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Houston could break a 119-year-old record Wednesday, rain chances increase
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · As published by Houston Chronicle
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information about the potential record and the increasing rain chances, readers can refer to the Houston Chronicle, which has reported on this development.
A record that has stood for 119 years may be broken in Houston on Wednesday. Details about the record are not specified, but it is mentioned that rain chances are increasing. For more information about the potential record and the increasing rain chances, readers can refer to the Houston Chronicle, which has reported on this development.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Chronicle ·
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