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Democratic candidate for US Senate James Talarico (C) pose with supporters during a rally in Houston, Texas, on September 13, 2026.

Tropical Depression 5 could bring several inches of rain to the Houston area after making an expected landfall near the Louisiana/Texas state line on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.

May 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) rebounds against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn I

Dec 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Jawhar Jordan (26) runs witht the ball during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) is pushed out of bounds by Houston Texans cornerback Ja'marcus Ingram (42) during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates wide receiver Jayden Higgins (81) touchdown reception against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after scoring a basket during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) reacts after a catch against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Nov 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) celebrate after a sack during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imag

Aug 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) shakes hands with head coach DeMeco Ryans before playing agains the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Apr 5, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tarik Black (28) drives with the ball as Portland Trail Blazers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 9, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Marlin Klein arrives for the team’s minicamp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Aug 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne (89) makes a reception for a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Avery Smith (36) defends during the third quarter at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taor

Jun 9, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan arrives for the team’s minicamp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Jul 30, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Jared Wayne (89) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Television analyst Andrew Whitworth waves before the game between the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) reacts after a game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Jul 30, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Marlin Klein (83) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Jul 30, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Jul 30, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (1) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

NBA: Playoffs-Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets

Oct 6, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard JD Davison (4) dribbles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) reacts to a penally call against the Texans during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws during the first half against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sean Thomas-Imagn Images

Dec 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) react after a defensive play during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Image

Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (32) celebrates after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (15) reacts after making a field goal against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) is tackled by the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) runs with the ball after a catch against Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) during the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Im

Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7), Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (32), and Houston Texans offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) celebrate after a touchdown during the second half against the Bu

Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs the ball during the second quarter against Buffalo Bills linebacker Michael Hoecht (55) at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan (9) before the game against the New York Giants at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans

Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images