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HPD data reveals the top 10 Houston zip codes for stolen tires and car parts Houston Police Department data from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2026 identified ZIP codes with the highest reported stolen tire and motor parts incidents. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · yahoo.com	●●●○○	Sep 5, 5:30 AM
Alvin College Signs Articulation Agreement with American College of Education Alvin College signed an articulation agreement with the American College of Education to support student transfer and program pathways. ■ Education · Alvin, TX · thefacts.com	●●○○○	Sep 5, 5:30 AM
Records reveal safety complaints, poor maintenance at site of deadly Nippon tank collapse A Longview, Washington pulp mill where 11 workers died in a chemical tank collapse had prior safety complaints, maintenance issues, and environmental violations. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · katu.com	●●●●●	Sep 5, 5:15 AM
In 2001, researchers tested a white roof on a large Austin retail store; the study reported lower roof temperatures and an 11% reduction in cooling energy use A 2001 Austin field study found switching a large store from black to white roofing reduced roof temperatures and cooling energy use. ■ Infrastructure · Austin, TX · economictimes.indiatimes.com	●●○○○	Sep 5, 4:45 AM
Nationwide federal program and workforce cuts are affecting local services, including stalled Texas hazard-mitigation drainage projects. ■ Government · Harris County, TX ·	●●●●○	Sep 5, 4:45 AM
Since 2016, San Antonio has replaced dark roofs on low-income homes with reflective shingles; the program was linked to lower attic temperatures and electricity use San Antonio expanded its reflective-roof program for low-income residents, reporting lower attic heat and reduced electricity use. ▲ Weather · Texas · economictimes.indiatimes.com	●●●○○	Sep 5, 4:45 AM
Severe thunderstorms Thursday night caused flash flooding at Star Lake’s Pavilion and toppled trees and power lines across the region. ▲ Flood · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	Sep 5, 4:30 AM
Local Democratic group to host endorsement party for local candidates Bell County Texas Democratic Women will host a Sept. 10 endorsement party at The Art Space of Central Texas recognizing five local Democratic candidates. ● Community · Harker Heights, TX · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Sep 5, 4:00 AM
Temple City Council approved new data center regulations and incentives for Rowan Digital, prompting resident concerns and mayoral defense over safeguards and water impacts. ■ Government · Temple, TX ·	●●●○○	Sep 5, 4:00 AM
ICE officer pleads not guilty to lying about shooting and is ordered released from custody An ICE officer in McAllen pleaded not guilty to lying about a winter shooting of a Venezuelan man during a Minnesota immigration crackdown and was released on bond. ◆ Crime · Texas · decaturdaily.com	●●●●○	Sep 5, 3:45 AM
SOPHIENBURG: Joseph Wersdoerfer and the mysterious death of a New Braunfels founder A New Braunfels founder Joseph Wersdoerfer was shot through a courthouse window in June 1851 after prior charges involving assault. ◆ Crime · New Braunfels, TX · herald-zeitung.com	●●●○○	Sep 5, 2:30 AM
Repeated DWI offenses land two men decades-long prison sentences Comal County sentenced Cirilo Zambrano III to 30 years and Brian Cooper to 45 years for repeated DWI offenses with prior convictions. ◆ Crime · Comal County, TX · herald-zeitung.com	●●●●○	Sep 5, 2:30 AM
Pedro Gonzales shot three people across New Caney, Pasadena, and Houston before dying from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. ◆ Crime · Pasadena, TX ·	●●●●●	Sep 5, 2:15 AM
Brandon Lopez matches into general surgery at Houston Methodist Brandon Lopez matched into general surgery at Houston Methodist after medical school at UTMB, planning to return to Guam to expand surgical access. ● Community · Houston, TX · guampdn.com	●○○○○	Sep 5, 2:15 AM
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the closing keynote at the 2026 Dallas GOP Midterm Convention Thursday, Sept. 10 from 8 to 9 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●○○○	Sep 5, 1:45 AM
Harris County constables receive $45k each in salary agreement Harris County approved a one-time $45,000 payment for each constable and raised pay to comply with a 2025 state law on police pay parity. ■ Government · Harris County, TX · abc13.com	●●●○○	Sep 5, 1:30 AM
