston & Texas

Texas Democrats actually performed worse in 2014 than when Bill White challenged Rick Perry in 2010.

Map shows how much ground Democrats lost

Texas Democrats actually performed worse in 2014 than when Bill White challenged...

A photo exhibit documenting the plight of homeless teens in Montgomery County is set to go on show this week using photos taken by the young adults themselves. "Picture This," funded by Home Aid Houston, provided disposable cameras to teenagers struggling to make it after leaving foster care.

Houston's homeless youth document experience

The Woodlands

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Daniel Adair, Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger and Ryan Peake of attend Nickelback Special Announcement And Live Performance at House of Blues Sunset Strip on November 5, 2014 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic)

Nickelback is Houston bound in the Spring

Katy

Katy fire station wins voter support

More Neighborhood News

Erica Sury, director of the Lamar Consolidated Fillies Dance Team

Spotlight shines on LCISD dance team director

Sports

Three unbeaten teams remain in 6A heading into the final week.

Week 11 high school football rankings

Three unbeaten teams remain in 6A heading into the final week.

A look at the team's history at the most important position.

Texans QBs through the years

Entertainment

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 05: Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line, Hayley Stommel, Brittney Marie Cole, and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line attend the 48th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 5, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Country stars rock the red carpet

These musicians wowed at the Country Music Awards.

While no one died, these other 17 stars have been accused of killing people.

AC/DC drummer charged in alleged murder plot

While no one died, these other 17 stars have been accused of killing people.

Plus take a look at what other 1990s stars look like now.

'90s one-hit wonder is back

Houston Dining & Food

Though, given another name, it might not be so bad.

A Southern staple goes awry

Though, given another name, it might not be so bad.

Lovers of this popular local joint are out of luck.

Trendy Tex-Mex spot suddenly closes

Music

Grease: As much as we love the music, the cool '50s cars and John Travolta and Olivia Newton John as Danny and Sandy, the basic love story for the musical is as follows: Good girl meets bad boy; bad boy treats good girl poorly in front of friends then wins her back; couple continues to have conflicts over good girl vs. bad boy lifestyle choices until the good girl picks up some bad habits and dresses considerably more trampy. This is a terrible message for couples: leather pants will not solve all your relationship problems (just some of them).

Concerts offer trip down memory lane

Movies

This image released by Focus Features shows Eddie Redmayne as Stephen Hawking in a scene from "The Theory of Everything."

Review: A brilliant Redmayne as Stephen Hawking

Travel

10. Toronto. Lonely Planet says the Canadian metropolis will have extra cachet in 2015 from the Pan American Games, July 10-26.

Top 10 cities to visit in 2015

Lifestyle

You can head west for Wurstfest, or get your cleanse on up north. 

Fast Texas road trips for everyone

You can head west for Wurstfest, or get your cleanse on up north. 

Here are some places worth dreaming about.

10 best countries to live abroad

Health Zone

Plus Houston doctors give heart health tips.

Can a broken heart kill you?

Plus Houston doctors give heart health tips.

Keep coupledom smooth sailing with these tips.

12 topics to avoid in relationships

Business

Cybersecurity experts identify the malware as WireLurker.

Apple under attack

Cybersecurity experts identify the malware as WireLurker.

LinkedIn social network ranks area energy companies at the top.

LinkedIn social network ranks Houston-area energy companies at the top

Fuel Fix

OPEC’s weak links feeling pain

Cars

This Feb.16, 2012 photo shows the Ford logo at the 2012 Pittsburgh Auto Show. U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that the accelerators can stick in Ford Tauruses from the 2005 and 2006 model years. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New 2015 vehicles hitting the streets soon

Jobs

1. Politician There are 56,857 politicians/legislators in the U.S. Median hourly pay (state and local level): $14.77 Average salary in 2014 (U.S. Senators and members of the House of Representatives): $174,000 Scary for those who fear : Responsibility; accountability to a large number of people; rejection

10 jobs American workers fear the most

Homes

Don't throw stones in this glass house.

Local home has nothing to hide

Don't throw stones in this glass house.

It's not a castle, but it has a princely price tag.

You can almost live like royalty

US & World

The great divide runs deep through history. But who wins this war?

Battle of Texas vs. Louisiana

The great divide runs deep through history. But who wins this war?

They make a demand as students remain missing.

Mexicans' ire turns toward leader

Opinions & Editorials

Decisive win, again

The Chronicle editorial board recommends the following candidates for public office: Early voting begins today for the Nov. 4 general election. The Houston Chronicle has published endorsements for dozens of candidates in this election and will continue to publish endorsements throughout early voting. Lieutenant Governor: Comptroller of Public Accounts: Chief Justice, Supreme Court: Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6, Unexpired Term: Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals,Place 3: State Senator, District 7: State Senator, District 15: State Senator, District 17: State Representative, District 16: State Representative, District 23: State Representative, District 26: State Representative, District 27: State Representative, District 85: State Representative, District 129: State Representative, District 132: State Representative, District 133: State Representative, District 134: State Representative, District 135: State Representative, District 137: State Representative, District 138: State Representative, District 144: State Representative, District 148: State Representative, District 149: State Representative, District 150: District Judge, 334th Judicial District, Unexpired Term: District Attorney, Unexpired Term: County Commissioner, Precinct 4: R. Jack Cagle (R) State of Texas Constitutional Amendment Election, Proposition 1: Lone Star College System Bond Election, Proposition 1: Fort Bend District Attorney:

Houston Chronicle endorsements for November 2014 election

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2005 Alfred Dewayne Brown , left, is seated next to defense attorney Robert Morrow, right. Brown is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Officer Charles Clark who was killed in the line of duty on April 3, 2003 while responding to a robbery. (JESSICA KOURKOUNIS:CHRONICLE) HOUCHRON CAPTION (10/11/2005) SECMETRO COLORFRONT: ALFRED Dewayne Brown could receive the death sentence if convicted of capital murder in the April 2003 shooting death of Officer Charles Clark. Brown's trial begins Monday.

Campaign vow shouldn't influence DA in dubious murder case

A killer is trying to get off. At least, that's what we think when we read...

Olivia Newton-John will perform Sunday at the Stafford Centre.

Job retraining not required

About 1,000 guests, including long-ball sluggers from Houston politics,...

With Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) providing undistinguished play for nine games, a case can be made that it's time for Bill O'Brien, left, to make a switch at quarterback.

It's time for Fitz to sit

Though Bill O'Brien rarely sounds indecisive, it appears the Texans coach...

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