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Teen Driver Killed in Shooting on Kuykendahl Road, Suspect Still at Large
An 18-year-old driver was shot multiple times and died following a crash on Kuykendahl Road in North Harris County on September 27, 2026. The suspect remains…
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FBI Warns of Surge in Online Predator Networks Targeting Youth
The FBI Houston office warned on September 25 that online predator activity targeting youth has surged, noting a 600% jump in related complaints.
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Man Killed Crossing East Freeway Near Mercury Drive
A man was killed on September 27 after attempting to cross the East Freeway near Mercury Drive, where police say he ran out of gas and tried to reach fuel. The…
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Man Killed as Pickup Truck Topples During Repair
A man was killed in Houston on September 26 when a pickup truck he was working on rolled onto him, according to police. The accident resulted in a single…
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Driver Killed in US‑90 Rollover Crash in East Harris County
A driver died after a vehicle left its lane, hit a guard rail and wall, and rolled over on US‑90 in east Harris County. The Harris County Sheriff's Office…
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Texas Appeals Court Rejects Innocence Ruling for Death Row Woman
A Texas appeals court on Sept. 24, 2026, reversed a lower court’s innocence ruling for a woman convicted of killing her 2‑year‑old daughter, ending her 18‑year…
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Residents Oppose Gas Station Plan for Historic SE Houston Church
Southeast Houston residents are fighting a gas station proposal on the former Park Place Methodist Church site, a historic landmark known for its Last Supper…
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Texas Ordered to Install AC in Prisons by 2029
A federal judge requires Texas to install air conditioning in all prisons by the end of 2029 after finding heat conditions unconstitutional.
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Texas Leads Nation in Teen Fatal Shootings in 2026
Texas tops all states in teen-involved fatal shootings for 2026, as the United States records over 1,000 such incidents this year.
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14-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Teen Found Dead
A 14-year-old was arrested on murder charges after a 17-year-old’s body was found in a vehicle in northeast Harris County. The arrest occurred on September 24,…
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Youth group teams with The Forgotten Third to curb school gun violence
The Forgotten Third has partnered with a youth group in Houston to work with young victims of gun violence and help end the cycle of shootings near schools.
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Juvenile Gun Crime Charges Rise in Texas After School Shootings
Texas sees an increase in juvenile gun crime accusations, with 13 youths charged after two students were killed near Houston-area high schools.
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Federal Court Orders Texas Prisons to Add Air Conditioning by 2029
A federal court ordered all Texas prisons to add air conditioning by the end of 2029, citing constitutional violations caused by extreme heat.
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Suburban Houston Community Debates Brightness of New Digital Signs
A furniture store's request for a digital sign sparked a debate in a Houston suburb over sign brightness, prompting officials and residents to review signage…
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FBI Houston Alerts Surge in Online Predator Threats to Youth
The FBI Houston field office warned of a 600% jump in complaints about online predators targeting youth, highlighting increased threats on social media and…
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12-Year-Old Shot Inside Parents' Minivan in Northwest Harris County
A 12-year-old was shot inside a family minivan in northwest Harris County and was taken to a hospital.
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METRO to Charge Fares for Community Connector Shuttle After Pilot
METRO said the Community Connector electric shuttle will start charging fares after its three‑year pilot concludes. The service works like a ride‑share…
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Houston Humidity Drops as Dew Points Slip into 60s
Houston saw humidity decrease on Saturday as dew points dropped into the 60s, brought by a drier air mass, providing a noticeable relief from typical moisture…
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Freeway Closures and Red Line Shutdown Planned for Houston Weekend
METRO and local officials announced major freeway closures and a Red Line shutdown for Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27, affecting Houston and Galveston…
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Houston Man Killed as Truck Rolled onto Him During Repair
A Houston man was killed on September 25 when a truck he was fixing rolled backward onto him, as reported by police.
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Over 100 Wild Animals Found Dead or Injured in Missouri City Suburb
More than 100 wild animals have been found dead or injured in Missouri City's Sienna neighborhood, prompting ongoing investigations by police and Texas Game…
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Student Killed in Shooting Near Westbury High School
A student was shot and killed on the grounds of Westbury High School in Houston on the morning of September 25, 2026. Police are investigating the incident,…
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Houston Seniors Test AI Robots to Aid Older Adults
University of Houston researchers have begun testing AI‑powered robots with local seniors, collecting feedback to guide designs that meet older adults' needs.…