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In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Houston from local and regional media.
Broken bridge seam causes flat tires on Gulf Freeway near the University of Houston
Several drivers got flat tires on Houston's Gulf Freeway near UH Friday morning. TranStar says an unexpected roadway problem caused the damage.
Oct 30, 2026Suburban Houston voters will be the first in Texas to decide the fate of Flock cameras
Suburban Houston voters will be the first in Texas to decide the fate of Flock cameras The Texas Tribune
Oct 30, 2026Houston police report shows 17 immigration-related transfers to ICE in latest quarter
Houston police recorded 88 immigration-related NCIC hits in the latest quarter, with 17 people transferred to ICE custody, according to a new report.
Oct 29, 2026The Trump administration touts immigration enforcement push in Texas as Election Day nears
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin highlighted thousands of arrests while criticizing Biden-era policies and Democratic-led jurisdictions during a press conference that at times took on a political tone.
Oct 29, 2026Houston City lawmakers pass bill requiring companies offer better pay and benefits for tax relief
Houston City lawmakers pass bill requiring companies offer better pay and benefits for tax relief ABC13 Houston
Oct 29, 2026Texas AG’s office sues Harris County Clerk for allegedly running ‘racially discriminatory advertisements’
Paxton, who is currently running as a Republican in the Texas Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, has recused himself from the investigation, according to a statement from his office.
Oct 29, 2026Republicans in Texas Panhandle seek major change to ballot counting process statewide
The Potter County GOP wants a federal judge to require election administrators all over Texas to hand count every paper ballot cast before finalizing the results.
Oct 29, 2026Houston Proposition A: All-or-nothing vote on Marijuana, no-knock warrant
Houston Proposition A: All-or-nothing vote on Marijuana, no-knock warrant Click2Houston
Oct 28, 2026Election Challenge
What Happens if the Result of an Election is Challenged
Oct 27, 2026Houston City Council to vote on tightening rules on corporate tax breaks
Houston City Council to vote on tightening rules on corporate tax breaks ABC13 Houston
Oct 27, 2026Galveston police launch new unit to address homelessness on the island
The HOPE team aims to address issues like panhandling, while also connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with social services such as housing, treatment programs for drug addictions and mental health resources.
Oct 26, 2026New segment of Spring Branch Trail West begins construction
The new section, stretching 1.7 miles, is part of a larger effort toward an 11-mile trail network connecting the Addicks Reservoir to the White Oak Bayou Greenway.
Oct 26, 2026