CLUB NEWS: DAR Chapter hosts Revolutionary War-themed Jeopardy at September meeting Anthony Smith Chapter of the DAR held a Revolutionary War-themed Jeopardy at its Sept. 1 meeting and promoted upcoming Oct. 22 plans. ● Community · Nacogdoches, TX · lufkindailynews.com	●○○○○	Sep 5, 1:00 AM
From Vietnam to San Marcos: Veteran reflects on service, LBJ connection ahead of Honor Flight San Marcos Navy veteran Ed Utley will join Honor Flight Austin Sept. 25-26 to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. ● Community · San Marcos, TX · sanmarcosrecord.com	●●○○○	Sep 5, 1:00 AM
Denton County man indicted on five counts in Texas, Oklahoma grave robbery cases A Bartonville man was indicted on five felony counts tied to alleged grave robberies and evidence tampering involving human remains in Denton and Oklahoma. ◆ Crime · Texas · dentonrc.com	●●●●●	Sep 5, 12:15 AM
Texas A&M System regents approved an $11.755 million 1-million-gallon water tower at RELLIS to support the Semiconductor Institute’s utility needs. ■ Infrastructure · Grimes County, TX ·	●●●●○	Sep 5, 12:15 AM
Book Talk: A smattering of books about what Denton is known for — music, art and Halloween A Denton-focused book column recommends Halloween and arts-and-jazz themed titles tied to the city’s seasonal celebrations. ■ Education · Houston, Texas · dentonrc.com	●○○○○	Sep 5, 12:15 AM
New luxury 'Gameday Suites' development coming to Bryan Texas A&M football fans in Bryan are set to get a new 50-unit gated “Gameday Suites Aggieland” tailgating development near campus with customizable suite spaces. ● Community · Bryan, TX · kbtx.com	●●●○○	Sep 5, 12:15 AM
1 in 5 Texans experience food insecurity as food banks struggle to keep up with demand In Houston and across Texas, rising demand and federal cuts are straining food banks as about 19.4% of Texans face food insecurity. ● Community · Lampasas, Texas · krgv.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 11:30 PM
Converse officials want out of VIA; voters will decide Converse City Council ordered an election on whether to leave VIA and redirect its sales-tax funding if voters approve. ■ Government · Converse, TX · ksat.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 11:15 PM
★ Ken Paxton has not sued to block a Trump administration hold on Texas hospitals’ $10 billion Medicaid payment, leaving hospitals at risk. ■ Government · University Of Houston, Texas ·	●●●●○	Sep 4, 11:15 PM
Reported gunshots near Boerne elementary school were dove hunters, sheriff's office says Kendall County deputies said gunshots near Herff Elementary School were dove-hunting activity and there was no public threat. ◆ Crime · Texas · ksat.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 11:15 PM
Former doctor asks court to reveal identities of 80+ accusers in recording case A former Fort Hood doctor asked a Bell County court to publicly reveal the identities of more than 80 Jane Does in a recording case. ◆ Crime · Bell County, Texas · kxxv.com	●●●●○	Sep 4, 11:00 PM
Three people were shot across the Houston area, according to the report’s framing of an active local shooting incident. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	Sep 4, 11:00 PM
Texas mom heads to state Capitol to share daughter's autism story, seek change A Texas mother is taking her autistic daughter’s autism and justice-system experience to the state Capitol to push for mandated autism training in courts. ■ Government · Texas · ktxs.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 11:00 PM
Public input helps shape Port of Galveston's future Port of Galveston plans public outreach, including an early-December open house, to gather input on projects such as a fifth cruise terminal and pedestrian crossings. ■ Government · Galveston, TX · galvnews.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 10:45 PM
Sherman Medical Center hosts fourth annual health fair Sherman Medical Center hosted its fourth annual Grayson County Health Fair with free screenings and wellness education. ■ Health · Texas · kxii.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 10:30 PM
New USDA rule could force thousands of convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps A new USDA SNAP rule could force many convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps unless retailers meet fresh-produce and protein requirements. ■ Business · Central Texas · fox26houston.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 10:15 PM
