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Texas Launches First Test Phase of Air‑Taxi Program
Texas began the first unmanned test phase of its air‑taxi program on September 12, 2026, with plans to later trial medical, cargo, and passenger flights as…
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Sam Houston Tollway Reopens After Fatal Crash
The westbound lanes of the Sam Houston Tollway near I-59 in southwest Harris County reopened on September 13 after being closed due to a fatal crash the day…
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Moderate Red Tide Detected Off Galveston, Bolivar Peninsula
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reported a moderate red tide algae concentration off Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula on September 13, 2026, warning of…
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1,200-Home Community Planned West of Katy
A planned 1,200‑home community west of Katy, Texas, aims to address the area's housing surge amid rapid regional growth.
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Rice University Plans $170 Million West Campus Tower
Rice University has proposed a $170 million high‑rise tower for the west side of its Houston campus, pending further review and approval.
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River Oaks Home Resells for Up to $3.3 Million
A River Oaks home sold again for between $2.87 million and $3.32 million, making it one of the highest‑priced recent transactions in Houston’s affluent River…
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Houston Teen Football Player Hospitalized in Critical Condition
A 17-year-old Houston high school football player was hospitalized in critical condition on September 13, 2026, prompting a community-driven GoFundMe campaign…
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Father and Son Killed in Houston Apartment Stabbing, Shooting, Fire
A father and his son were killed after a stabbing, shooting, and fire erupted in a northwest Houston apartment complex on September 13, 2026, with police…
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Texas TV Stations Expand Newsrooms with New Reporters, Weather and Investigative Staff
Texas television stations announced on September 12, 2026 that they have hired additional reporters, meteorologists and investigative journalists to expand…
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Houston Woman Reunites with Surgeon After Life‑Saving Transplant
Kareena, a Houston native who waited as a newborn for a transplant during the September 11 disruptions, received a donor organ and met the surgeon who saved…
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Texas Air Taxi Program Begins Testing Phase
Texas has moved its air taxi initiative into a testing phase that starts with unmanned flights and will later assess medical logistics, cargo, and passenger…
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E‑bike Crashes Yield More Severe Injuries Than Traditional Bikes
ABC13 KTRK analysis shows e‑bike accidents in Houston result in more severe injuries than traditional bike crashes, prompting officials to review safety trends…
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Texas Orders Disbanding of Trinidad Police Department
The State of Texas ordered the Trinidad Police Department to disband on September 12, 2026, following an investigation by the Texas Commission on Law…
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Police Release Video of Officers Shooting Suspect on North Wayside Drive
Houston police released video showing officers shooting a suspect accused of firing at drivers on North Wayside Drive, part of an ongoing investigation into a…
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Pappasitos to Close Original Houston Location Sept. 13
Pappasitos will close its original Houston restaurant at Richmond and Hillcroft on September 13, ending nearly 40 years of service at the site.
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Houston Police Release Body Cam Video of August Shootout
Houston Police released body‑camera footage of an August shootout, showing the exchange of gunfire with a suspect now facing seven felony charges. The…
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Police Probe Reported Body Dump at Southwest Houston Apartment Complex
Houston police responded to a tip about a body being dumped at a southwest Houston apartment complex on September 12, 2026, and the Homicide division is now…
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Thunderstorms and Heat Expected Across Southeast Texas Saturday
Southeast Texas will experience intermittent thunderstorms and sharply rising temperatures on Saturday, September 12, 2026, continuing the region's usual…
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Sam Houston Tollway Reopens After Fatal Crash in Southwest Harris County
The westbound Sam Houston Tollway near I-59 reopened on September 12, 2026 after being closed due to a fatal crash, restoring a key Houston thoroughfare for…
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Red Tide Detected Off Bolivar Peninsula, Fish Deaths Reported
A moderate red tide bloom off Bolivar Peninsula has been linked to fish kills and respiratory irritation, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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Three Injured in Houston EMS Ambulance Collision
A Houston EMS ambulance crash on September 11, 2026 injured three people, prompting a response from Harris County authorities and an ongoing investigation.
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10-Year-Old Critically Injured in Fort Bend E‑Bike Collision
A ten‑year‑old child was critically injured after a vehicle struck their electric scooter in Fort Bend County on September 11, 2026, prompting an investigation…
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North Houston Residents Woken by Unexplained Early‑Morning Noise
Early on September 11, 2026, residents of north Houston were awakened by a loud, unexplained noise that caused widespread worry. The source of the sound…
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UH Adjunct Faculty Banned After Video Shows Abuse Material Talk
University of Houston banned an adjunct faculty member from campus on September 10, 2026 after a video showed the instructor discussing child sexual…