The Local Sunset
Houston · Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 22 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AHouston seniors confront alleged squatters under new Texas eviction lawKHOU 11
- ATen Houstonians Make Forbes 400, New Top Billionaire EmergesKHOU 11
- AKHOU Veteran Announces Retirement After 42 YearsHouston Chronicle
- AScattered Showers Hit Houston Today, Humidity Relief Expected FridayABC13 KTRK
- ADistinctive Teeth May Unlock Identity of Woman Found Near Lake Houston in 2018KHOU 11
- BHarris County Fire Marshal Issues Burn Ban Amid Dry ConditionsABC13 KTRK
- BHarris County Commissioners Approve 7.9% Property Tax HikeKHOU 11
- BTexas F-16 Crashes in Michigan During Training, Pilot Ejects SafelyABC13 KTRK
- BFederal government restores $12 billion Medicaid aid to Texas hospitalsFOX 26 Houston
- BGov. Abbott appoints 13 members to design three‑year bachelor's pathwayKHOU 11
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0:29Texas Hospitals Get Twelve Billion Boost
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Stories from this broadcast
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Houston Seniors Use New Law to Confront Alleged Squatters
An elderly Houston couple is using a newly enacted Texas law to evict alleged squatters from their southwest Houston townhouse, highlighting the law's faster…
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Harris County Fire Marshal Imposes Burn Ban in Unincorporated Areas
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office imposed a burn ban on parts of unincorporated Harris County on September 17, 2026, to reduce fire risk amid prolonged…
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Houston SWAT and Police Serve Warrant at Webster Car Dealership
Houston SWAT and police executed a search warrant at a Webster used‑car dealership on September 17, 2026, employing tactical resources typical for high‑risk…
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Ten Houstonians Join Forbes 400, New City Billionaire Named
Ten Houston residents appear on the 2026 Forbes 400 list, with one becoming the city’s leading billionaire.
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Harris County Commissioners Approve 7.9% Property Tax Increase
On September 17, 2026, Harris County Commissioners approved a 7.9% property tax increase, adding about $193 per year to a typical $400,000 home, to fund county…
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Police Deploy Sweep in Sugar Land Neighborhood for Burglary Suspect
Sugar Land police are conducting a neighborhood sweep on September 17, 2026 to locate a suspect linked to a vehicle burglary, employing increased patrols and…
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KHOU Anchor Retires After 42 Years of Service
A veteran KHOU news anchor is retiring after 42 years, a career that started in the early 1980s and earned praise for his extensive knowledge of Houston…
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Texas-Based F-16 Crashes in Michigan, Pilot Ejects Safely
A Texas‑based U.S. Air Force F‑16 crashed during a routine training flight over northern Michigan on September 17, 2026, and the pilot ejected safely. The Air…
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Scattered Showers Hit Houston Today, Humidity Relief Expected Friday
Scattered showers moved across Houston on Thursday, driven by a tropical moisture plume, with humidity expected to ease on Friday afternoon as the air mass…
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Federal Government Restores $12 Billion Medicaid Aid to Texas Hospitals
The U.S. federal government has restored almost $12 billion in Medicaid payments to Texas hospitals, ending a period of lost funding. Governor Greg Abbott…
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Distinctive Teeth May Unlock Identity of Woman Found Near Lake Houston
Investigators are analyzing the distinctive dental features of an unidentified woman whose body was found near Lake Houston in 2018, hoping the unique teeth…
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Abbott Names 13‑Member Panel to Craft Three‑Year Bachelor’s Pathway
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed a thirteen‑member committee to design a three‑year bachelor's degree pathway in Texas, following his August 2026 directive…
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