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The weekend many Galveston merchants dread has arrived

An event takes over islanders' lives ... whether they like it or not.

Galveston, TX · 2d

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Barbers Hill ISD reaches settlement in 6-year legal battle over hair policy

MONT BELVIEU, Texas – Six years after two students filed a lawsuit challenging Barbers Hill ISD’s hair policy as discriminatory, the district says it has reached a settlement in the lawsuit. The district’s Board of Trustees voted Friday to approve a settlement in a lawsuit filed in May...

Mont Belvieu, TX · 1d

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That sinking feeling after another large sinkhole opens in Beaumont

BEAUMONT — Another large sinkhole has opened in Beaumont only months after a giant hole in the ground made international headlines. Ward 1 City Councilman Cory Crenshaw shared video of the sinkhole that developed this afternoon in the 1000 block of Gladys . A member of the city crew...

Beaumont, TX · 2d

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Pasadena mayor orders Council Member removed from chambers after heated exchange with public speaker

PASADENA, Texas – A contentious Pasadena council meeting took a turn when Mayor Thomas Schoenbein directed officers to escort Council Member Bianca Valerio out of the council chambers following an exchange involving public speaker Alisia Cardenas and questions about the ongoing controversy surrounding a proposed 6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

Pasadena, TX · 3d

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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 · 17h

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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 · 1d

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Blue wave reaches Jefferson County as Democrats win 5 county races, unseat 2 Republican incumbents

Jefferson County Democrats won all five contested county level races in Tuesday's midterm election, ousting two Republican incumbents as a blue wave swept across Texas and the U.S. Democrat Carolyn Guidry defeated Republican County Clerk Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg and Democrat Michael Cooper defeated Republican County Treasurer Tim Funchess, according to unofficial...

Jefferson County, TX · 3d

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New Traffic Light Being Build at League City Pkwy and Maple Leaf Dr

You might have noticed the construction around the Maple Leaf Drive and League City Parkway (96); this construction is part of an intersection improvement plan. Lasting until the summer of 2027 and costing $725,966, this improvement plan will add a four way stop light, two turn lanes and the extension of the original two turn lanes.

League City, TX · 3d

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City of Dayton: 7 Brew planning new Dayton location

Dayton residents will soon have another option other than Starbucks for their morning coffee or afternoon pick-me-up as the popular chain 7 Brew prepares to open a drive-thru beverage shop along US 90. According to Chris Jarmon, director of economic development for the City of Dayton, 7 Brew has the...

Dayton, TX · 2d

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With one final term ahead, County Judge Jay Knight sets sights on county’s future

Liberty County Judge Jay Knight is preparing to begin his fourth term in January 2027, but he already knows how he wants his 16 years in office to end — with a new county jail nearing completion, a comprehensive drainage plan in place and major transportation improvements moving forward.

Liberty County, TX · 1d

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Opportunity Zone could open the door for new businesses, groceries, jobs in North End

BEAUMONT — The City of Beaumont says it has successfully secured a new Qualified Opportunity Zone designation for Census Tract 1.03 in the North End, Ward 3, opening the door for potential new businesses, jobs and economic development in the area. The designation is part of a federal program...

Beaumont, TX · 2d

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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 · 16h

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League City, Texas Voters Reject 55 Flock Cameras, 54% to 46%, Then the Mayor Tells Staff To Bag Them Before the Vote Is Even Certified

League City, Texas, voters told their police department to stop using 55 Flock license plate cameras on Tuesday, casting 25,538 votes against Proposition A and 21,744 for it, according to unofficial results posted by the city. That works out to 54.01% to 45.99%. Mayor Nick Long did not wait for the election to be certified before asking staff to cover the cameras.

League City, TX · 1d

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Flock Cameras Got Eviscerated by the Midterms

Tuesdays midterm elections in the US were a referendum on a lot of things — the war on Iran, data centers, and the ultra-powerful tech lobby, to name just a few. In several local contests, the elections were also a crushing blow for the rising domestic surveillance industry, as voters sent automatic license plate reader (ALPR) companies like Flock Safety packing.

League City, TX · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d