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Deputies Investigate Fatal Shooting After Report of Possible Intruder

Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating a shooting on the 15700 block of Misty Hollow Drive after a homeowner reported an unknown person on the property. According to preliminary reports, a resident encountered the person, and a shooting occurred. Precinct ...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalNov 3, 2026

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Houston keeps property tax rate unchanged, budget deficit surges to $88M

Houston homeowners will not see a higher city property tax rate this year. But the city’s budget gap has more than tripled, and elected officials have not specified where the money will come from. Initially, the budget shortfall was $25 million. But now it has risen to $88 millio...

Defender NetworkNov 3, 2026

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What is the plan for success post-midterms?

Every election cycle, Black voters are called upon to help save American democracy. When threats to voting rights, civil rights, and democratic institutions intensify, Democrats turn to their most reliable constituencies: Black voters. But after the victories, Black communities t...

Defender NetworkNov 3, 2026

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Houston Cougars Men’s Basketball Dominates La Salle in Season Opener

Senior point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 16 points, senior guard Corey Hadnot II added 14 and the #10/8 University of Houston Men’s Basketball team opened its season with a 94-55 win over La Salle inside Fertitta Center on Monday night. Graduate forward Delrecco Gillespie had 1...

Click2Houston GeneralNov 3, 2026

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Today is Election Day | What you need to know

Polls are open across Texas from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the 2026 general election. Learn where to vote, accepted photo IDs, key ballot races, and mail-in rules....

FOX 26 HoustonNov 3, 2026

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Election Day in Houston (Nov. 3, 2026)

On Tuesday's show: As voters head to the polls on Election Day, we check in with reporters at polling places around the city, remind you what you should do if you have to file a provisional ballot, and give you a last-minute voter’s guide....

Houston Public MediaNov 3, 2026

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Martha Stewart responds to backlash over ‘hungry’ homeless Halloween costume

Martha Stewart responded Sunday to backlash over her Halloween costume, saying she was “distressed” to learn her outfit, which depicted a “hungry” homeless person, had offended people. Stewart, who built a lifestyle empire around cooking and home entertainment, shared a photo of ...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalNov 3, 2026