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Harris County Clears 11,000 Registrations Amid Large Backlog
In October 2026, Harris County processed 11,000 voter registrations, reducing a backlog of nearly 75,000 records that needed clearing before early voting. The…
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Tacos Doña Lena Moves to Larger Spring Branch Site
Tacos Doña Lena is relocating to a bigger nearby location after six years of service in Spring Branch.
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Houston Voters to Choose Proposition A on Nov. 3
Voters in Houston will vote on Proposition A, a measure that may change HPD policies, on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Toddler Critical After Near-Drowning in East Houston Home
A toddler was rescued from a bathtub after nearly drowning in east Houston and taken to a children’s hospital in critical condition. Police and paramedics…
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Houston TV Host Tanji Patton Discusses Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Houston TV host Tanji Patton disclosed details of her breast cancer diagnosis and recovery, speaking publicly about her treatment and unexpected progress.
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Two Killed in North Houston Domestic Violence Shooting, Suspect Detained
Two people were killed in a domestic‑violence shooting in north Houston, and the victim’s ex‑boyfriend was detained after a family reported an argument.
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Tropical Depression Likely to Form in Gulf Near Houston
Forecasters see an 80% chance of a tropical depression forming in the Gulf near Houston, and meteorologists are watching for possible effects on the nearby…
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Houston area birth rates tumble, one county sees steepest decline
Birth rates in the Houston area are sharply declining, with one county seeing the biggest drop, prompting concerns about future school enrollment.
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Police Search for Suspect After Shots Fired at Amazon Driver
Police are looking for a suspect who shot at an Amazon driver’s vehicle in north Houston, with no injuries reported.
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Woman Charged with Multiple Assaults After Shooting
A 30-year-old woman faces four assault charges after an alleged shooting in northwest Houston, prompting a police investigation.
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Driver Crashes Car Into Harris County Home After Brief Police Chase
A brief police chase in Harris County ended when a driver lost control and crashed into a home, causing damage but no injuries.
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Second Suspect Arrested in Teen’s Fatal Shooting
A second suspect was taken into custody on capital murder charges for the killing of a 17‑year‑old during an attempted robbery in northeast Houston.
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Northside Boxing Gym Expands to Provide Safer Youth Space
A Northside boxing gym is being expanded and made safer for children by its owner and local residents, responding to recent teen violence in the area.
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Thousands Join Houston Pink Race for Breast Cancer Awareness
Over 6,300 people took part in a pink‑themed Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Houston, aimed at raising breast cancer awareness.
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Assault Charges Dropped Against Missouri City Officer Running for Mayor
Assault charges against a Missouri City police officer, who was running for Houston mayor, were dismissed on Oct. 1, 2026.
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Driver Hospitalized After Resisting Police and Crashing Into Tree
A traffic stop in West Houston turned violent when a driver fought police, lost control of the car, hit a tree and was hospitalized.
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Houston Holds Remembrance for Student Killed in Crash
A ceremony in Houston on September 26 honored a 16‑year‑old student who died in a motorcycle crash, with the community and the school principal in attendance.
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Suspect Barricades Inside North Houston Home After Shooting Delivery Driver
A suspect shot at a delivery driver in north Houston and then locked himself inside a house, leading police to the scene.
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Man Fatally Struck During Altercation at North Harris County Business
A man was killed after being struck during a dispute at a north Harris County business, with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigating.
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Police Pursuit Ends in Rollover, Driver Critically Injured
A late‑night traffic stop in west Houston on Oct 3 turned into a short police chase that ended in a rollover, critically injuring the driver.
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Houston police shoot woman after alleged apartment shooting
Houston police shot a woman suspected of shooting a man at a northwest Houston apartment complex on October 4, 2026.
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Harris County Launches Free Legal Aid for Domestic Violence Survivors
Harris County started a free legal aid program for domestic violence survivors to obtain protective orders, expanding resources beyond downtown Houston.
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Police caution drivers after parking‑lot clash video
Police warned Houston motorists not to engage suspected hit‑and‑run drivers after a video showed a parking‑lot altercation following a September 18 collision.
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Federal Funding Boosts Houston Homeless Services
Federal officials unveiled millions in funding to address homelessness, mental health and addiction in Houston, with Open Door Houston’s Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…