The Local Sunset
Houston · Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 22 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ATexas pushes for new U.S. Space Academy, highlighting Houston's Johnson Space CenterKHOU 11
- AHouston Council OKs $20.4M Contract to Accelerate PermitsABC13 KTRK
- AHouston airports receive new passenger satisfaction rankingsKHOU 11
- AHouston Board Approves Tax Incentive for Tesla's $10 B ProjectHouston Chronicle
- AFOX 26 appoints Houston native Sakura Gray as new reporterHouston Chronicle
- BHouston Police Probe Shooting Death of 87-Year-Old in Woodland HeightsABC13 KTRK
- BFulshear City Council Removes Police Chief Over Affair InvestigationKHOU 11
- BFaded Street Sign in Houston’s South Park Sparks Safety ConcernsABC13 KTRK
- BDEA Seizes 63 Pounds of Pink Cocaine in HoustonKHOU 11
- BRain Likelihood Rises Thursday, Humidity to Fall in HoustonABC13 KTRK
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Texas Seeks to Host New U.S. Space Academy
Texas officials are lobbying to locate the new U.S. Space Academy in Houston, citing the Johnson Space Center as a key asset to boost the state's aerospace…
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Police Investigate Shooting Death of 87-Year-Old in Woodland Heights
Houston police are investigating the homicide of an 87-year-old man found shot dead inside his home in Woodland Heights on September 15, 2026.
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Man's Body Found Face Down in Southeast Houston Creek
Police found the body of an unidentified man face down in Plum Creek near southeast Houston apartments on Wednesday morning, launching an ongoing…
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Houston Council Approves $20.4M Permit Acceleration Contract
Houston City Council approved a $20.4 million contract with SAFEbuilt Texas LLC to provide on‑demand permitting and code‑enforcement services, aiming to speed…
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Fulshear Council Removes Police Chief After Affair Probe
Fulshear City Council dismissed Police Chief Kenny Seymour on September 16, 2026, after an investigation confirmed a ten‑year affair and policy violations,…
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Texas Evaluates Geothermal and Small Nuclear Options on State Land
Texas’ General Land Office is studying geothermal and small modular nuclear projects on state land to broaden the state’s low‑carbon energy portfolio.
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Houston Airports Feature in New Passenger Satisfaction Rankings
New passenger satisfaction rankings released Wednesday compare George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports with other major U.S. airports, continuing…
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Faded South Park Street Sign Raises Safety Concerns
A severely faded street sign in South Park has drawn safety concerns, adding to over 760 citywide complaints about worn traffic markings reported to Houston…
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Houston Board Grants Tax Break for Tesla's $10 B Project
A Houston-area board approved a tax incentive to support Tesla's $10 billion investment, which is projected to generate nearly 10,000 jobs in the region.
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DEA Seizes 63 Pounds of Pink Cocaine in Houston
DEA agents and partner law‑enforcement agencies seized 63 pounds of pink cocaine, known as Tusi, in Houston on September 16, 2026, with an estimated worth of…
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FOX 26 Hires Houston Native Sakura Gray as Reporter
FOX 26 announced the hiring of Houston native Sakura Gray, who returns after four years reporting in Northern California. The move aims to strengthen the…
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Rain Likelihood Rises Thursday, Humidity to Fall in Houston
Houston’s forecast shows a small chance of isolated showers on Wednesday, followed by a higher probability of rain and lower humidity on Thursday, offering a…
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