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An 18-wheeler collided with a METRO bus stop on Houston’s East Freeway feeder road on September 9, 2026, injuring one person. The crash affected a key commuter route served by the city’s public‑transport network.
A 17-year-old was shot and robbed of his scooter at Tidwell Park in Houston on September 9, 2026. Houston police have charged three teenage males with aggravated assault in connection with the robbery.
Houston communities, first responders and Rice University will hold memorial ceremonies, a Rice Stadium stair climb and cemetery service projects on September 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks.
Texas A&M University is reviewing a complete ban on scooters and electric bikes after a 37% rise in related crashes, with officials citing safety concerns and ongoing policy evaluation.
APT IRAN said it caused a North Texas internet outage on Sept. 9, 2026, but AT&T denied any involvement, attributing the disruption to internal issues.
The "Heartstrings" exhibit at Archway Gallery is selling artwork and prints, donating part of the proceeds to HeartGift Houston to fund surgeries for children with congenital heart defects.
Houston police are working to identify the final unknown victim of Dean Corll's 1973 killing spree, aiming to restore the teen's name and close the last gap among roughly 50 cases.
Meteorologists forecast scattered downpours across Southeast Texas starting September 9, 2026, as tropical moisture increases the chance of needed rainfall. The rain is expected to be intermittent over the next several days, providing needed moisture without prolonged heavy storms.
