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Distinctive Teeth May Unlock Identity of Woman Found Near Lake Houston
Investigators are analyzing the distinctive dental features of an unidentified woman whose body was found near Lake Houston in 2018, hoping the unique teeth…
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Scattered Showers Hit Houston Today, Humidity Relief Expected Friday
Scattered showers moved across Houston on Thursday, driven by a tropical moisture plume, with humidity expected to ease on Friday afternoon as the air mass…
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Federal Government Restores $12 Billion Medicaid Aid to Texas Hospitals
The U.S. federal government has restored almost $12 billion in Medicaid payments to Texas hospitals, ending a period of lost funding. Governor Greg Abbott…
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Texas-Based F-16 Crashes in Michigan, Pilot Ejects Safely
A Texas‑based U.S. Air Force F‑16 crashed during a routine training flight over northern Michigan on September 17, 2026, and the pilot ejected safely. The Air…
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KHOU Anchor Retires After 42 Years of Service
A veteran KHOU news anchor is retiring after 42 years, a career that started in the early 1980s and earned praise for his extensive knowledge of Houston…
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Ten Houstonians Join Forbes 400, New City Billionaire Named
Ten Houston residents appear on the 2026 Forbes 400 list, with one becoming the city’s leading billionaire.
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Harris County Commissioners Approve 7.9% Property Tax Increase
On September 17, 2026, Harris County Commissioners approved a 7.9% property tax increase, adding about $193 per year to a typical $400,000 home, to fund county…
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Houston Seniors Use New Law to Confront Alleged Squatters
An elderly Houston couple is using a newly enacted Texas law to evict alleged squatters from their southwest Houston townhouse, highlighting the law's faster…
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Harris County Fire Marshal Imposes Burn Ban in Unincorporated Areas
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office imposed a burn ban on parts of unincorporated Harris County on September 17, 2026, to reduce fire risk amid prolonged…
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Texas Evaluates Geothermal and Small Nuclear Options on State Land
Texas’ General Land Office is studying geothermal and small modular nuclear projects on state land to broaden the state’s low‑carbon energy portfolio.
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Man's Body Found Face Down in Southeast Houston Creek
Police found the body of an unidentified man face down in Plum Creek near southeast Houston apartments on Wednesday morning, launching an ongoing…
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Rain Likelihood Rises Thursday, Humidity to Fall in Houston
Houston’s forecast shows a small chance of isolated showers on Wednesday, followed by a higher probability of rain and lower humidity on Thursday, offering a…
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FOX 26 Hires Houston Native Sakura Gray as Reporter
FOX 26 announced the hiring of Houston native Sakura Gray, who returns after four years reporting in Northern California. The move aims to strengthen the…
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DEA Seizes 63 Pounds of Pink Cocaine in Houston
DEA agents and partner law‑enforcement agencies seized 63 pounds of pink cocaine, known as Tusi, in Houston on September 16, 2026, with an estimated worth of…
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Houston Board Grants Tax Break for Tesla's $10 B Project
A Houston-area board approved a tax incentive to support Tesla's $10 billion investment, which is projected to generate nearly 10,000 jobs in the region.
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Faded South Park Street Sign Raises Safety Concerns
A severely faded street sign in South Park has drawn safety concerns, adding to over 760 citywide complaints about worn traffic markings reported to Houston…
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Houston Airports Feature in New Passenger Satisfaction Rankings
New passenger satisfaction rankings released Wednesday compare George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports with other major U.S. airports, continuing…
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Houston Council Approves $20.4M Permit Acceleration Contract
Houston City Council approved a $20.4 million contract with SAFEbuilt Texas LLC to provide on‑demand permitting and code‑enforcement services, aiming to speed…
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Texas Seeks to Host New U.S. Space Academy
Texas officials are lobbying to locate the new U.S. Space Academy in Houston, citing the Johnson Space Center as a key asset to boost the state's aerospace…
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Police Investigate Shooting Death of 87-Year-Old in Woodland Heights
Houston police are investigating the homicide of an 87-year-old man found shot dead inside his home in Woodland Heights on September 15, 2026.
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North Texas Police Department Disbanded Over State Benefit Rule
The North Texas police department was dissolved on September 15, 2026, after a state review determined it did not meet Texas law requiring local agencies to…
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First Texas Horse Tests Positive for New World Screwworm
U.S. Department of Agriculture officials confirmed on September 15 that a horse in Presidio County, Texas, tested positive for New World screwworm, the first…
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Three Arrested in California Over Texas Gold Fraud
Three suspects were arrested in California on September 15, 2026, for their roles in a large‑scale gold investment scam run out of Texas, as part of an ongoing…
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Trump Names Houston Congressman Wesley Hunt as Saudi Ambassador
Donald Trump nominated Houston Rep. Wesley Hunt as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia on September 15, 2026, following Hunt's loss in a Senate primary, and the…