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Man accused of sexually abusing intoxicated person in Montgomery County Anthony Greathouse is accused in Montgomery County of sexually abusing an intoxicated sleeping person on Oct. 18. ◆ Crime · Montgomery County, TX · daytondailynews.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 11:30 AM
Convicted bank robber on parole threatens to shoot employees while robbing another bank, HCSO says Harris County Sheriff’s Office says Samuel Everrett Williams II threatened to shoot during a Cypress Rosehill bank robbery. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · abc13.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 11:30 AM
The DOJ will send about 1,000 election monitors to seven Texas counties Tuesday to oversee compliance with federal voting and civil-rights laws. ■ Government · Harris County, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 11:45 AM
Rapid DNA Pilot Program Produces "Hit" Days After Going Live Texas DPS says its Rapid DNA pilot produced a CODIS match in a 2024 Montgomery County felony theft case eight days after going live. ■ Government · Montgomery County, TX · sanangelolive.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 2:15 PM
Multiple plays, musicals, and ballets are scheduled to open on Houston stages this month. ● Community · Houston, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 3, 2:15 PM
A 17-year-old charged in a Matagorda County Halloween party shooting allegedly fired into a crowd, injuring three teens, and remains in jail. ◆ Crime · El Campo, Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 3:00 PM
No evidence of an FBI raid that revealed 'fraudulent ballots' in Houston – PolitiFact PolitiFact reports there is no evidence supporting claims of an FBI raid uncovering fraudulent ballots in Houston. ■ Government · Houston, TX · politifact.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 3:00 PM
★ Texas voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide between Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa, shaping education and affordability policy. ■ Government · Houston, Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 4:15 PM
Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal C North restaurant fire ruled as an accident, HFD says Houston Fire Department says a restaurant fire in IAH Terminal C North was an accident caused by a problem in the overhead exhaust system. ▲ Fire · Houston, TX · abc13.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 4:30 PM
A Texas father allegedly shot his son’s grandmother dead after arriving to deliver diapers, then turned the gun on himself. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 4:30 PM
'Not Your House, Bro': Man Shoots Guy Trying To Enter His Apartment After Halloween Party A Houston apartment resident shot an alleged intruder trying to enter the wrong unit after a Halloween party; the suspect was hospitalized critical. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · dailycaller.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 5:00 PM
Last Chance to Cast Ballots Harris County election coverage highlights last-day voting logistics, early vote totals, and a prior AG lawsuit over voter outreach tags. ■ Government · Houston, TX · houstonpress.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 5:15 PM
Rep. Henry Cuellar’s Laredo district office was evacuated after a suspicious package triggered hazmat response and a precautionary screening. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 5:30 PM
Lake Jackson looks to loosen parking requirements for businesses Lake Jackson City Council reviewed a draft zoning ordinance that would give businesses more flexibility in required parking spaces. ■ Infrastructure · Lake Jackson, TX · thefacts.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 6:15 PM
Alvin College celebrates West Campus Alvin College celebrated its West Campus. ■ Education · Alvin, TX · thefacts.com	●○○○○	Nov 3, 6:15 PM
Houston City Council considers raising fees for developers to help repair city parks Houston City Council is considering raising the Open Space Ordinance developer fee from $700 to $900 to fund park repairs. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · abc13.com	●●●○○	Nov 3, 6:45 PM
Lakewood Methodist Church members packaged 12,096 meals for Houston’s Rise Against Hunger effort as food insecurity remains high. ● Community · Houston, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 3, 7:00 PM
Houston mural honors six women who helped shape the city A new Montrose mural celebrates six influential women associated with Houston, commissioned for The Women’s Home. ● Community · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 7:15 PM
Tip about Facebook Marketplace listing leads to felony arrest Houston Precinct 3 deputies arrested a man on felony charges after a Marketplace tip led to recovery of a stolen tailgate and a handgun. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●●●○	Nov 3, 7:15 PM
