The Local Sunset
Houston · Friday, October 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
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- ASugar Land launches $15 million restoration of Imperial Sugar Char HouseKHOU 11
- AHouston Reopens Annual Pumpkin Composting, Two Drop‑Off Sites Open Until Nov 28FOX 26 Houston
- ATwo injured after argument sparks gunfire in NW HoustonABC13 KTRK
- AHouston proposes stricter limits on gas stations near homesHouston Chronicle
- AFOX 26 Houston Anchor Says He Was Forced OutHouston Chronicle
- BAppeals Court Affirms FBI Liability but Cuts Family AwardKHOU 11
- BOzone Levels May Rise in Houston Friday, Rain Expected Later Next WeekABC13 KTRK
- BOverturned 18-wheeler cleared from I-10 East after morning traffic jamKHOU 11
- BHarris County Releases 2026 Sample Ballot and Voting DetailsFOX 26 Houston
- BHarris County sees record early‑voting start ahead of Nov. 3 electionFOX 26 Houston
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Sugar Land Begins $15 Million Char House Restoration
Sugar Land has started a $15 million public‑private project to restore the century‑old Imperial Sugar Char House, which has been vacant for over two decades.
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Appeals Court Confirms FBI Liability, Reduces Family Award
The appeals court confirmed the FBI's liability for a 2018 Conroe shooting but lowered the damages awarded to the victim's family.
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Two Men Arrested in Harris County Online Child Solicitation Sting
Two men were arrested by the Harris County Sheriff's Office in separate investigations targeting online solicitation of minors, continuing the department’s…
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Houston Reopens Annual Pumpkin Composting, Two Sites Open Until Nov 28
Houston’s annual pumpkin composting program is back, with two free drop‑off sites operating until Nov 28, 2026, to divert pumpkins from landfills and create…
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Ozone May Spike Friday, Rain Forecast for Later Week
Air quality may decline Friday due to higher ozone and ragweed, while rain is expected later in the week.
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School Bus Rear-Ended in North Harris County, One Injured
A school bus was rear‑ended while picking up students in north Harris County on October 23, 2026, leaving one person injured.
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Two Injured After Argument Leads to Gunfire in NW Houston
A man and a woman were shot during an argument in northwest Houston on Oct. 23, 2026 and were taken to the hospital.
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Overturned 18-Wheeler Cleared From I-10 East After Morning Jam
An 18-wheeler overturned at the I-69 Eastex interchange on I-10 East Friday morning, blocking inbound lanes and causing a jam. The truck was subsequently…
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Houston to Limit New Gas Pumps to Major Highways
Houston officials propose limiting new gas pumps to major highways to keep fuel stations away from residential areas, citing safety and environmental reasons.
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Harris County Publishes 2026 Sample Ballot and Voting Details
Harris County released a sample ballot and voting guide for the 2026 Texas midterms, covering candidates, early voting, polling sites, and Election Day details.
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FOX 26 Houston Anchor Says He Was Forced Out
The morning anchor for FOX 26 Houston said on his final broadcast that he was forced out, noting his exit was not voluntary. He had previously served as the…
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Harris County Records Early‑Voting Surge Ahead of Nov. 3 Election
Early voting in Harris County started with a record turnout of in‑person and mail voters, with officials tracking daily participation ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026…
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