A father was critically injured and his family members were hurt escaping a townhouse fire in Houston’s Greater Heights area on November 5.
Minnesota beat Houston 117-107 on November 4, with Ayo Dosunmu scoring 21 points and Jonathan Kuminga leading a decisive fourth-quarter surge.
A woman was found dead inside a residence on Broadway Street in southeast Houston on November 4 after a relative checked on her. Houston police homicide investigators are examining the circumstances.
On November 4, Harris County judge-elect Letitia Plummer began planning her transition after defeating Republican Orlando Sanchez. She is preparing to take office on January 1, 2027, with flooding, county spending and public safety among the issues ahead.On November 4, Democrat Letitia Plummer began preparing to lead Harris County after defeating Republican Orlando Sanchez. She has pledged to protect essential services while addressing flooding, public safety and other county needs.On November 4, Harris County judge-elect Letitia Plummer began preparing to succeed Lina Hidalgo after defeating Republican Orlando Sanchez. Her administration will confront budget pressures, public-safety questions and disputes over county policy.
Wayne Scot Lukas, Janet Jackson’s longtime designer, said on November 3 that her exposed breast during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show was part of a planned change to her costume. Jackson has continued to describe the exposure as accidental.
Albert Pujols is interviewing for the Houston Astros’ managerial vacancy, beginning another bid for an MLB managing job on November 4, 2026.
Harris County deputies searched for a wanted fugitive who barricaded himself inside a home in the Evergreen Villas subdivision on November 4. Residents were urged to shelter in place and avoid the area.
Houston voters approved Proposition A on November 3, changing police priorities for misdemeanor marijuana possession and prohibiting no-knock search warrants.Houston voters approved Proposition A on November 3, prioritizing other police work over misdemeanor marijuana enforcement and barring no-knock warrants.Houston voters approved Proposition A on November 3, restricting no-knock warrants and making misdemeanor marijuana enforcement the police department’s lowest priority.
Houston was ranked No. 17 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026, released on November 3. The 6-2 Cougars are still pursuing a Big 12 title and a potential playoff berth.
Democrat Leticia Gutierrez defeated Republican Alex Mealer while competing for Texas’ 9th Congressional District on November 3, after the district’s boundaries were redrawn to favor Republicans.Democrat Leticia Gutierrez defeated Republican Alex Mealer in Texas’ 9th District on November 3, overcoming Republican efforts to redraw the seat in their favor.Democrat Leticia Gutierrez defeated Republican Alex Mealer in Texas’ 9th District on November 3, despite Republican redistricting intended to make the seat more conservative.
Democrat Christian Menefee defeated Republican Ronald Whitfield on November 3 to win a full term representing Texas’ 18th Congressional District.Christian Menefee defeated Republican Ronald Whitfield on November 3, winning a full term in Texas’ 18th Congressional District after entering Congress in a special election.Democrat Christian Menefee defeated Republican Ronald Whitfield on November 3 to win a full term in Texas’ 18th Congressional District, whose boundaries were redrawn in 2025.
Davien Montgomery, a deputy constable with Harris County Precinct 4, was taken into custody November 2 in northeast Houston and charged with solicitation of prostitution. A magistrate found probable cause at his initial court appearance November 3.
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