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Houston News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Houston News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Houston: State seeks control over Houston's local elections | June 22

    Houston: State seeks control over Houston's local elections | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Houston officials debate state takeover of local elections as a deadly shooting rocks Southwest Houston. A teen's body was found in a submerged car in East Texas, while a 94-year-old man seeks his birth certificate amid growing interest in historical records.
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    1 min
  • Houston: Tragic accident leaves Houston community in mourning | June 21

    Houston: Tragic accident leaves Houston community in mourning | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Houston police confirm a pedestrian was killed in the Kingwood area late Sunday night, urging drivers to be cautious. A missing teen's body was found in floodwaters in Houston County, providing closure to their family after a storm earlier this month.
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    2 mins
  • Houston: Power Outages Disrupt Bexar County as Juneteenth Celebrations Continue | June 20

    Houston: Power Outages Disrupt Bexar County as Juneteenth Celebrations Continue | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Houston residents are facing ongoing power outages in Bexar County and a deputy constable shooting in Humble, while Juneteenth celebrations are taking place in Galveston and Emancipation Park. A local historian is also exploring the East Texas roots of Juneteenth through the story of Walter E. Riptoe.
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    1 min
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