Senate sets stage for historic health debate A 60-39 vote advances the health care bill, paving the way for a post-Thanksgiving debate that could go into next year.

UH-Downtown may drop open admissions The hope is that limiting enrollment will improve students' chances of earning a degree.

Nonprofit 'grateful' after Houstonians answer call for turkeys Moved by a Chronicle report that a shortage threatened a holiday feast for the needy, residents came to the rescue. But more help is still needed.