An oversized Cheshire cat, cotton-candy-pink shark and plush octopus were among the menagerie spotted atop art cars this year.

It was a warm welcome home Saturday in Houston for the crew of Artemis II. Take a listen to Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

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They are looking to continue their hot streak as they have made the top three for Hudson Whitenight, one of the premier offensive linemen from the Lone Star State. Houston Cougars on SI caught up with him to learn more about his recruitment.

The bookstore is expected to reopen at 3636 Greenbriar Drive later this month.

The Spindletop, Houston’s lone revolving restaurant perched atop the Hyatt Regency downtown, is getting back in motion. After going dark during the pandemic, the dining room will reopen to the public on May 15 with its familiar 360-degree skyline views and a weekly four-course prix-fixe tasting menu.

But the move to the soon-to-be Comets will be a homecoming for Griner in 2027. The Houston native played for Nimitz High School, then for Baylor from 2009-2013, where she established herself as one of the greatest shot blockers in NCAA history while leading the Bears to a 2012 NCAA National Championship with a 40-0 record.

High school soccer teams from Kingwood, Summer Creek, Atascocita, College Park and Klein Cain will compete for UIL state championships in Georgetown.