Judge denies bail for suspect in Northeast Houston officer-involved shooting A judge denied bail for Demetri O’Neal Thomas on felony charges after an August officer-involved shooting in northeast Houston injured three people. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · fox26houston.com	●●●●○	Sep 4, 10:15 PM
Houston’s Labor Day weekend is forecast to be hot and humid with scattered storm chances and possible brief flooding. ▲ Weather · Houston, TX ·	●●●○○	Sep 4, 10:15 PM
A Dallas crash death was attributed to a banned Chinese airbag inflator, which regulators say would have been survivable without the part. ■ Health · Central Texas ·	●●●●○	Sep 4, 10:15 PM
No illegal credit card skimmers found in Montgomery County gas station sweep Montgomery County inspectors found no illegal credit card skimmers after checking 1,653 fuel pumps at 177 gas stations. ◆ Crime · Montgomery County, TX · whio.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 10:15 PM
The South Plains is expected to stay very hot and mostly dry for Labor Day weekend with limited storm chances. ▲ Weather · Texas ·	●●●○○	Sep 4, 10:15 PM
Game warden shares tips for hunters as dove season begins Game warden Aaron Sims shares hunting license, bag limit, safety, and sunset-time rules as Lubbock dove season begins. ● Community · Texas · kcbd.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 10:15 PM
Texas Tech students showcase Spain camp for kids who battled cancer Texas Tech students showcased children’s cancer recovery art from a Seville, Spain summer camp during the First Friday Art Trail in Lubbock. ■ Education · Texas · kcbd.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 10:15 PM
Connally ISD cuts tax rate by 16 cents after cuts, bond pay Connally ISD reduced its tax rate by more than 16 cents after budget cuts and debt changes following state management. ■ Government · Central Texas · wacotrib.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 10:15 PM
Richmond homeowners question Aqua Texas water bills after new homeowner gets $582 charge Richmond-area homeowners questioned high Aqua Texas water bills after one new resident received a $582 first bill that residents say seems inconsistent with usage. ■ Business · Richmond, TX · click2houston.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 10:00 PM
2 Helps You: Katy father and sons 'Pay it forward' with $50,000 to community A Katy father and his two sons donated $50,000 in services to local nonprofits, including The Ballard House, through a “pay it forward” effort. ● Community · Katy, TX · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 10:00 PM
Food delivery drone crashes onto Highway 6 in NW Harris County A Zipline all-electric food delivery drone crashed onto southbound Highway 6 lanes near Timber Creek Place Lane in northwest Harris County. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 10:00 PM
Clancy mistrial echoes Houston case in which a mother drowned her five children Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial in Massachusetts renews comparisons to Houston’s Andrea Yates case involving postpartum psychosis and child drownings. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 10:00 PM
Former Waco teacher sentenced to 20 years in prison in sexual assault of young girl, inappropriate touching of student A former Waco teacher, Octavio Sanchez, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child and violating bond conditions. ◆ Crime · Waco, TX · kwtx.com	●●●●●	Sep 4, 9:45 PM
Preservation of historic Killeen church gains steam weeks after vandalism Volunteers and the city are working to preserve a vandalized 150-year-old Primitive Baptist Church in Killeen. ● Community · Killeen, TX · kwtx.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 9:45 PM
Texas hospitals face potential $27 million daily Medicaid reimbursement losses starting Sept. 1 after CMS began withholding payments. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●●○	Sep 4, 9:45 PM
Texas Parks and Wildlife connects veterans with nature Texas Parks and Wildlife connects veterans with nature through outdoor programming. ● Community · Texas · tpr.org	●●○○○	Sep 4, 9:30 PM
ICE awarded a detention-center contract, prompting a march to follow the decision in San Antonio. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●○○	Sep 4, 9:30 PM
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Smith County GOP chair previews RNC midterm convention, reacts to Trump's data center remarks Smith County GOP Chairman David Stein previews next week’s RNC midterm convention and comments on President Trump’s remarks about data centers. ■ Government · Texas · ktre.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 9:30 PM
