The Local Sunset
Houston · Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
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- AHouston Zoo Sends Endangered Bongo Harris to TaiwanKHOU 11
- ABob Tallman Named Grand Marshal for 2027 Houston Rodeo ParadeABC13 KTRK
- AMeteorite fragment from Houston home displayed in new exhibitHouston Chronicle
- AFederal Approval Clears $8.2 B LNG Port Off Texas CoastKHOU 11
- ATexas phone outage disrupts county non-emergency linesFOX 26 Houston
- BTexas GOP sues to force hand count of every ballotHouston Chronicle
- BFort Bend DA says charges may be upgraded after Sugar Land youth softball incidentKHOU 11
- BFive lanes close on Houston’s Katy Freeway Thursday nightHouston Chronicle
- BHalloween Night Expected Mostly Dry in HoustonKHOU 11
- BTexas oyster reefs thrive as harvest season approachesKHOU 11
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Houston Zoo Moves Endangered Bongo Harris to Taiwan
Houston Zoo sent its endangered bongo, Harris, to Taiwan in a 32‑hour move on Oct. 29, 2026, to assist in species conservation.
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Texas GOP Sues to Mandate Hand Count of All Ballots
The GOP sued in Texas on Oct. 29, 2026, to halt election results unless all ballots are hand‑counted, citing AI manipulation and hacking risks to existing…
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Man in 'Dumb and Dumber' Costume Shot by Police
Police in Houston shot a man in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume after he tried to enter an apartment, believing he had the wrong unit. The victim was critically…
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Bob Tallman Named Grand Marshal of 2027 Houston Rodeo Parade
Bob Tallman will serve as grand marshal of the 2027 Houston Rodeo Parade, an annual downtown parade linked to the rodeo celebrations.
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Charges May Be Upgraded After Sugar Land Youth Softball Incident
The district attorney announced possible upgraded charges after a violent youth softball incident in Sugar Land, while the local organization dismissed the…
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Poll Shows Tight Texas Senate, Governor Races
A Texas Southern University poll finds the Senate and governor races to be tight, with independents favoring Democrats ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Houston Home Meteorite Fragment Featured in New Exhibit
A meteorite piece that hit a Houston home has been placed in a new exhibit, highlighting the rarity of such impacts and the educational value of displaying…
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Five lanes close on Houston’s Katy Freeway Thursday night
Five lanes of Houston’s Katy Freeway are closed Thursday night, affecting a heavily traveled east‑west route.
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Federal Approval Clears $8.2 B LNG Port Off Texas Coast
Federal officials approved an $8.2 billion LNG export terminal off Matagorda, Texas, expected to create thousands of jobs and expand Gulf of Mexico export…
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Halloween Night Expected Mostly Dry in Houston
A forecast shows scattered showers early in the weekend but a largely dry Halloween night, allowing residents to proceed with trick‑or‑treating as planned.
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Texas Phone Outage Halts County Non‑Emergency Lines
A Texas-wide telecom glitch on October 29, 2026 blocks access to county non‑emergency phone lines, though 911 calls still work.
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Texas Oyster Reefs Show Resilience Ahead of Harvest
TPWD officials say Texas oyster reefs are resilient, and growers find conditions favorable for the upcoming harvest season.
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