The Local Sunset
Houston · Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- AHouston-area voters can locate polling sites for Nov. 3, 2026 ElectionFOX 26 Houston
- ADriver Killed as Crash Closes Southbound North Freeway Near SpringABC13 KTRK
- ATwo killed, two injured in alleged drunk‑driving crash at Jones Road and FM 1960FOX 26 Houston
- AHarris County Early Voting Hits Record 1.08 MillionABC13 KTRK
- AAustin home prices plunge faster than any U.S. city in 2026Houston Chronicle
- BHouston murder‑suicide leaves two dead, infant critically injuredKHOU 11
- BTexas‑departed plane crashes in Florida, killing nineHouston Chronicle
- BGalveston Councilmember Arrested on DWI and Search‑Resistance ChargesFOX 26 Houston
- BFour Volunteers Complete Year-Long Mars Habitat Isolation in HoustonKHOU 11
- BSix Flags removes riders from Titan coaster after conduct violationKHOU 11
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Polling Sites Released for Houston‑Area 2026 Election
County officials have posted polling locations for the November 3, 2026 election, guiding Houston‑area voters to their voting sites.

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Man Kills Infant and Grandmother Before Suicide in Northwest Houston
Houston police say a man shot his infant child and the child's grandmother in northwest Houston before killing himself, resulting in two deaths and a…

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James Talarico Draws Hundreds to Houston Rally Ahead of Senate Vote
James Talarico rallied hundreds in Houston on Nov 1 to boost support ahead of the Texas Senate election, where he faces Republican Ken Paxton on Nov 3.

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Driver Killed in Crash Halts Southbound North Freeway
A crash on the North Freeway near Spring on Nov. 1, 2026 killed a driver and briefly shut down southbound lanes before they were reopened.

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Texas‑departed plane crashes in Florida, killing nine
A Texas‑originating plane crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing nine people.

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Police chase ends with suspect crashing into pole in SE Houston
A Houston police chase on Oct. 30 ended after the suspect’s vehicle hit a pole in the Hitchcock area.

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Two Killed, Two Injured in Alleged Drunk‑Driving Crash
A suspected drunk driver collided two vehicles at Jones Road and FM 1960, resulting in two deaths and two injuries, and faces an intoxication manslaughter…

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Galveston Councilmember Arrested on DWI and Search-Resistance Charges
A Galveston councilmember was arrested on DWI and search‑resistance charges after officers noted impairment signs and a refusal to submit to sobriety tests on…

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Harris County Early Voting Sets Record 1.08 Million
Harris County closed early voting on Oct. 30 with a record 1,081,010 voters, the most ever for a midterm race. The county’s early voting precedes the Nov. 3…

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Four Volunteers Finish Year‑Long Mars Habitat Test in Houston
Four volunteers finished a year‑long Mars‑simulation isolation in a 3D‑printed habitat in Houston, gathering data for future missions. The program studied…

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Austin Home Prices Drop Fastest in U.S. 2026
Austin's asking home prices fell at the fastest rate in the United States in 2026, outpacing declines across Texas and the country.

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Six Flags removes rider from Titan coaster after conduct breach
A rider’s conduct violation caused a brief shutdown of Titan, which was inspected and reopened the same day.
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