Midtown TIRZ commits $166M to buy land for Spurs arena and projects at Zoo, Brackenridge Park and Botanical Garden San Antonio’s Midtown TIRZ approved $60 million to help the city buy land for a new Spurs arena and fund expansions at the Zoo, Botanical Garden, and Brackenridge Park. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · tpr.org	●●●○○	Sep 4, 9:30 PM
Texas vs Texas State: Block party in San Marcos A Gridiron Battle block party in San Marcos is set to precede the Sept. 4 Texas vs. Texas State game at DRK Stadium. ● Community · San Marcos, TX · fox7austin.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 9:15 PM
Christopher Trevino murder: Man gets 40 years for killing teen protecting his sister In Hays County, Texas, Isaac Arispe received a 40-year prison sentence for the Dec. 2020 murder of Christopher Trevino outside Kyle. ◆ Crime · Hays County, TX · fox7austin.com	●●●●○	Sep 4, 9:15 PM
In Five States, One Signature on a "Lady Bird Deed" Moves the House Past Medicaid Estate Recovery Entirely. Most Families Have Never Heard of It The article explains how a Texas-recognized Lady Bird deed can help some families bypass Medicaid estate recovery tied to probate. ■ Other · Texas · aol.com	●○○○○	Sep 4, 9:15 PM
TXDOT, Texas Game Wardens urge safety ahead of Labor Day Weekend TxDOT and Texas game wardens urged safety for Labor Day weekend, warning against impaired driving and unsafe boating. ▲ Weather · Texans · ktbs.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 9:00 PM
DPS troopers increase patrols for Operation C.A.R.E. holiday weekend Texas DPS troopers increased highway patrols in Laredo for Operation C.A.R.E. targeting dangerous and impaired driving through Monday. ◆ Crime · Texas Department Of Public Safety, Texas · kgns.tv	●●○○○	Sep 4, 9:00 PM
Killeen City Council approved a 5% residential water rate increase and a higher sewer rate effective Oct. 1. ■ Government · Killeen, TX ·	●●●○○	Sep 4, 9:00 PM
FBI Houston officials discussed the July 7 shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo tied to an ICE operation while the broader investigation continues. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	Sep 4, 8:45 PM
Houston police are investigating the deaths of Rosie Ybarra and a 47-year-old manager shot inside a west Houston apartment leasing office. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	Sep 4, 8:45 PM
Texas’ State Board of Education approved controversial social studies standards that critics say portray Islam as violent, with legal/political challenges planned. ■ Education · Texas ·	●●●●○	Sep 4, 8:30 PM
Temple TX officials announce South Pea Ridge road improvements projects take new turn, closing postponed Temple officials say South Pea Ridge Road improvement projects have changed course and postponed closures were announced. ■ Infrastructure · Temple, TX · tdtnews.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 8:30 PM
Killeen’s aquatic facilities are finishing the 2026 season, with Labor Day weekend the final chance to use the pools. ● Community · Killeen, TX ·	●●○○○	Sep 4, 8:30 PM
★ Here's where a massive solar storm could take down the US power grid New research maps potential U.S. impacts of a rare extreme solar storm, including widespread East Coast grid-failure risk. ▲ Weather · Texas · cnn.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 8:15 PM
Angleton council questions state's truck parking plan, calls it 'Love's without the love' Angleton council members question the state’s truck parking plan, criticizing it as inadequate without amenities or support. ■ Government · Angleton, TX · thefacts.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 8:00 PM
Preliminary flood maps released for Grimes County, Texas FEMA released preliminary flood maps for parts of Grimes County, including Plantersville and Todd Mission, affecting building and insurance requirements. ▲ Flood · Grimes County, TX · fingerlakes1.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 7:45 PM
Dallas nonprofit Bonton Farms to open 2 DFW Airport stores Bonton Farms, a Dallas nonprofit, plans to open two DFW Airport stores as part of its retail expansion. ■ Business · Texas · dallas.culturemap.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 7:45 PM
HISD executive who led Mike Miles' school autonomy plan resigns after three years Houston ISD Chief of Strategic Initiatives Orlando Riddick resigns after overseeing Mike Miles’ school autonomy plan for three years. ■ Education · Houston, TX · yahoo.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 7:45 PM
