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Hello Houston (November 6, 2026) (original article; opens in a new tab)

Today: We hear this week’s edition of “Tessa Takes On,” Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt discusses what’s next for the Republican Party following…

Texas Governor-Elect Gina Hinojosa has called for a moratorium on data centers | What would that look like? (original article; opens in a new tab)

Hinojosa said the moratorium would stay in place until the Texas Legislature came up with real protections in state law.

Houston turning cloudy ahead of Sunday rain chances (original article; opens in a new tab)

More cool air and a chance of rain this weekend, here's what you need to know

Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker (original article; opens in a new tab)

The 87-year-old Houston Democrat, known as Ms. T, has served in the Legislature since 1973. On Tuesday, her party won control of the…

West Houston neighbors turn to KHOU 11 after years of sidewalk flooding, safety concerns (original article; opens in a new tab)

Residents in the Country Village neighborhood say years of complaints have failed to resolve a flooded sidewalk that forces pedestrians into the street…

Neighbors catch two young girls thrown from third-story window as family escapes Shady Acres fire (original article; opens in a new tab)

A father is fighting for his life, and a mother is recovering in the hospital after throwing her two young daughters from a…

Blue Tsunami: Texas Turns Blue as Democrats Sweep the Nation (original article; opens in a new tab)

Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics

What Houston officials, immigrant advocates are saying about the new HPD policy on ICE (original article; opens in a new tab)

Houston police say a traffic citation alone will no longer prompt a call to ICE. Local officials and advocates weighed in on the…

Barbers Hill ISD reaches settlement in 6-year legal battle over hair policy (original article; opens in a new tab)

Barbers Hill ISD says a six-year legal battle over its student hair-length policy is coming to an end. The district's Board of Trustees…

NOAA Hurricane Outlook 2026 (original article; opens in a new tab)

Sunday forecast headaches persist for Houston, despite highest rain risk more into South Texas (original article; opens in a new tab)

In brief: A tricky forecast awaits Sunday in the Houston area, with at least some rain possible. The heaviest rain seems destined for…

¡Prepárate para la Temporada de Huracanes con nuestra Guía de Huracanes de 2026! (original article; opens in a new tab)

With Democrats sweeping Texas, the GOP-led war on cities nears its end (original article; opens in a new tab)

Democrats are less likely to pick on cities the way Republican lawmakers have, observers said. But a fight over housing affordability will test…

Texas’ school voucher program could be “unrecognizable, if not extinct,” says Democratic lawmaker (original article; opens in a new tab)

Democrats won back the Texas House for the first time in 24 years. Gov. Greg Abbott’s bullishness on vouchers turned off some Republican…

East Texas fishermen dealt another legal blow in fight over access to a beloved water body (original article; opens in a new tab)

Save the Cutoff, as the group is known, plans to appeal their case to the Texas Supreme Court.

Know Your Foe: Texans vs. Chargers Week 9 Preview (original article; opens in a new tab)

John Harris breaks down Justin Herbert's slump, Omarion Hampton's role and a Chargers defense led by Khalil Mack ahead of Texans-Chargers at SoFi…

Stanton Welch's "Nutcracker" celebrates 10 years on stage with Houston Ballet (original article; opens in a new tab)

From the spectacular production on stage, to the Super Bowl of holiday shopping, Houston's ultimate holiday tradition returns as Stanton Welch's "The Nutcracker"…

2 licensed skydivers killed in California after colliding midair (original article; opens in a new tab)

A tragic skydiving accident left two licensed skydivers dead after they collided midair in Southern California.

Texas appeals court cancels oral arguments in challenge to state hemp rules (original article; opens in a new tab)

The move clears the way for the three newly elected Democratic justices on the 15th Court of Appeals to hear the cases after…

At the dawn of a new Texas frontier, advocates consider possibilities for abortion rights (original article; opens in a new tab)

A blue-leaning Texas House of Representatives could pass legislation that takes aim at the state’s bans on abortion, but would likely meet strong…

State-appointed managers in Texas takeover school districts brace for imminent removal (original article; opens in a new tab)

Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is selecting a new education commissioner, who would have the power to replace any or all appointed board managers.

Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players name her 'fakest celebrity fan' (original article; opens in a new tab)

The pop superstar's appearances at NBA games were deemed "a little performative" by New York Knicks point guards Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride.

Relief, tears and sadness: Married at First Sight UK cast react to show being axed (original article; opens in a new tab)

The show was cancelled after a BBC Panorama investigation heard allegations from three former cast members.

Monty Don bids 'final goodbye' to Gardeners' World after two decades (original article; opens in a new tab)

The head gardener on the long-running BBC TV series signed off from Longmeadow garden on Friday.