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Patrick Accuses Houston of Becoming a 'Sanctuary City'; Whitmire Pushes Back

Outgoing Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Houston Mayor John Whitmire are clashing over immigration enforcement, with Patrick accusing Whitmire of turning Houston into a "sanctuary city." Whitmire rejects that label. His executive order, signed last Friday, directs the Houston Police Department to contact Immigration and Customs Enforcement only when someone commits a "jailable offense." The mayor defended Houston as a welcoming city of immigrants and said police would protect the public when someone commits a crime, regardless of immigration status. Whitmire said protecting city finances also shaped his approach. He said Abbott threatened the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars over compliance with Senate Bill 4. With Democrats taking office after their midterm victories, Whitmire anticipates better relationships with state leaders he knew as Texas Senate colleagues. Patrick warned Texas could become a "sanctuary state." Patrick acknowledged Democrats won the midterms fairly, but rejected the idea Texas had permanently turned blue. He described the state as purple and cited stronger Democratic voter turnout.

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Ibanez Leads Gates in Fort Bend's House District 28, Still Uncertified

Democrat Sandy Ibanez is set to take Texas House District 28 from Republican Gary Gates, who was seeking a fourth term. The lead is real in the published local counts. How large it is, and whether the paperwork is finished, is a less tidy question. Covering Katy reported that unofficial...

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Owner turning former suburban Waffle Bus into Vietnamese restaurant

They're trading one kind of food for another.

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Temperatures in the 30s are coming to Texas as a cold front moves in

A cold front is sweeping Texas, with some North Texas communities potentially hitting the 30s by Friday.

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Houston families welcome children home at Harris County National Adoption Day

Twenty families and 24 children gathered at a superhero-themed Harris County courthouse celebration Friday to make their adoptions official and begin a new chapter together.

Houston, TX · 14h

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Fort Bend County Pours $1.5M Into Creeks, Tractors And Brazos Land Buy

Fort Bend County commissioners approved nearly $170,000 toward flood mitigation efforts on Thursday, directing the money toward flood studies, creek repairs and engineering work to map land near Highway 6. The vote came alongside more than $1 million for new flood-fighting equipment and a roughly $320,000 land purchase along the Brazos River, as county leaders continue chipping away at a problem that has left streets and neighborhoods flooding for years.

Fort Bend County, TX · 1d

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'Like a swarm of bees': Amazon drones are driving some Houston residents crazy

"It sounds like a large swarm of bees at a much higher volume."

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A $5.49M Sugar Land mansion with a theater, poker room and more

A $5.49 million Sugar Land mansion comes with a private theater, poker room and resort-style pool.

Sugar Land, TX · 13h

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Colorado Buffaloes vs. Houston Cougars: Final Prediction

The Colorado Buffaloes have little time to bounce back from a slow season but still have a chance to make things difficult in their upcoming matchup against the Houston Cougars.

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Texas high school football playoffs: Scores from Thursday, Nov. 12

Here are the scores for the high school football playoff games on Thursday, Nov. 12 around Texas and the Houston-Galveston area.

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'This is a big problem': Southwest Houston residents frustrated by recurring water outages

Residents in the Parkside subdivision in southwest Houston say they are relieved their water is back on, but worry the outages aren't over.

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Houston’s brightest holiday traditions return in 2026

From downtown Houston to Galveston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and beyond, these are some of the season’s standout displays and celebrations.

Houston, TX · 2d

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Feds: Houston plastics seller allegedly used lies to secure $25 million credit line from bank

Aman Mehta, 33, allegedly lied to obtain a $25 million line of credit for his business, Grow Materials. He later admitted he'd been dishonest about the company's finances, according to court records.

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Celebrating the Most Striking Houses In Montrose, Bellaire, The Heights and More

The American Institute of Architects Houston kicked off its 2026 Home Tour with an appreciation party in the Decorative Center Houston. More than 70 Houston architects, interior designers, decorators and lovers of great design gathered at the showroom of Eggersmann Kitchens, the tour’s presenting sponsor, to celebrate this annual flagship event.

Houston, TX · 2d

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Alief, One of Your Own is Coming Home — Tobe Nwigwe is Showing Up for You This Saturday

HOUSTON, Texas – If you grew up in Alief, this one is personal. Grammy-nominated artist, actor, and Alief Elsik High School graduate Tobe Nwigwe is coming back to the neighborhood that raised him — and he wants to meet you. Houston, when is it too early to put...

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10 Houston chefs share 15 top soups that offer comfort and sustenance

Happy soup season to all who celebrate. The weather has finally dipped low enough in Houston that diners can enjoy a hearty bowl of soup without breaking a sweat. With so many delicious selections at Houston restaurants, we turned to Houston's chef and other restaurant industry experts to find out which brothy creations are worth seeking out.

Houston, TX · 2d

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Hello Houston – LIVE at Sugar Land Town Square (November 13, 2026)

Today: We broadcast from the heart of Sugar Land to highlight what all one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Texas has to offer. On today's Hello Houston, we are live from Sugar Land Town Square, where we're joined by Sugar Land Mayor Carol McCutcheon in the show's first hour, who discusses the state of the city, its growth, and what her priorities are for the city's future.

Sugar Land, TX · 1d

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Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston Introduces “Polar Paradise,” a Heated Poolside Winter Experience

MONTGOMERY, TX -- Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston is extending pool season with “Polar Paradise,” a winter experience featuring football watch parties, a heated pool and spa, fire pits, movies, blankets, robes, and s’mores. It runs from Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, through Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027.

Houston, TX · 3d

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