Boaters, waterfowl hunters urged to 'Clean, Drain and Dry' on Labor Day weekend Texas Parks and Wildlife urges boaters and waterfowl hunters to clean, drain, and dry gear over Labor Day weekend to prevent invasive species spread. ■ Other · Houston, TX · newschannel6now.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 7:30 PM
Search is on for federal courthouse site in College Station Officials are searching for a temporary and permanent site for a new College Station federal courthouse, requiring General Services Administration security approval. ■ Government · College Station, TX · kbtx.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 7:15 PM
An American Airlines Flight 618 from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark was diverted to Baltimore after a violent passenger assaulted others and was restrained. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●○	Sep 4, 7:15 PM
POLICE REPORTS: Authorities report 14 arrests Lufkin Police and Angelina County Sheriff’s Office reported 14 arrests on late Thursday/early Friday for warrants, DWI, theft, and drug paraphernalia. ◆ Crime · Angelina County, TX · lufkindailynews.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 7:15 PM
Calendar for Saturday, Sept. 5 A Sept. 5 events calendar lists farmers markets, community yoga, exhibits, and multiple downtown Bryan festivities. ● Community · Navasota, TX · theeagle.com	●○○○○	Sep 4, 7:15 PM
The Ross wildfire has burned about 90,400 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties and destroyed 167 structures while reaching 38% containment. ▲ Fire · Texas ·	●●●●●	Sep 4, 7:15 PM
Gym, sauna, and hat bar opening at South Lamar development A gym, sauna, and hat bar are set to open at a South Lamar development. ■ Business · Texas · austin.culturemap.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 7:00 PM
Westbound Loop 306 Ramps Closing TxDOT will close two westbound Loop 306 ramps in San Angelo starting Sept. 8 for a roadway expansion project. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · sanangelolive.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 7:00 PM
A 68-year-old Peñitas man died in a three-vehicle crash north of Palmview at Texan Road and 5 Mile Line, DPS investigating. ◆ Crime · Central Texas ·	●●●●○	Sep 4, 6:45 PM
Slaton mayor defends Flock camera agreement Slaton Mayor Clif Shaw defended a city-approved agreement to install Flock license plate reader cameras despite concerns about privacy and oversight. ■ Government · Texas · firstalert7.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 6:45 PM
Deadly fungus spreading in Texas now resistant to drugs; San Antonio researchers study new options UT Health San Antonio researchers warn Candida auris is spreading in Texas and becoming resistant to common antifungal drugs. ■ Health · Texas · ksat.com	●●●●○	Sep 4, 6:45 PM
Texas Comptroller closes Crunch Fitness in Pharr over nearly $400K in unpaid taxes The Texas Comptroller confirmed closure of a Crunch Fitness in Pharr due to delinquent taxes totaling about $398,133.76. ■ Business · Texas Department Of Public Safety, Texas · krgv.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 6:45 PM
South Texas College, with the Hidalgo County DA and 275th District Court, launched a program letting certain DWI offenders pursue dismissal via education. ● Community · Texas ·	●●○○○	Sep 4, 6:45 PM
DOE Undersecretary: Power Grid Must Keep Pace With Growing Demand - Northern Broadcasting System DOE Undersecretary Kyle Haustveit says the U.S. power grid must expand infrastructure to deliver growing electricity demand safely and reliably. ■ Infrastructure · Texas · northernbroadcasting.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 6:30 PM
Environmental groups seek hearing on proposed Bayshore Desalination Facility in Texas City Environmental groups in Texas City are requesting a public hearing on EPCOR’s proposed Bayshore Desalination Facility amid concerns about brine discharge impacts. ■ Infrastructure · Texas City, TX · galvnews.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 6:30 PM
Guest commentary: Galveston should reclaim $10 million devoted to imaginary Pelican Island Bridge A columnist urges Galveston to de-obligate $10 million from an interlocal agreement for a proposed Pelican Island bridge over maintenance and funding concerns. ■ Government · Galveston, TX · galvnews.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 6:30 PM