Houston's new Neapolitan pizzeria wafts into familiar Uptown space A new Neapolitan pizzeria is opening in Houston’s Uptown neighborhood in a familiar location. ■ Business · Houston, TX · houston.culturemap.com	●○○○○	Nov 3, 7:15 PM
Houston weather: Sunny, pleasant day on the way for Wednesday Houston’s rain ends and brings mostly sunny, pleasant Wednesday weather with temperatures reaching the 70s. ▲ Weather · Houston, TX · fox26houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 9:15 PM
Christian Menefee won Texas’ 18th Congressional District House seat, defeating Ronald Dwayne Whitfield in the Nov. 3 midterm election. ■ Government · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 3, 9:15 PM
Guest commentary: Galveston's Black community wants to know who controls Juneteenth museum A Galveston Juneteenth advocate questions who controls a proposed Juneteenth museum, alleging unfair and nontransparent handling. ● Community · Galveston, TX · galvnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 9:45 PM
★ Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Greg Abbott to win the Texas governor’s race. ■ Government · Texans ·	●●●●●	Nov 3, 10:45 PM
Angleton approves $591,000 vacuum truck to replace broken equipment Angleton approved $591,000 to buy a vacuum truck to replace broken equipment. ■ Infrastructure · Angleton, TX · thefacts.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 11:00 PM
Rancho Alegre Launches Online Auction to Support Conjunto Music Preservation and Free Community Even \| Tejano 1600 Austin nonprofit Rancho Alegre launched an online auction running through Nov. 6, 2026 to support Conjunto music preservation. ● Community · Houston, TX · tejano1600.iheart.com	●●○○○	Nov 3, 11:45 PM
Cove voters decide on school board, city council candidates go to runoff Copperas Cove voters elected three school board candidates while several city council races will go to runoff. ■ Education · Cove, TX · kdhnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 12:00 AM
Democrats flipped multiple Senate seats, including Texas, and secured House control after the November 3 elections. ■ Government · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 12:30 AM
Inside £235k restoration of historic Houston building Houston's St Fillan's Roman Catholic Church is receiving a £235,000 grant for restoration expected to finish by late March or April. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · glasgowtimes.co.uk	●●○○○	Nov 4, 12:30 AM
Lesbian Texas lawmaker Ann Johnson wins reelection Ann Johnson won reelection as a Texas state lawmaker. ■ Government · West University Place, TX · advocate.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 12:45 AM
Long, Cook hold onto seats; Houston bond passes Houston voters approve an $8 million wastewater bond while Scott Long, Bennie Cook, and Lindsay Koch retain their county offices. ■ Government · Houston, TX · houstonherald.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 1:45 AM
★ James Talarico won the Texas U.S. Senate race against Ken Paxton, ending Democrats' long Texas statewide drought. ■ Government · Texans ·	●●●●●	Nov 4, 2:15 AM
Santa Fe ISD board president trails challenger in early returns Santa Fe ISD election early returns show Megan Grove leading Rusty Norman for a contested school board position, with results still unofficial. ■ Education · Santa Fe, TX · galvnews.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 2:45 AM
Rep. Greg Bonnen keeps Texas House District 24 seat against challenger Greg Bonnen won Texas House District 24 against Frank Carr with about 61% of the vote in unofficial results. ■ Government · League City, TX · galvnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 2:45 AM
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry retained his job with about 57% of the vote over challenger Al Smith in unofficial results. ■ Government · Galveston County, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 4, 2:45 AM
Pfeiffer to remain Brazoria County Court at Law #2 judge Pfeiffer will continue serving as Brazoria County Court at Law #2 judge, according to the article title. ■ Government · Brazoria County, TX · thefacts.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 4:00 AM
★ James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become Texas’ first Democratic U.S. senator in about 30 years. ■ Government · Houston, TX ·	●●●●●	Nov 4, 6:45 AM
Election results and analysis were published for Nov. 4, 2026, summarizing outcomes across Texas races. ■ Government · Houston, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 7:15 AM
Man found shot to death on Montgomery County roadway A man was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound in Montgomery County, Maryland, and police are investigating it as a homicide. ◆ Crime · Montgomery County, TX · wjla.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 8:30 AM
Indian Film Festival of Houston Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary The Indian Film Festival of Houston marks its 15th anniversary with multiple film premieres and special events at the Brown Theater. ● Community · Houston, TX · indoamerican-news.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 10:15 AM
