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Road‑Rage Shooting Injures Two on West Loop
A road‑rage clash involving three vehicles on Houston's West Loop turned violent on September 21, 2026, resulting in two injuries from gunfire, as police…
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Mall Owner Denies Duty to Protect Shoppers After Shooting
A Texas lawsuit challenges mall owners' claim that they have no legal duty to protect shoppers during a mass shooting, seeking to establish a required standard…
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Houston Ranked Loudest Major Southern City in 2026 Study
A 2026 national noise study ranked Houston as the loudest major city in the Southern United States and fourth overall in the country, behind New York, Los…
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KHOU 11 Reporter Departs After Nearly Four Years
A KHOU 11 reporter ended a nearly four‑year tenure on September 21, 2026, with his last day coinciding with another major staff departure, signaling a period…
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Deputy Fired After Traffic Video Shows Blocking Vehicles
A Galveston County sheriff’s deputy was fired after video showed him tailing a vehicle and blocking traffic, prompting the department to end his employment…
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Police Investigate Skeletal Remains Found South of Downtown Houston
Houston Police detectives began an investigation on September 21, 2026, after finding skeletal remains south of downtown Houston following a tip, and an…
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Fort Bend Sheriff Alerts Families to Arrest Record Scam
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office warned on September 21, 2026 that scammers are using real arrest records to demand bogus bail or fee payments from the…
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Record Heat Hits Houston as Fall Begins, Relief Expected This Week
Houston is set for record‑high temperatures as fall begins, but humidity is forecast to ease later in the week, offering some relief from the unusual heat.
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Governor Abbott Pauses Texas Data Center Approvals
Governor Greg Abbott ordered a statewide halt on new data center approvals on September 21, 2026, pending an ERCOT audit and information gathering by the PUC…
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Harris County Defends Record Property Tax Rise Amid Homeowner Concerns
Harris County commissioners approved a historic property tax increase on September 18, 2026, defending it as a response to national and state policies…
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Galveston Family Voices View on Flock Camera Debate
A Galveston resident described her family’s experience with Flock cameras amid Texas municipalities’ debate over the technology’s privacy and security…
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West Houston Apartments Experience Repeated Sewage Spills
Residents of a West Houston apartment complex reported repeated raw sewage spills from an outdoor vent onto pavement on Sunday, raising health and sanitation…
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Montgomery County Detention Officer Killed in Austin County Crash
A 21‑year‑old Montgomery County detention officer died in a motorcycle‑vehicle collision in Austin County on September 20, 2026. The officer had served with…
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Man Injured Hand After Gunfire on Houston METRO Bus
A gun was fired during an altercation between two acquaintances on a METRO bus in River Oaks on September 19, injuring a man's hand. The incident, rare for…
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Harris County Deputies Pursue Driver After Crash and Fire
Harris County deputies are searching for a driver who fled a traffic stop, crashed and set his vehicle ablaze near Aldine Westfield and Treaschwig roads. K‑9…
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Deputies Arrest Suspect After 120‑Mph Stolen‑Car Chase in Southwest Houston
Harris County Precinct 7 deputies arrested a suspect on September 19 after a 120‑mph chase of a stolen vehicle through southwest Houston, ending the pursuit…
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Six Flags Over Texas briefly halts new coaster, evacuates riders safely
The Tormenta Rampaging Run coaster at Six Flags Over Texas stopped mid‑run on September 20, 2026, prompting a swift, injury‑free evacuation of all riders…
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Northbound Southwest Freeway Lanes Closed Through Monday
Northbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway through Sugar Land were closed from Friday night, September 18, until Monday morning, September 19, causing delays…
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Mall Owner Denies Legal Duty to Protect Shoppers After Shooting
A Texas mall owner claims no legal duty to protect shoppers during a mass shooting, prompting a court case to determine liability and clarify duty‑of‑care…
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Three Bystanders Shot After Suspect Fires During Midtown Fight
A fight in Midtown Houston on September 20, 2026 turned deadly when a suspect opened fire, wounding three bystanders. Police are investigating the shooting and…
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Texas TV News Anchors Depart as New Faces Arrive
In September 2026, several veteran Texas TV news anchors are leaving their posts while stations across the state hire new anchors, reflecting a statewide…
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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…