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Police rescued a badly injured puppy in Humble and charged an 18-year-old with animal cruelty.
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Officials Rescue Driver from Spring Pond
Harris County officials rescued a young woman after her car missed a curve and entered a retention pond in Spring, Texas, early Tuesday.
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Gov. Abbott Declares Disaster Over Soaring Diesel Prices
Governor Abbott declared a disaster and lifted shipping limits on September 28 due to rising diesel prices linked to reduced Middle Eastern oil exports amid…
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Houston Hockey Debut Delayed as Arena Lacks Occupancy Certificate
The new Houston hockey team postponed its inaugural home games for the weekend of September 30‑October 1, 2026, due to the arena lacking a certificate of…
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Texas Deploys Extra Resources Ahead of Heavy Rain and Flooding
Texas activated extra emergency resources for anticipated heavy rain and flooding in central Texas after forecasts indicated the heaviest rainfall and…
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Disney Dreamers Academy Expands to Middle Schoolers in Four Cities
Disney Dreamers Academy is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs to add middle school students to its program in Houston and three other cities, expanding its…
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Plum Organics adopts new heavy‑metal standards after Texas AG probe
Plum Organics will apply new limits on heavy metals in its Texas baby‑food line following a probe by the Texas Attorney General.
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Firefighter Sentenced for Spring Medical Center Arson
A 55-year-old firefighter received a federal prison sentence for an arson that destroyed a Spring medical center, injured a firefighter, and caused almost $3.6…
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Harris County Court Offers Rental Assistance and Eviction Guidance
The Harris County Justice of the Peace office is offering resources for rental assistance and eviction guidance to help keep residents housed and ensure…
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Man Found Shot Dead Behind Illegal Game Room in Harris County
An unidentified man was found shot dead behind an illegal game room in northwest Harris County, and the sheriff's office is investigating both the killing and…
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Father Killed, Daughter Critical After East Harris County Shooting
A shooting in east Harris County on September 28, 2026 resulted in a father's death and left his daughter critically injured, prompting a deputy response and…
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Southeast Texas Near‑Record Heat Expected Tuesday
Southeast Texas will see near‑record heat on Tuesday, with humidity increasing and rain chances growing later in the week.
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Texas Man Convicted of $26 Million Healthcare Fraud
A Texas man was convicted on September 27, 2026 for a fraud scheme that cost insurers $26 million through false medical claims.
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Spring Branch Residents Face Week-Long Power Outage
Spring Branch apartment tenants endured a week‑long power outage without any communication from management, according to resident Colton Thompson.
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Community Opposes Gas Station Planned for Historic Church Site
A proposed gas station on the former Park Place Methodist Church site in southeast Houston has drawn community opposition, threatening the historic building…
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Two Arrested in $70,000 Copper Wire Theft at Gallery Furniture
Two suspects were taken into custody for stealing copper wiring worth $70,000 from a Gallery Furniture store in Fort Bend County.
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Harris County Officials Work Through Tens‑Thousands Voter Registration Backlog
Harris County election officials started clearing a tens‑of‑thousands‑strong backlog of voter registrations linked to the state’s DPS portal on the October 5…
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20-Year-Old Arrested for Fort Bend Business Burglaries
A 20-year-old was arrested on September 28 for several late-night business burglaries in Fort Bend County following an ongoing county investigation.
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Mesa Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Windshield Shatters
A Mesa Airlines flight headed to Houston made an emergency landing on September 27, 2026, after the windshield shattered, and the pilot landed the plane safely.
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Teen Arrested in Fatal Northeast Houston Shooting
Police arrested an 18-year-old and charged them with capital murder after a fatal shooting in northeast Houston. The homicide investigation remains active.
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Families Gather for Annual Homicide Remembrance in Houston
Families and Crime Stoppers held an annual remembrance ceremony on September 27, 2026, honoring victims of homicide in Houston.
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Youth Group Teams With The Forgotten Third to Halt School Shootings
A youth group and The Forgotten Third have teamed up to prevent further school-area shootings in Houston, responding to a recent spike in violence. The program…
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12-Year-Old Shot Inside Parents' Minivan in Northwest Harris County
A 12-year-old was shot inside his parents' minivan in northwest Harris County and taken to a hospital; the sheriff's office is investigating.
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Pedestrian Dies After Multiple Collisions on Gulf Freeway
A pedestrian was killed after multiple cars struck them on the Gulf Freeway; the first driver admitted drinking but was cleared of DWI, and police continue…