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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.

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Texas Animal Control Called About Sick Alligator, Finds Something Else Entirely

A call about a sick alligator in a Houston-area neighborhood ended with a surprise: the apparently distressed reptile was actually an inflatable pool float that had gotten loose. Sugar Land Animal Services sent Animal Services Officer Perez to investigate. From a distance, the supposed alligator looked convincing enough to raise concern, but closer inspection revealed the mix-up. The department shared the encounter on Facebook Thursday. Officers got a laugh out of the discovery, but emphasized that they take every report of distressed wildlife seriously. Their advice: keep a safe distance from wildlife that appears sick or injured and call experts. Real alligators inhabit Fort Bend County and are most active between April and July. The city says alligators typically avoid humans. Residents should notify authorities about alligators in roadways, approaching people along the water, or repeatedly following boats. Sugar Land Animal Services can relocate nuisance alligators measuring less than four feet long. Officers assess larger alligators to determine what guidance to provide.

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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.

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ABC13 Houston

'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.

Houston, TX · 16h

Houston Chronicle

Uptown Houston turns on holiday lights along Post Oak Boulevard

Santa and Mrs. Claus joined the celebration Wednesday evening as Uptown Houston switched on its holiday lights along Post Oak Boulevard. Houston Chronicle staff photographer Jason Fochtman was there to capture the scene. The display features 300 trees, each 20 feet tall and fitted with 250 individually controllable LED lights. Together, they can produce more than 16 million color combinations along a two-mile stretch from the West Loop to Richmond Avenue. Lights also brighten pedestrian areas and the stainless-steel rings above intersections. The display is scheduled to remain lit through the New Year. Sign up for Houston Chronicle newsletters here Read the original article on houstonchronicle.com

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My Neighborhood News

Help Brighten Thanksgiving for Homebound Seniors: Northwest Assistance Ministries Seeks Volunteers to Deliver Holiday Meals in Northwest Houston

Northwest Assistance Ministries is calling on Spring, Cypress and northwest Houston residents to help make Thanksgiving brighter for homebound seniors and neighbors with disabilities through a special Meals on Wheels volunteer opportunity on November 26.

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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 · 18h

Click2Houston.com

TEA orders HISD to make sweeping changes to special education program, warns district could lose state funding

HOUSTON – The Texas Education Agency is ordering Houston ISD to make sweeping changes to its special education program after concerns surrounding the district’s Student Success Program, warning that failure to comply could result in additional state interventions and the withholding of funding. KPRC 2 News obtained an...

Houston Chronicle

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.

Houston, TX · 21h

thefullpint.com

Saint Arnold Opens the Cellar for Black Friday Big Beer Blowout

From the editor: Saint Arnold is clearing out the cellar again, and this list is deep. Pumpkinator vintages going back to 2019, Bourbon Barrel French Press from 2020 through 2023, and a 30th Anniversary Grand Cru on draft is the kind of vertical most breweries never bother to hold onto. If you’re anywhere near Houston on Black Friday, this beats the mall.

Houston, TX · 17h

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Elkins Receiver Kwabena Dako’s patience pays off

After waiting three years for his varsity football opportunity, Elkins High School senior Kwabena Dako is making the most of his opportunity. The 5-foot-9, 150-pound wide receiver is turning his patience and dedication into a chance to pursue his dream of playing college football. Before football became his passion, Dako...

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The Cool Down

Texas auto-shop owner gets $1,936 water bill despite 7 weeks without running water

With questions about the outage going unanswered, she turned to KPRC.

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League City Runoff Elections Set for December 12th

LEAGUE CITY – After the 2026 midterm elections, two races in League City are headed to a runoff election, as neither four candidates received 50% or more. These two races include City Council Position 1, consisting of Gordon Bethel and Dinah Carpenter, as well as City Council Position 3, with Seth Rowlands and Robert Bruce.

League City, TX · 1d

Chron.com

Owner turning former suburban Waffle Bus into Vietnamese restaurant

They're trading one kind of food for another.

Houston Chronicle

Houston Cougars hit the road to Colorado and West Virginia with a trip to CFP in sight

The Cougars finish the most demanding road stretch of the season with games at Colorado and West Virginia where trips are 'the new norm.'

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Montrose Pizza Spot Opens Till 2 A.M. With Detroit Slices and a Full Bar

Montrose has a new place to grab a slice well past midnight. Crocker Street Pizza opened Nov. 5 at 2320 Crocker St., serving pizza and other food from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m., giving the neighborhood another late-night option for when the craving hits after the bars start winding down.

Houston, TX · 23h

Click2Houston.com

About 700,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP. One Harris County mom says she's skipped meals to feed her son

HOUSTON – When Monica Cabrera wasn’t sure the groceries would last the week, she skipped meals so her son would have enough. “I’ve gone without meals to make sure that there was enough portions for the rest of the week for my son,” Cabrera said. Cabrera,...

Harris County, TX · 2d

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Infinity Resolution Is Helping 1099 Workers in Texas Resolve Their Biggest Tax Issues

Independent contractors, and freelancers, across Texas are carrying unresolved IRS problems longer than they should. The League City firm offers a structured path forward for self-employed professionals facing unfiled returns, back taxes, and active collection pressure. LEAGUE CITY, Texas – November 14, 2026 – Infinity Resolution, a tax resolution firm...

League City, TX · 10h

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Transwestern names executive managing director in Houston office

Rod Richerson joined Transwestern as Executive Managing Director, Healthcare and Life Sciences in the company’s Houston, Texas, office. Richerson will lead investment strategy across both sectors, drawing on more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience. Richerson joins from Sterling Bay, where he served as Managing Principal. Throughout...