A man was critically injured after a shooting under the I-35W overpass in Fort Worth, and police detained potential witnesses. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 10:30 AM
Republican Mark Keough was reelected Montgomery County judge, defeating Democrat James Graf in the Nov. 3 election. ■ Government · Montgomery County, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 10:45 AM
Katy Padilla Stout celebrated flipping Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, defeating Brandon Herrera and pledging transparency and lower costs. ■ Government · Katy, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 3:30 PM
A Harris County jury convicted Houston’s “Brick Lady” Roda Osman of theft by deception related to a GoFundMe fundraiser, after raising $42,302. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 3:45 PM
Harris County SWAT arrested a wanted suspect after he barricaded himself inside a northeast Harris County home and was found in the attic. ◆ Crime · Harris County, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 3:45 PM
Tate wins special election for circuit clerk Jeff Tate won a special election for Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk, while other local races had different winners. ■ Government · Houston, TX · meridianstar.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 4:00 PM
A brief Houston area news roundup is provided for November 4, 2026. ■ Other · Houston, TX ·	●○○○○	Nov 4, 4:45 PM
Amazon breaks ground on Burnside robotics warehouse with more than 1,000 jobs Amazon broke ground in Burnside, Nova Scotia, on a 2.2-million-square-foot robotics fulfillment center expected to employ 1,000-plus workers. ■ Business · Houston, TX · haligonia.ca	●●●○○	Nov 4, 5:00 PM
Jonathan Hale is leading incumbent Albert Choate in Galveston County Navigation District No. 1 election governing the Pelican Island Bridge. ■ Government · Galveston, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 5:15 PM
A lockdown at Woodlands High School in The Woodlands was lifted after a reported phone threat, with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office securing campus by about 2:20 p.m. ◆ Crime · The Woodlands, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 5:45 PM
Two men were arrested after a stolen Corvette led to a plainclothes officer being hit with a rifle during a Montgomery County investigation. ◆ Crime · Montgomery County, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 6:00 PM
Houston moves forward with federal grant to put more eyes in the sky at large events Houston City Council authorized applying for a federal drone grant to expand aerial monitoring at large public events. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 6:45 PM
Young Latino voters showed up in record numbers in Harris County. Here's what motivated them In Harris County, young Latino voter turnout more than tripled from 2018, driven largely by immigration concerns and rising living costs. ● Community · Harris County, TX · click2houston.com	●●●○○	Nov 4, 6:45 PM
Montgomery County Democrats flipped enough seats to eliminate the Republican veto-proof majority in the Texas Legislature starting January. ■ Government · Montgomery County, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 7:00 PM
Tulsa Zoo welcomes three new Asian elephants from Houston Tulsa Zoo welcomed three new female Asian elephants from Houston—Shanti, Joy, and Kirby—raising its herd to 10. ● Community · Houston, TX · ktul.com	●○○○○	Nov 4, 7:15 PM
3 new members elected to Montgomery County Board of Education Montgomery voters elected new members Dwayne Farrior and Alvin Tucker, and Jerome Jones Jr. (unopposed), to the Montgomery County Board of Education. ■ Government · Montgomery County, TX · wsfa.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 7:30 PM
Healthcare workers invited to major Houston summit The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association invites healthcare leaders to its Houston conference Nov. 16–18 at the Texas Medical Center. ■ Education · Houston, TX · fox26houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 8:00 PM
77th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade \| Downtown Houston Houston’s 77th H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade is scheduled for Nov. 26, 2026 from 9 a.m. in downtown Houston. ● Community · Houston, TX · houstonseagle.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 9:15 PM
Reliant Presents: Deck the Hall \| Houston City Hall \| Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 Houston’s Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting and Concert, featuring En Vogue and other acts, will be held Dec. 5, 2026 at Hermann Square. ● Community · Houston, TX · houstonseagle.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 9:15 PM
