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Fire damages 3 mobile homes in north Houston, Little York FD says
An investigation is underway after a fire left three mobile homes damaged on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Little York Fire Department.
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Paxton looks to seal the deal with Houston-area voters, saying control of U.S. Senate is at stake
In Conroe, Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton called a vote for his opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, “a vote for every dangerous idea that Democrats across the country are putting forward.” Talarico is expected in the Houston area on Wedneday....
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Firefighters battle house fire in north Houston
White smoke was seen coming from a north Houston home Tuesday afternoon as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.SKY 2 was overhead around 4:44 p.m. as Houston firefighters worked to extinguish the flames.The fire was reported at 4:14 p.m. at a home in the 4700 block of......
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Long line to vote? Harris County voters have 75 locations to choose from
Some Harris County voters are happy to wait at a familiar polling place. Others would rather find a location where they can get in, cast their ballot and get on with their day.During early voting, both approaches work: Registered Harris County voters can choose any of the......
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Hello Houston (October 20, 2026)
Today: We talk about the controversy surrounding the delayed release of Texas' maternal mortality report, podcast host Jackson Gatlin takes on “Five Simple Questions,” and we hear the newest episodes of “InnerVIEWS” and “Texperts.”...
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Harris County crushes midterm first-day early voter turnout record
During the 2018 midterm election, 855,711 people cast a ballot in Harris County across the entire early voting period.
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Harris County Precinct 2 clears 23 dangerous properties, addresses 93 violations
Harris County Precinct 2 has spent $500,000 to address dangerous properties and nuisance violations in several communities, including Channelview, Baytown and Aldine.The investment, made in partnership with Harris County Public Health during fiscal year 2026, addressed 23......
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Italian court grants partial extradition for Lee Gilley to Harris County on lesser murder charge
After weeks, an Italian court has granted the partial extradition of Lee Gilley for a lesser murder charge to Harris County.
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Harris County breaks first-day early voting midterm record with 104K+ in-person voters
Harris County set a new first-day early voting record with 104,660 in-person voters. Find early voting dates, hours and polling locations for the November 3, 2026 midterm election....
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Harris County sees record-breaking day 1 of early voting
ABC13 breaks down the early voting numbers as Harris County sees a record-breaking first day on Monday.
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Nine State Board of Education seats are on the ballot this fall, including 4 in the Greater Houston Area
The state board of education is one of the most influential bodies shaping education across the state. The board sets curriculum and chooses instructional materials for all public school classrooms and in recent years has been scrutinized for its controversial choices....
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Man accused of posing as attorney at Harris County crash scene faces rare charge
A man accused of posing as an attorney and offering legal assistance to a driver involved in a crash along the North Beltway is facing a rarely filed criminal charge....