Historic Katy Station redevelopment raises preservation concerns Community members raised preservation concerns as Shiloh’s Bar and Grill plans to close in December amid redevelopment of Columbia’s historic Katy Station. ● Community · Katy, TX · kbia.org	●●●○○	Sep 4, 6:30 PM
Multiple crews responding to large wildfire near FM 2004, Brazoria County Fire Marshal's Office says Fire crews responded to a large wildfire near FM 2004 and County Road 306 in Brazoria County. ▲ Fire · Brazoria County, TX · abc13.com	●●●●○	Sep 4, 6:30 PM
Residents in Central Texas report seeing more kissing bugs, which can carry Trypanosoma cruzi that causes Chagas disease. ■ Health · Texans ·	●●○○○	Sep 4, 6:30 PM
College Station housing market prepares for SpaceX Terafab workers and growth College Station’s housing market is preparing for SpaceX Terafab workers amid expected population growth and concerns about affordability. ■ Business · College Station, TX · kxxv.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 6:15 PM
Harris County commissioners will consider a 7.6% property tax increase. What to know Harris County commissioners will consider a 7.6% property tax increase at an upcoming meeting. ■ Government · Harris County, TX · houstonpublicmedia.org	●●●○○	Sep 4, 6:15 PM
Crash closes all main lanes along Grand Parkway near Spring A multi-vehicle crash involving two cars and an 18-wheeler closed all main lanes on Grand Parkway near Spring Friday afternoon. ■ Infrastructure · Spring, TX · yahoo.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 6:15 PM
Man who admitted to having sexual relations with girl from dance studio is sentenced to 7 years A Belton judge sentenced Aaron Marks to seven years in prison after he admitted a sexual relationship with a girl he met through a Killeen dance studio. ◆ Crime · Bell County, TX · kdhnews.com	●●●●○	Sep 4, 6:00 PM
'Move forward': KPD graduates 16 new cadets in ceremony at KCCC \| Crime Killeen Police Department held a ceremony at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center to graduate 16 new police cadets, including a new fire marshal. ■ Government · Texas · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 6:00 PM
Polk County crash involving TDCJ van, SUV; 8 taken to hospital A Polk County crash between a TDCJ inmate van and an SUV sent eight people to hospitals after a stop sign collision on Business US 59. ■ Infrastructure · Polk County, TX · fox26houston.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 5:45 PM
1 arrested after car chase ends in crash in Potter County A suspected driver was arrested after a car chase ended in a crash on US 287 near County Road 7 in Potter County. ◆ Crime · Lakeside, Texas · newschannel10.com	●●●○○	Sep 4, 5:45 PM
Third annual Ike's History Festival draws visitors to Eisenhower Birthplace Ike’s History Festival is underway at the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site with hands-on history activities for visitors through Saturday. ● Community · Texas · kxii.com	●○○○○	Sep 4, 5:30 PM
Lubbock Public Health confirmed its first human West Nile virus case of the year and urged residents to prevent mosquito bites. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●○○	Sep 4, 5:30 PM
Midway High School JROTC ranks No. 1 nationally, named Naval Honor School Midway High School’s Marine Corps JROTC was named No. 1 nationally and a Naval Honor School for the third consecutive year. ■ Education · Midway, TX · kwtx.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 5:30 PM
Ex-Beverly Hills city employee indicted in theft of $300,000 in municipal funds A former City of Beverly Hills employee was indicted on felony charges for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from municipal funds. ◆ Crime · Beverly Hills, TX · kwtx.com	●●●●○	Sep 4, 5:30 PM
Houston WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday surrounded by gratitude and community Napoleon Gilmore celebrated his 102nd birthday at the Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home in Houston. ● Community · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●○○○○	Sep 4, 5:15 PM
Storms cause standing water along Hwy. 290 in northwest Harris County Afternoon thunderstorms caused standing water along Houston’s Hwy. 290 feeder roads, and drivers were urged to use caution. ▲ Weather · Harris County, TX · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Sep 4, 5:15 PM
Texas A&M AgriLife will test far-UVC light to reduce airborne HPAI pathogens in commercial poultry houses without harming birds. ■ Health · Texas ·	●●●○○	Sep 4, 5:15 PM