Galveston’s 24th annual Lone Star Rally is expected to draw 250,000 to 400,000 motorcyclists with concerts and major street closures. ● Community · Galveston, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 4, 10:15 PM
Families file lawsuits over Texas City custody deaths Two Texas City families sued the city and officers alleging failures to provide medical care led to custody deaths of two men. ◆ Crime · Texas City, TX · galvnews.com	●●●●○	Nov 4, 10:15 PM
★ League City mayor Nick Long directed staff to cover Flock ALPR cameras immediately after voters rejected their use, ahead of scheduled removal. ■ Government · League City, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 4, 10:15 PM
Dickinson rejects vacation rental permit after neighbors object Dickinson city council denied one short-term rental permit after neighbors complained about late-night parties and disturbances, while preliminarily approving three others. ● Community · Dickinson, TX · galvnews.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 10:15 PM
Building the Airport of the Future A construction industry piece highlights skilled trade workforce and teamwork building a major Houston airport project. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · texasgopvote.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 10:45 PM
Beware! Porch pirate season is here, ways you can protect your holiday packages Houston constable’s office urged residents to prevent porch theft by tracking deliveries, securing packages, and reporting suspicious activity. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 4, 11:00 PM
Inside a Stafford Hindu temple, where the community brings Diwali traditions to life A Houston-area Hindu temple in Stafford hosts volunteers preparing Diwali decorations and offers a public free celebration Nov. 7-8. ● Community · Stafford, TX · click2houston.com	●○○○○	Nov 4, 11:00 PM
Democrats won Texas races for governor, lieutenant governor, and U.S. Senate after voters cited frustration with the current administration. ■ Government · Baylor University, Texas ·	●●●●●	Nov 5, 1:45 AM
5 things to know today, Nov. 5, in Montgomery County Montgomery County’s Nov. 5 update includes the mail-ballot canvass, and about 35,000 mail-in and some provisional ballots still to be counted. ■ Government · Montgomery County, TX · mymcmedia.org	●●●○○	Nov 5, 3:00 AM
Verisk CargoNet reports higher average cargo theft values in 2026 despite a 25% drop in reported incidents, with many losses tied to high-value electronics and data center materials. ◆ Crime · Harris County, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 5, 4:00 AM
Step by step: Homecoming Stroll-Off forges cultural legacies for Black students Baylor’s Royal and Pure Homecoming Stroll-Off will host strolling competitions Friday evening, with cash prizes for top acts. ■ Education · Houston, TX · baylorlariat.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 4:00 AM
Student Voices \| FHMS AVID Students host Sheriff Eric Peter, offering thanks for 31 years of service FHMS AVID students hosted San Juan County Sheriff Eric Peter for a student-led interview ahead of his planned retirement. ■ Education · Houston, TX · sanjuanjournal.com	●○○○○	Nov 5, 5:30 AM
★ Assault charge dropped against citizen ICE allegedly shot from behind Federal prosecutors dropped an assault charge against U.S. citizen Carlos Jimenez after his lawyers disputed the circumstances of an immigration agent’s shooting. ◆ Crime · Harris County, TX · latimes.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 5:30 AM
Texas Republicans’ 2025 mid-decade redistricting plan for the 2026 elections failed to produce the expected GOP gains. ■ Government · University Of Houston, Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 6:00 AM
Downtown Houston will host a free Día de los Muertos parade and festival on Saturday, November 7 at Sam Houston Park. ● Community · Houston, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 5, 6:45 AM
A Texas Tribune report says a remaining Republican Texas Senate majority could limit or block Democratic agenda items under new lieutenant governor leadership. ■ Government · Houston, TX ·	●●●○○	Nov 5, 7:00 AM
Houston Restaurants Offering Free Meals and Deals for Veterans Houston restaurants announced Veterans Day Nov. 11 free and discounted meals for veterans and active-duty service members. ● Community · Houston, TX · houstonpress.com	●○○○○	Nov 5, 7:45 AM
Houston business owner gets water restored after seven weeks without service and nearly $2,000 bill A southwest Houston auto shop owner reported seven weeks without water after a failed repair and said her nearly $2,000 bill is under review. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 8:15 AM
A vehicle fire in a garage spread to a home on Houston’s north side, injuring the father critically after the family escaped from a third-story window. ▲ Fire · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 8:15 AM
VSee Health Announces 13 New Hospital Agreements Expected to Generate More Than $3 Million in Annual Revenue VSee Health’s iDoc subsidiary signed multi-year agreements with 13 hospitals for tele-ICU and teleradiology expected to exceed $3M annually. ■ Business · Houston, TX · finanznachrichten.de	●●●○○	Nov 5, 9:00 AM
