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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A propane tank leak caused a morning evacuation at the Texas Renaissance Festival on Saturday, but the event reopened after the leak was secured.
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.
Lane closures on key Houston freeways this Saturday are causing delays and prompting drivers to take detours.
A Pacific storm is expected to bring moisture to Texas late next week, according to meteorologists who say such storms affect regional weather.
Houston residents can contest an allegedly wrongful tow by filing a dispute in Harris County Justice Court, which offers a formal avenue for redress.
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 private alligator ownership.
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.
A forecast predicts Houston will see temperatures in the mid‑to‑upper 80s on Saturday, providing warm, near‑perfect weather for the weekend.
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.
The Cypress community center now leads Harris County in early‑voting activity, surpassing a downtown site amid unprecedented turnout in the 2026 midterms.
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 reported he was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
HISD police confiscated a gun and detained a student at Hogg Middle School following a tip about a weapon on campus.
The appeals court confirmed the FBI's liability for a 2018 Conroe shooting but lowered the damages awarded to the victim's family.
Air quality may decline Friday due to higher ozone and ragweed, while rain is expected later in the week.
Houston’s annual pumpkin composting program is back, with two free drop‑off sites operating until Nov 28, 2026, to divert pumpkins from landfills and create compost.
An 18-wheeler overturned at the I-69 Eastex interchange on I-10 East Friday morning, blocking inbound lanes and causing a jam. The truck was subsequently cleared, allowing traffic to resume.
A man and a woman were shot during an argument in northwest Houston on Oct. 23, 2026 and were taken to the hospital.
Harris County released a sample ballot and voting guide for the 2026 Texas midterms, covering candidates, early voting, polling sites, and Election Day details.
Early voting in Harris County started with a record turnout of in‑person and mail voters, with officials tracking daily participation ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 election.
Houston officials propose limiting new gas pumps to major highways to keep fuel stations away from residential areas, citing safety and environmental reasons.