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Voting Rights Groups Seek Dismissal of Texas GOP Hand‑Count Suit
Voting rights groups asked a federal judge to dismiss the Texas GOP's lawsuit demanding a hand count of all ballots.
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Man Fatally Shot While Cycling in Houston’s Third Ward
An unidentified cyclist was killed by gunfire in Houston’s Third Ward on Oct. 31, 2026, as two hooded men opened fire. The event adds to a series of recent…
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Demolition of Historic Kirby Mansion Paused Over Permit Issue
Houston city officials stopped demolition of the historic Kirby mansion due to a missing permit; the owner later obtained the permit, potentially enabling the…
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Houston to close US‑59, SH‑288, East Beltway‑8 this weekend
US‑59, SH‑288, and east Beltway‑8 will be closed in Houston on Oct 31 and Nov 1, affecting traffic around downtown and nearby areas.
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Gunfire in West Houston Fight Kills Young Man
A young man died after a gun was fired during a fight in west Houston on Saturday, and officials questioned a security guard and others at the location.
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ICE Officer Indicted After SUV Collision in West Harris County
A Texas ICE officer faces indictment for hitting a man with an SUV during a pursuit, after prosecutors released video and a 911 call. ICE labeled the case a…
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Record 1.08 Million Early Votes Cast in Harris County
Early voting in Harris County ended Friday with a record 1,081,010 ballots, the highest midterm turnout in the county’s history.
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Students oppose six‑ticket cap at Texas Southern arena
Students at Texas Southern University object to a six‑ticket per person limit for events in the 8,100‑seat arena, saying it separates families.
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NASA Mars Crew Returns to Houston After 378-Day Mission
NASA’s four‑astronaut Mission 2 crew ends a 378‑day Mars mission and returns to Houston on October 31, 2026.
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Houston Millionaires Rent More, Up 1,189% Since 2020
Houston's millionaire renter households grew 1,189% from 2020 to 2024, reflecting a major shift away from traditional home ownership among the wealthy.
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Police Pursuit Ends in Crash in Southeast Houston
A late‑night police chase in southeast Houston ended when the suspect struck a pole after refusing to stop. The Houston Police Department said the pursuit…
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Halloween Night in Houston Expected Mostly Dry as Rain Fades
Rain chances are expected to fade by Halloween evening, making the night largely dry for trick‑or‑treating in Houston.
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ICE Officer Indicted After Vehicle Collision in Harris County
Harris County prosecutors indicted an ICE officer after body‑camera video and a 911 call revealed he struck a man with his vehicle while trying to end a…
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Man Shot While Fleeing Suspects on Greens Road, Police Say
A north Houston man was shot while escaping two suspects and hit a tree; the suspects were subsequently arrested.
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Bridge seam break leaves drivers with flat tires on Gulf Freeway
A broken bridge seam on the Gulf Freeway near the University of Houston caused multiple flat tires for drivers on Friday morning. TranStar reported the…
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Thunderbirds and NASA to Headline Wings Over Houston Air Show
The Thunderbirds and NASA will headline the October 30-31 Wings Over Houston air show, which features family activities and a notable ticket detail. The annual…
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Houston Halloween Night Expected Mostly Dry After Early Showers
Forecasts call for early showers on Friday and Saturday, with rain chances dropping by Halloween night, keeping most trick‑or‑treating dry.
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Early Voting Reaches 900,000 as Final Day Rallies Begin
Early voting hit 900,000 on its final day in Houston and Harris County, with candidates holding their last rallies before the Nov. 3 municipal election.
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Shelter-in-Place Order Lifted After Katy Gas Pipe Break
Emergency officials ended a shelter-in-place order on Friday morning after a gas main break near Morton Ranch Road in Katy disrupted service for some…
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East Freeway Reopens After FedEx Truck Rollover
A FedEx truck rollover shut the East Freeway for about five hours on Oct. 30, 2026, and Houston TranStar reopened the route at 7:49 a.m.
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Galveston Police Seize Over $2 Million in Gambling Raid
Galveston police arrested four people, searched 14 sites and seized over $2 million in illegal gambling assets during a coordinated raid on Oct. 30, 2026.
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Valero to Restart Houston Refinery After LyondellBasell Sale
Valero will restart the Houston Ship Channel refinery it is buying from LyondellBasell, aiming for a capacity of 165,000 barrels per day.
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Houston Mom Confronts $1,500 Monthly Part-Time Daycare Cost
A Houston mother faces a $1,500 monthly bill for part‑time daycare, highlighting the larger $300,000-plus cost of raising a child reported by LendingTree.
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Houston Halts Midtown Mansion Demolition Over Missing Permit
Houston city officials halted the demolition of a historic Midtown mansion on October 30, 2026, because the work was proceeding without a required permit.