The Local Sunset
Houston · Monday, September 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 22 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- APower outage sparks flare and black smoke at Houston chemical plantABC13 KTRK
- AFulshear Police Chief Remains on Leave, Council to Decide Employment TuesdayKHOU 11
- ATrump nominates Houston Rep. Wesley Hunt as Saudi Arabia ambassadorHouston Chronicle
- AAvelo Airlines to Shift Houston Flights to Bush Intercontinental on Sept. 21KHOU 11
- ATree Breaks in Half, Crashes Into Cars at Southwest Houston Apartment LotABC13 KTRK
- BVeteran Houston News Helicopter Reporter Announces Retirement After 30 YearsHouston Chronicle
- BOne dead, three injured after fleeing car rolls over on Ella BlvdKHOU 11
- BMan Killed After Pursuing Suspects in North Harris County RobberyABC13 KTRK
- BMan Found Dead at Gulfton Apartment ComplexFOX 26 Houston
- BTexas Ranchers Sue to Halt Big Bend Border WallABC13 KTRK
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Power Outage Triggers Flare and Black Smoke at Houston Chemical Plant
A power outage at TPC Group's southeast Houston plant on September 14 triggered an emergency flare that emitted heavy black smoke. The flare operated as…
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Veteran Houston Helicopter Reporter Retires After 30 Years
A Houston helicopter news reporter announced his retirement on September 14, 2026, ending a 30‑year career as the city’s primary aerial news source.
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Texas Diesel Prices Near $6 Per Gallon Record
Texas diesel fuel prices have risen to near $6 per gallon, the highest level ever recorded in the state as of September 14, 2026.
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Fulshear Police Chief Remains on Leave as Council Reviews Employment
Fulshear Police Chief remains on administrative leave as the city council prepares to decide his employment on September 15, following the completion of an…
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One Dead, Three Injured After Fleeing Car Rolls Over on Ella Blvd
A fleeing vehicle pursued by Harris County deputies during a parking lot takeover rolled over on Ella Boulevard, killing one person and injuring three others.
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Red Tide Detected on Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island
Texas Parks and Wildlife reported a red tide bloom on September 14, 2026, causing fish deaths and respiratory irritation on Bolivar Peninsula, Crystal Beach,…
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Trump Picks Houston Rep. Wesley Hunt as Saudi Ambassador
Former President Donald Trump announced on September 14, 2026, that Houston Congressman Wesley Hunt will be nominated as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, part…
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Man Dies After Chasing Robbery Suspects in North Harris County
A man in north Harris County was found dead after he chased robbery suspects and was shot, having called 911 to report his location. The Harris County…
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Avelo Airlines Shifts Houston Flights to Bush Intercontinental on Sept. 21
Avelo Airlines will transfer its Houston flights from Hobby Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport on September 21, 2026. The Houston‑based carrier…
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Man Found Dead at Gulfton Apartment Complex
Police confirmed a man was dead after a witness reported a body at a Renwick Street apartment complex in Gulfton on Monday. An investigation is underway to…
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Tree Splits, Crashes Into Cars at Southwest Houston Apartment Lot
A tree split in half at a southwest Houston apartment complex, falling onto at least three parked cars, prompting emergency crews to remove the debris and…
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Texas Ranchers Sue to Block Big Bend Border Wall
Texas landowners, ranchers and business owners filed a federal lawsuit on September 14, 2026 to block the Trump administration's proposed border wall segment…
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