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Federal Judge Blocks Texas GOP Primary Voting Restriction
A federal judge paused a Texas Republican Party plan to restrict primary voting to party‑registered voters, keeping current voting rules in effect while the…
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Spring High Student Fatally Struck While Crossing I-45
A Spring High School student was killed on September 19, 2026 after a car struck them while crossing I-45 in north Harris County, Texas, where two students…
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Northbound Lanes of Southwest Freeway Closed Through Sugar Land Until Monday
Northbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway through Sugar Land are closed from Friday night until Monday morning, affecting commuters and prompting drivers to…
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Man Injured in Hand After Gunfire on Houston METRO Bus
A disagreement between two men on a Houston METRO bus led to a gun being fired, injuring one man in the hand. METRO noted such violent incidents are uncommon…
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TxDOT Closes Northbound US‑59 at Williams Trace This Weekend
TxDOT will close northbound US‑59 at Williams Trace in Fort Bend County from September 19‑20, 2026, directing drivers to use detour routes while scheduled…
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Deputies Shoot Man Impersonating Officer in Channelview Mobile Home Park
Harris County deputies shot and killed a man impersonating a police officer at a Channelview mobile home park on September 18, 2026. The incident is under…
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Sheriff’s Son Critical After Heat Stroke at Texas A&M Run
Austin, the sheriff’s son, is in critical condition after a heat‑stroke episode during a long‑distance run at Texas A&M on September 18. The sheriff’s office…
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Harris County Deputies Pursue Fleeing Driver After Crash and Fire
Harris County deputies are searching for a driver who fled a traffic stop, crashed and set his vehicle on fire near Aldine Westfield and Treaschwig roads on…
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Hot, Sunny Saturday Predicted for Houston
Houston will see a sunny, hot Saturday with temperatures in the 90s and lower humidity, making it the warmest day of a generally warm weekend.
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Houston Housing Dept. Pauses Assistance Program
The Houston Housing and Community Development Department announced a temporary pause to its housing assistance program due to depleted funds, leaving…
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Man Fatally Shot Outside Southwest Houston Apartment Complex
Houston police report that a man was killed after a third individual opened fire on two men drinking outside a southwest Houston apartment complex on September…
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Suspect Arrested After 120‑mph Stolen‑Car Chase in Southwest Houston
Harris County Precinct 7 deputies arrested a suspect after a 120‑mph stolen‑car chase through southwest Houston on September 19, 2026, following a…
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Man Found Shot Dead Near Houston's Heights
Houston police found a man shot dead on West Cavalcade near the Heights on September 18 and are seeking witnesses and surveillance video to aid the…
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Texas AG Lawsuit Shuts Down Houston Birth‑Tourism Firm
The Texas Attorney General sued a Houston birth‑tourism business on September 18, 2026, leading to its immediate closure for violating state laws that prohibit…
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Constable Eagleton Warns Harris County of Online Scam Tactics
Constable Sherman Eagleton warned Harris County residents on September 18 that a combined online pop-up and phone call scam is targeting locals. He urged…
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Texas debates Flock cameras as Galveston family reports mixed experience
Texas towns are debating the deployment of Flock surveillance cameras amid privacy concerns, highlighted by a Galveston woman's mixed personal experience with…
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Harris County Commissioners Approve Tax Increase, $3 Billion Budget
Harris County Commissioners approved a property tax increase and a $3 billion budget on September 18, 2026, aiming to cover an estimated $181 million…
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Houston Home Sales Drop 11.5% as Listings Rise
Houston home sales dropped 11.5% as inventory rose and houses stayed on the market longer, while prices remained roughly unchanged from the previous year.
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Texas Hospitals to Receive Billions in Medicaid Funding After Dispute
Texas hospitals will receive billions in Medicaid payments after a year‑long dispute with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was resolved, ending a…
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Houston Rodeo Breaks Ground on $300 Million ‘The Farm’ Complex
The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo broke ground on a $300 million agricultural complex called The Farm along Highway 288 in Houston on September 18, 2026,…
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Texas Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly in August
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a modest decline in Texas' August 2026 unemployment rate, though it remains higher than the national average. The…
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Westbound North Loop Lanes Reopen After Vehicle Fire
A vehicle fire on September 18, 2026, shut down several westbound lanes of the North Loop near Shepherd Drive. After emergency crews extinguished the blaze,…
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West University Place Funds Study of Eastern Boundary
West University Place approved funding for a study of its eastern boundary to assess options as the Rice Village development expands. The study will examine…
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Suspects Use Laptop to Clone Keys for New Chevy Tahoes
Harris County investigators say suspects may have a buyer list and used a laptop to clone key fobs for new Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs, enabling a series of thefts in…