Houston City Council Delays Vote on Tax Abatement Reform
The council delayed a vote on stricter tax abatements after a member raised revenue concerns.
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Teen Injured After Suspected Drunk Driver Hits Bedroom
A teenage girl was hurt after a suspected drunk driver, with five past DWI offenses, drove into her bedroom in northwest Harris County.
New Permits Could Clear Historic Kirby Mansion for Gas Station
City permits may allow the historic Kirby Mansion in Houston to be demolished for a gas station. The mansion has been preserved for years.
Galleria to Charge for Parking Starting Nov. 2
The Galleria will start a $2, four‑hour garage parking fee on November 2, ending its prior free parking policy.
Houston Voters Overwhelmed by Campaign Texts Ahead of Midterms
Houston voters report a surge in political texts and mailers ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms, while a tech expert links the outreach to data‑broker practices and an analyst suggests early voting could cut the volume of messages.
Lockdown Ended at Hastings High School, Students Released
The lockdown at Hastings High School was ended on Oct. 21, 2026, and students were released after several hours.
Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens Close Sale of Spring Home
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens closed the sale of their 3,998‑square‑foot Spring home on Oct. 15, 2026, after it went under contract within five days of being listed.
Two Houston Elementary Schools Rank in Texas Top Five, One Is No.1
U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings named two Houston elementary schools among Texas’ five best, with one ranked first in the state.
FOX 26 Houston Morning Anchor to Exit After Three Years
FOX 26 Houston’s morning anchor will leave after three years, with his last show airing on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, and no subsequent role announced.
Four Houston Middle Schools Rank in Texas Top Ten
Four Houston middle schools were included in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Texas top‑10 ranking, with one school ranked No. 1 in the state.
Harris County Tax Hike Puts Commissioners’ Races in Spotlight
A property tax increase in Harris County is focusing voter concern on two commissioners' re‑election bids, with a tax expert warning it may impact the races.
One Missing After Mobile Home Fire in North Houston
A Tuesday afternoon fire at a Greenspoint mobile home community left one person missing.
Two Arrested, Three Injured in Yellowstone Schools Fight
A fight among about 20 students at Yellowstone Schools led to two arrests and three hospitalizations, with police linking the incident to a long‑standing student dispute.
Houston Radio Veteran Speaks Out After Leaving 97.9 The Box
A veteran Houston radio host spoke publicly about leaving 97.9 The Box after 25 years amid a station-wide shakeup.
Harris County Breaks First-Day Early Voting Record
Harris County recorded 104,660 in‑person votes on the first day of early voting, establishing a new county record ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Man Injured in Houston Scooter Hit‑and‑Run, Police Release Video
A scooter rider was injured in a hit‑and‑run and police have released video of a possible suspect vehicle.
Harris County Ballot Becomes Longest in United States
Harris County's ballot is the longest in the nation, surpassing all other ballots and covering more items than those related to Paxton and Talarico.
Temu to Adopt New Rules in $3 Million Texas Settlement
Temu will adopt new data‑security and product‑safety standards under a $3 million settlement with the State of Texas, ending a lawsuit over consumer protection concerns.
Argument at Houston Softball Game Leaves One Dead, Three Injured
One person died and three were injured after an argument turned violent at a Houston softball game on Oct. 18, 2026.
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crash, Northbound Lanes Closed on TC Jester
A motorcyclist was hospitalized following a crash on TC Jester Boulevard on October 19, leading to the closure of northbound lanes. The closure was enacted to ensure safety and facilitate emergency response on the major north Harris County route.
