Houston’s top dog and cat names for 2026 have been revealed
Pet names can be just as unique as the four-legged friends we take into our homes.
Pet names can be just as unique as the four-legged friends we take into our homes.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has a slight lead over his November opponent, Democrat Gina Hinojosa, in the latest poll from Texas Public Opinion Research released Friday....
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If you run into a problem while voting in Texas, there are steps you can take to make sure your concern is heard and, when possible, that you still get a chance to cast a ballot. Texas voters have the right to vote free from intimidation and to report possible voting-rights viola...
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This year’s flu season began weeks earlier than usual, and doctors say getting vaccinated soon is the best way to protect yourself. Flu season typically starts in October and runs through May, according to health officials. But health officials say cases have been rising on the W...
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An Aldine ISD school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle in north Harris County, causing one person to be injured, according to officials....
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Mississippi authorities released body-camera video showing the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley by Senatobia police Sgt. Hunter Foster during a June encounter in a Walmart parking lot. F...
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With Halloween approaching, Houston-area parents can use a free online map from the Texas Department of Public Safety to check where registered sex offenders live before planning their children’s trick-or-treating routes. The Texas Public Sex Offender Registry allows users to sea...
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Don't toss those Halloween pumpkins! Houston is bringing back its annual pumpkin composting program, with two free drop-off locations open through Nov. 28. Here's where to go, when to drop them off and what you need to do first....
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A new poll shows Democrat James Talarico ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as early voting continues across Texas.
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The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Who's running in the 2026 Texas election? See candidates and key races for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, Harris County judge and other Houston-area offices....
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A woman was charged after being accused of posting a threat on social media to shoot President Donald Trump at the Alabama vs. Georgia football game earlier this month....
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Are you registered to vote in the November 3, 2026, midterm election in Texas? Here's how to check your voter registration status.
