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Texas Tracks Intensifying Pacific Hurricane Polo
Texas forecasters are closely monitoring the intensifying Pacific Hurricane Polo off Mexico’s coast on September 25, 2026, to assess any potential impact on…
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Starbucks to Close 250 Stores, Including Texas Locations
Starbucks will close 250 stores nationwide, including several in Texas, during the week of September 25, 2026, as part of a broader effort to reduce its retail…
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Motorcyclist Killed on I-45 to Sam Houston Tollway Ramp
A motorcyclist was killed on the high‑traffic I-45 to Sam Houston Tollway connector ramp on September 25, 2026, prompting an investigation by Constable Mark…
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Search Warrant in North Houston Leads to Arrests and Drug Seizure
On September 24, 2026, Texas DPS officials executed a search warrant in north Houston, arresting multiple individuals and seizing alleged illegal drugs. The…
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Houston Mortgage Rates Top 7% as Home Listings Grow
Houston mortgage rates have climbed above 7% for 11 weeks straight, while home inventory has increased, giving buyers higher costs but more choices.
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FBI Leads Arrest of Over 15 Suspected Gang Members in Houston
More than 15 alleged gang members were arrested in Houston on September 24, 2026 during an FBI‑led operation involving multiple law‑enforcement partners,…
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FBI Houston Alerts Rise in Violent Online Predator Networks
The FBI Houston field office warned that violent online predator networks targeting minors have caused a 600% jump in complaints, indicating a sharp rise in…
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Former Texas Rep. Garnet Coleman Dies at 65
Former Texas Representative Garnet F. Coleman, 65, died on September 23, 2026 in Houston after serving more than three decades in the state House.
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Texas Recalls Cinnamon Over Possible Lead Contamination
Texas officials recalled a popular cinnamon product on September 25, 2026, after tests indicated possible lead contamination, urging consumers to stop use and…
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Six Collectibles Shops Burglarized Across Houston Area
A series of burglaries from September 10 to 24, 2026, targeted at least six collectibles stores in Houston, Cypress and Spring, resulting in the theft of…
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Three Family Members Found Dead in Houston Home, Homicide‑Suicide Suspected
Houston police found a husband, wife and son dead in their home on September 24, 2026, labeling the incident an apparent homicide‑suicide. Authorities say…
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CenterPoint Gets $50 Million Federal Aid to Strengthen Houston Grid
CenterPoint Energy will receive $50 million in federal funding to repair and strengthen Houston's power grid after Hurricane Beryl caused extensive outages.…
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Sugar Land Looks to Soundproof Historic Imperial Sugar Char House
Sugar Land officials are assessing sound‑proofing measures for the historic Imperial Sugar Char House to reduce noise as redevelopment plans are discussed.
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19-Story Galleria Tower Changes Hands After Two Years Vacant
A 19‑story tower near Houston’s WaterWall in the Galleria area has been sold after remaining empty since about 2024. The change of ownership ends a two‑year…
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TxDOT Approves $209M Grand Parkway Expansion Near I-45
TxDOT will spend $209 million to add lanes and connector roads to the Grand Parkway near I‑45, with construction slated for late 2027. The upgrade is part of a…
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Suspect Arrested After Overnight Burglary Spree in Fort Bend County
Police arrested a lone suspect on Thursday after an overnight string of burglaries that targeted cash registers at several Fort Bend County businesses on…
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Houston ISD Cuts Staff and Budgets Amid Falling Enrollment
Houston Independent School District is cutting staff and trimming budgets at several schools due to declining enrollment and limited funds, a move acknowledged…
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Firefighters Contain Smoke-Filled House Fire Near I-45
Houston firefighters quickly contained a smoke‑filled fire at an empty house near I-45 on September 24, preventing spread to nearby homes and reporting no…
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Texas Counties Scramble to Clear Voter Registration Backlog
Texas county election offices are rapidly processing a backlog of voter registrations caused by a state error, aiming to finalize updated voter lists before…
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FBI Leads Arrest of Over 15 Suspected Gang Members in Houston
The FBI and local agencies arrested more than 15 suspected gang members and associates in Houston, part of a large‑scale effort to disrupt gang activity in the…
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Dickinson High Students Assemble Giant Floral Homecoming Display
Around 60 Dickinson High School floral design students spent weeks building a floor‑to‑ceiling floral display for homecoming week, reflecting the elaborate…
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Friendswood Resident Arrested in California Gold Investment Scam
Friendswood police, with California investigators, arrested a suspect on September 17, 2026 after a local resident became the second victim of a gold…
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Houston TV Reporter Leaves FOX 4 After Two Years
A FOX 4 reporter in Houston announced on September 22, 2026 that they are leaving after two years to pursue a new venture, prompting the station to thank them…
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Magnolia Power Outage Traced to Faulty Transmission Line, Judge Says
A transmission line fault caused a widespread power outage in Magnolia, Texas, on September 23, 2026. Judge Mark Keough confirmed the cause, and utility crews…