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Student Detained After Gun Found at Hogg Middle School
Police confiscated a gun and arrested a student at Hogg Middle School after a report of a firearm on campus.
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FOX 26 Houston Anchor Says Exit Was Not Voluntary
The FOX 26 Houston morning anchor used his October 23 final broadcast to state that his departure was forced.
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Houston Suburb Announces $520 Million Town Center Project
A developer plans a $520 million mixed-use town center in a Houston suburb, describing it as similar to San Antonio's River Walk.
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Harris County Early Voting Breaks Midterm Record
Over 500,000 early‑vote ballots were cast in Harris County between Oct. 19 and Oct. 25, setting a midterm record.
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Bullet Pierces Houston Home in Shootout, Captured on Ring Camera
A Ring camera captured a bullet penetrating a Houston home during a nearby shootout on Oct. 23, 2026, which police linked to a possible road‑rage incident.
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Driver Killed After Grand Parkway Crash, Shooter Sought
A driver died after being shot following a crash on the Grand Parkway, and authorities are searching for the shooter.
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Alligator Tied to Boat Leads to Citation in East Texas
Texas Game Wardens cited a man after finding a small alligator tied to a jon boat at a residence in Angelina County, following a tip from Operation Game Thief.…
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Teen Killed in Cypress Two-Vehicle Crash
A two‑vehicle crash in Cypress, Texas, threw a teen passenger from the car, causing the teenager's death.
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Katy Nonprofit’s Stolen Food Truck Recovered
A stolen box truck belonging to a Katy nonprofit was recovered on Oct. 25, 2026. The truck supports the group's food and holiday gift deliveries to local…
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I-45 Expansion Forces Major Road Closures Starting Tuesday
Interstate 45 in Houston will see major lane closures starting Tuesday, October 27, due to the I-45 expansion project.
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Woman Killed in Head-On Crash with Speeding Truck on North Freeway
A 59-year-old woman was killed in a head‑on crash with a speeding, wrong‑way truck on the North Freeway; the 20-year-old driver is in stable condition as…
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Student Detained After Gun Confiscated at Hogg Middle School
HISD police confiscated a gun and detained a student at Hogg Middle School following a tip about a weapon on campus.
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Man Dies After Head Injury in Northwest Houston Family Fight
A man in northwest Houston died on October 24, 2026 after hitting his head on the pavement during a family fight that began as a verbal argument. Police…
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Cypress Center Tops Harris County Early‑Voting Sites
The Cypress community center now leads Harris County in early‑voting activity, surpassing a downtown site amid unprecedented turnout in the 2026 midterms.
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Harris County Early Voting Tops 500,000 in First Week
Harris County recorded over 500,000 early votes between Oct. 19 and Oct. 24, setting a county record and the fastest midterm start since 1998.
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Houston to Experience Mid‑80s Temperatures Saturday
A forecast predicts Houston will see temperatures in the mid‑to‑upper 80s on Saturday, providing warm, near‑perfect weather for the weekend.
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Bullet Rips Through Houston Home During Nearby Shootout
A stray bullet struck a Houston home during a nearby shootout, captured on a Ring camera, and police suspect the altercation stemmed from a road‑rage incident.
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Alligator Tied to Boat Leads to Citation in East Texas
Game wardens found a small alligator tied to a boat at a home in Angelina County and cited the owner for illegal possession, citing state restrictions on…
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How to Contest a Wrongful Tow in Houston
Houston residents can contest an allegedly wrongful tow by filing a dispute in Harris County Justice Court, which offers a formal avenue for redress.
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Pacific Storm Set to Bring Moisture to Texas Next Week
A Pacific storm is expected to bring moisture to Texas late next week, according to meteorologists who say such storms affect regional weather.
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Multiple Houston Freeway Lanes Closed This Weekend
Lane closures on key Houston freeways this Saturday are causing delays and prompting drivers to take detours.
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One Killed, One Injured in Houston Airbnb Party Shooting
A shooting at an Airbnb party east of downtown Houston on Oct. 24 left one dead and one injured, with police linking it to an incident at the event.
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Texas Renaissance Festival Evacuated, Reopened After Propane Leak
A propane tank leak caused a morning evacuation at the Texas Renaissance Festival on Saturday, but the event reopened after the leak was secured.
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School Bus Rear-Ended in North Harris County, One Injured
A school bus was rear‑ended while picking up students in north Harris County on October 23, 2026, leaving one person injured.