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Freeport mayor questions recall process after voters choose to remove him from office

FREEPORT, Texas – After just two years in office, Freeport Mayor Jerry Cain is facing removal following a successful recall election. But while he acknowledges the outcome, he’s raising concerns about how the recall effort was handled from the beginning. About 56% of voters supported recalling Cain in...

Freeport, TX · 1d
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Bay City Día de los Muertos Festival Ends Early After Medical Emergency; Jenny B Sends Prayers

The 8th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival in Bay City, Texas, was canceled early Saturday, November 7, 2026, following a medical emergency during the event. The City of Bay City and festival organizers made the decision to stop the show out of respect for the affected family. In an official statement, the city asked the community to keep those involved in their thoughts and prayers while respecting the family’s privacy.

Bay City, TX · 18h
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Friendswood Hunts for Cash After Clear Creek Study Finds 9 Shipwrecks, Millions of Cubic Yards of Muck

Friendswood officials are scrambling to find new money for flood-control projects after a key regional partner pulled its financial backing, even as a Texas A&M study revealed the stunning scale of debris clogging Clear Creek — including nine shipwrecks, nearly 500 tires, and a car. The city is identifying ways to fund ongoing projects meant to mitigate flooding and debris in its waterways, a challenge city leaders say will require help well beyond Friendswood's own borders.

Friendswood, TX · 2d
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Galveston Hazy Daze smoke shops owner to get back more than $1.6M in seized cash after case dropped

Galveston County agreed to return more than $1.6 million to Hazy Daze owner Shlomi Wolraich, ending a forfeiture case tied to a 2025 raid.

Galveston, TX · 3d

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Sugar Land Breaks Ground on $15M Fix of Century-Old Char House

Imperial Sugar Char House — Historic Restoration Groundbreaking Site. Sugar Land held a groundbreaking this week for the restoration of the century-old Imperial Sugar Char House, a building that has sat empty for more than 20 years since the refinery it was part of shut down. Construction is anticipated to begin in December. The project is pegged at $15 million and will touch nearly every corner of the 1925 structure, from a new roof to restored windows to the return of the Imperial sign to its original spot on the building.

Sugar Land, TX · 3d

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Pearland Council Revisits 296-Unit Project After Killing Similar Plan in January

N. Magnolia Pkwy & W. Manvel Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed 296-Unit Project. Pearland City Council is set to vote Monday on a first reading to rezone land north of Magnolia Parkway and west of Manvel Road for a new 296-unit multifamily development, just months after rejecting a similar 315-unit proposal on the same stretch. The vote is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 3519 Liberty Drive.

Pearland, TX · 2d

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Former A&M System Chancellor John Sharp to receive Texas Lyceum honor, weighs in on election

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Former Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp will receive the Texas Lyceum’s 2026 Stewardship of Texas Values Award on Thursday in Galveston. The Lyceum, a nonprofit, nonpartisan statewide leadership organization, will present the award Nov. 12 in Galveston. Past chairs of the group...

Texas · 1d

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Sugar Land Town Square Revamp Nears Finish, Already Beats Jobs Goal

Sugar Land Town Square — District Undergoing $12.5M Modernization. Sugar Land’s $12.5 million effort to modernize Town Square is nearing a milestone, with Building B renovations expected to wrap up Nov. 11. At a Tuesday meeting, city officials also reported that the project had surpassed its goal of retaining 650 jobs. The update comes as the city looks to strengthen the 22-year-old commercial hub, where about 70% of retail and office space is in use.

Sugar Land, TX · 2d

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Fort Bend County Marks America's 250th With Free Richmond History Bash

Fort Bend County is throwing a free, family-friendly party for America's 250th birthday, and it's happening right in downtown Richmond. The Fort Bend County Historical Commission will host Turning 250: Fort Bend County Celebrates the American Journey on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Fort Bend Museum, 410 S. Fifth St., featuring historical reenactors, live music, hands-on activities and a kickoff proclamation from the Fort Bend County judge.

Richmond, TX · 3d

Subplot News

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Marine Corps veteran votes at Texas school. Then a man accuses her of not being disabled because she drives a Tesla: ‘The jealousy is repugnant’

'Why is it so hard to mind the business that pays you?!?' The post Marine Corps veteran votes at Texas school. Then a man accuses her of not being disabled because she drives a Tesla: ‘The jealousy is repugnant’ appeared first on Subplot News .

Katy, TX · 6d

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New Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Opens in Towne Lake With Room for 20 Providers

A sprawling new medical clinic has opened its doors in Towne Lake, giving Cypress-area families another option for everyday health care close to home. The two-story, 33,000-square-foot Kelsey-Seybold Clinic now offers primary care for both adults and children, along with on-site imaging and laboratory services, all under one roof. The...

Cypress, TX · 4d

People

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Controversial GOP Candidate Bo French Loses to His Democratic Opponent After Facing Scrutiny for Racist Remarks

In September, French drew outrage for a post on X in which he questioned student diversity at the University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · 5d

My Neighborhood News

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New $11.55 Million Mathews Community Center Coming to Tomball in Summer 2028, Bringing Classes, Recreation and Community Gathering Spaces

Tomball residents will soon have a new place to connect, learn and stay active as Harris County Precinct 3 plans an $11.55 million community center next to Samuel Matthews Park, with expanded recreation opportunities and a potentially important role during emergencies.

Tomball, TX · 5d

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Voters reject Cy-Fair ISD funding measures

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD leadership is heading back to the drawing board after voters sent a sweeping message at the ballot box, overwhelmingly rejecting all five school funding propositions on the ballot. FOX 26's Sakura Gray breaks down each proposition and why an expert says they came at a bad time.

Cypress, TX · 4d

ABC13 Houston

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Shelter-in-place lifted for Wolman Elementary after nearby gas leak, City of Katy says

The City of Katy Office of Emergency Management says a contractor hit a gas line, leading to the leak Thursday morning.

Katy, TX · 4d

My Neighborhood News

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Veterans Day 2026 in Katy and Fulshear: Local Events Honor Military Veterans with Community Breakfasts and Hometown Heroes Tribute

From breakfast with local veterans to a special Hometown Heroes banner dedication, Katy and Fulshear residents have several opportunities this November to honor military service and celebrate the neighbors who have served our country.

Katy, TX · 5d

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Meteorite that crashed through Texas home on display

Houston, TX · 3d

KIAH

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Houston Mayor Whitmire plans to work with Talarico, Hinojosa and new Harris County leaders

Houston Mayor John Whitmire expressed his intent to collaborate with newly elected state and county leaders while announcing his public support for State Rep. Senfronia Thompson for Texas House speaker.

Houston, TX · 5d

The Texas Tribune

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State-appointed managers in Texas takeover school districts brace for imminent removal

Appointed school board managers in some of Texas’ districts under a state takeover said Friday that they are preparing to be out of a job as soon as January. Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa campaigned to stop state takeovers in public schools and to replace Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath with an educator on her first day in office, which would be Jan. 19. The new commissioner could immediately change the governance of the eight districts that were taken over by the state because campuses persistently failed academic standards.

Texas · 3d

The Cool Down

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Texas woman's $5,319 water bill drops to zero without explanation after months of checking

"It's like they won’t admit that they did anything wrong … and it doesn't make sense."

Houston, TX · 3d