Houston has a new reason to celebrate. Regan Hutsell, a Houston native and former Miss Texas, was crowned Miss America 2027 Sunday night, becoming the first woman from Texas to win the national title in more than 50 years. Hutsell is the fourth Miss Texas ever to win Miss America and the first Te...
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government
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....
government
Are you registered to vote in the November 3, 2026, midterm election in Texas? Here's how to check your voter registration status.
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Friday’s forecast: We end our work week with near perfect weather. It’s a chilly start to the day with temperatures in the 50s and we warm up to the mid-80s under sunny skies. It will be another day with a light northeasterly dry wind around 5 mph. Because of the calm winds there...
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Halloween marks 100 years since Harry Houdini's death in Detroit. Here's a look back at his final performance in the Motor City – and the magician's showmanship and mystery....
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Two pilots were forced to eject from their military plane in Central Texas, according to officials.
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Deputies in Ohio are investigating a mysterious 911 call that led to the discovery of three bodies – including a toddler – who had been shot.
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Archer Aviation has unveiled its plans for air taxi networks across three major cities in the Lone Star State.
schools
From the outside, the facility formerly known as San Quentin State Prison in Marin County remains familiar to many as a fortress-like compound of old buildings. However, a major transformation has taken place at what is now known as a rehabilitation center....
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Halloween is just around the corner, and families across the Houston area have plenty of opportunities to fill their candy buckets before the big night. Whether you’re looking for traditional trick-or-treating, decorated car trunks handing out candy or a family-friendly Halloween...
safety
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....
