Houston Chronicle - 2021-08-17

• COVID patients in ICU getting ‘younger and younger’
• Biden defends exit as chaos grips Kabul
• HISD warns of discipline for ignoring mask rules
• After hiatus, OTC kicks off much smaller than in years past
• A ‘MESSY’ SITUATION: President blames forces for fleeing fight
• CORONAVIRU­S
• Astros’ late comeback falls short in 7-6 loss to Royals.
• New bait for feral hogs targets fertility
• Ex-employees sue Methodist over firings
• Group homes’ operator is facing charges
• Cause of rail-car odor yet to be determined
• NIH chief alarmed by COVID in schools
• Biden to contest ‘Remain in Mexico’ ruling
• In reversal, lawmakers to report on Cuomo
• Fred smacks Florida as Grace, Henri swirl
• Quake death toll in Haiti jumps as country now braces for storm
• Lawmakers unite in fury over Afghanista­n pullout
• Developmen­ts
• No winners in Afghanista­n
• Desperate hospitals need much more aid
• Participan­ts: Rewards beat risk
• Sister’s cemetery purchase leads to dilemma over the family plot
• Fintech firms lead in possible PPP fraud
• With a much smaller crowd, more treats for everyone — and the parking is a breeze
• Consent issue may delay UAW referendum
• S&P, Dow notch records amid virus fears
• Crashes spur U.S. probe of Tesla Autopilot
• ANDREW R. MILES
• SISTER JOYCE MENDOZA, C.V.I.
• Fiber optics transformi­ng deepwater projects
• Yellen now gets a chance to reshape the Fed
• GOING FOR IT
• Rookie’s revised role nets experience
• Preseason victory is meaningles­s but doesn’t spoil fun when likely a rarity
• Run game shows potential upgrade
• WR Miller’s shoulder won’t require surgery
• Two battling to back up Tune as UH QB
• Prescott likely to start opener
• Accuser: Bauer ‘terrified’ me
• Surging Braves blow out Marlins
• Altuve, Correa show signs of turnaround­s
• Osaka struggles to finish media session at tourney
• ‘True legend’ Lloyd to retire after season
• 7 elements of modern design
• Houston Ballet introduces a new season and some new faces
• Local arts groups steel themselves for the new season amid COVID surge
• Eating up a Good Vibes burger felt like a day at the beach
• What to watch
• DAILY CROSSWORD
• ACES ON BRIDGE

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