Dexter McCoy is projected to replace acting Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong after KP George’s suspension following a complaint. ■ Government · Fort Bend County, Texas ·	●●●○○	Nov 5, 9:30 AM
★ A personal account describes Madison being separated from her sibling at Astroworld in 2021 at NRG Park, with her never seen alive again. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●●●	Nov 5, 9:45 AM
The Woodlands Arts Council Opens 2027 Student Art Scholarship Applications The Woodlands Arts Council opened 2027 Student Art Scholarship applications for graduating seniors in The Woodlands and Montgomery County. ■ Education · The Woodlands, TX · woodlandsonline.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 10:00 AM
Houston resident wins $5 million top prize in Texas Lottery scratch ticket A Houston resident won $5 million on a Texas Lottery scratch ticket purchased at Super K on San Felipe Street. ● Community · Houston, TX · fox26houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 10:15 AM
Montgomery County ballots still left to count Montgomery County election officials say about 35,000 mail-in ballots and some provisional ballots remain uncounted and could affect close races. ■ Government · Montgomery County, TX · mymcmedia.org	●●●●○	Nov 5, 11:15 AM
Chilly Now, BEAUTIFUL Weekend Ahead Nebraska forecast calls for chilly, breezy conditions and dry weather, with the next chance of rain around Nov. 18-21. ▲ Weather · Houston, TX · klkntv.com	●○○○○	Nov 5, 11:15 AM
Katy ISD lifts shelter-in-place order from Wolman Elementary School following reported gas leak nearby Katy ISD lifted a shelter-in-place at Wolman Elementary after a nearby contractor-hit gas main leak. ■ Infrastructure · Katy, TX · abc13.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 12:30 PM
Patrick Xavier Clark’s murder trial for the killing of rapper Takeoff was postponed to April 15, 2027 due to scheduling conflicts and new evidence. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 12:45 PM
A Copperas Cove man was indicted for allegedly causing multiple injuries to a 3-week-old baby, including broken bones, in January. ◆ Crime · Cove, TX ·	●●●●●	Nov 5, 1:00 PM
METRO approves $40 million plan to repair roads, sidewalks along bus routes METRO’s board approved $40 million to repair roads, sidewalks, and bus stops along bus routes in the Houston area. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 1:15 PM
AIA Houston showcases 7 stunning homes on 2026 tour AIA Houston will showcase seven homes on a 2026 tour. ● Community · Houston, TX · houston.culturemap.com	●○○○○	Nov 5, 1:15 PM
Jon Weeks Named 2026 Perry/Yonamine Unity Award Recipient 49ers long snapper Jon Weeks was named the 2026 Perry/Yonamine Unity Award recipient, with a $10,000 donation to the High Fives Foundation. ● Community · Houston, TX · 49ers.com	●○○○○	Nov 5, 1:45 PM
Houston will hold the annual Veterans Day parade and commemoration on Nov. 11, 2026 at Houston City Hall with a ceremony and moment of silence. ● Community · Houston, TX ·	●●○○○	Nov 5, 2:00 PM
Annual Holidays on Houston Street moves to La Villita, runs extra weekend Holidays on Houston Street will move from Houston Street to La Villita and expand to two December weekends for 2026 programming. ● Community · Houston, TX · tpr.org	●●○○○	Nov 5, 2:15 PM
How you can help brighten the holidays for hospitalized kids Toys Fore Kids in Houston prepares holiday events and a Nov. 12 fundraiser to deliver presents to hospitalized children and foster youth across Texas. ● Community · Houston, TX · fox26houston.com	●●○○○	Nov 5, 2:45 PM
Big Spring Crime Stoppers seeks public tips to identify suspects in a fatal Oct. 24 East Eighth Street shooting. ◆ Crime · Spring, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 2:45 PM
LCPD searching for hit-and-run suspect who cut off ankle monitor after posting bond Lake Charles police seek a hit-and-run suspect accused of injuring an electric scooter rider and cutting off an ankle monitor after bond. ◆ Crime · Houston, TX · kplctv.com	●●●●○	Nov 5, 3:00 PM
Comal ISD said it will review next steps after voters rejected a $567 million bond package in two propositions. ■ Education · Guadalupe County, Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 3:00 PM
Granite Springs Ranch developers outline plans for 912-acre subdivision Granite Springs Ranch developers plan to seek annexation and connect a 912-acre, 400-home subdivision to Granite Shoals’ water system. ■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · dailytrib.com	●●●○○	Nov 5, 3:15 PM
A driver involved in a chase and crash near New Boston Road and Texas Boulevard in Texarkana was captured after fleeing. ◆ Crime · Texas ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 3:30 PM
La Marque police charged Warren Ralph and Jessica Ralph after a child younger than 14 reported sexual abuse. ◆ Crime · La Marque, TX ·	●●●●○	Nov 5, 4:45 PM