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Flood Watch Issued for Houston with Heavy Rainfall Expected

Flood Watch Issued for Houston with Heavy Rainfall Expected

A flood watch has been issued for Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas until 7 p.m. on Friday, as heavy rainfall is expected due to a deep tropical air mass. The National Weather Service has warned of 'training storms,' where storms repeatedly pass over the same area, potentially producing rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour. Rainfall measurements as of now include 0.87 inches at Hobby Airport, 1.64 inches in College Station, 1.83 inches at Montgomery County Airport in Conroe, 1.77 inches at Hooks Memorial Airport, and 0.98 inches at Sugar Land Municipal Airport.
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Rice Stadium becomes First Community Stadium in 20-year naming rights deal

Rice Stadium becomes First Community Stadium in 20-year naming rights deal

Rice Stadium gets its first name change since 1950.
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This Arizona city named one the nation's top 'boomtowns.' Here's why

This Arizona city named one the nation's top 'boomtowns.' Here's why

An Arizona was named one of the nation's top boomtowns in a recent ranking by LendingTree. Here's which city was included in the ranking and why.
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Andrew Bailey wins all-former-pro final at the 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur

Andrew Bailey wins all-former-pro final at the 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur

The 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur final was a battle of two former professionals, a growing trend in the U.S. Golf Association's championships.
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Chino Pacas Announces U.S. Tour Dates Following New Single Release

Chino Pacas Announces U.S. Tour Dates Following New Single Release

Chino Pacas Announces U.S. Tour Dates Following New Single Release
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Winless Texans stand in way of Cowboys righting their season

Winless Texans stand in way of Cowboys righting their season

A win on Sunday would go such a long way.
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Are the Texans already at the “win or go home” point of 2026?

Are the Texans already at the “win or go home” point of 2026?

GM, scheme or OC: Who’s to blame?
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Houston Faces Increased Flood Risk as Widespread Rain and Tropical Moisture Expected Through Weekend

Houston Faces Increased Flood Risk as Widespread Rain and Tropical Moisture Expected Through Weekend

Houston is currently experiencing high humidity and scattered storms, with a significant increase in rainfall anticipated from Thursday through the weekend. This weather pattern is due to tropical moisture interacting with a slow-moving front, leading to widespread downpours. Temperatures are expected to remain warm, with highs in the low 90s and heat index values exceeding 100 degrees today. The forecast indicates that multiple rounds of heavy rain could produce localized totals of 3 to 6 inches across much of Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Austin, and San Antonio. Some areas might see even higher accumulations if storms repeatedly track over the same locations. This persistent rainfall raises growing concerns about potential flooding.
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Stage 1 flood alert issued for areas west of Houston, Texas

Stage 1 flood alert issued for areas west of Houston, Texas

Heavy thunderstorms associated with a slow-moving front have brought significant rainfall to areas west of Houston, Texas. A Stage 1 flood alert has been issued for locations along and west of Highway 59/I-69. Rainfall totals have ranged from 1–2 inches in most areas, but some locations, such as Cypress and Waller, have recorded up to 4 inches. Western Montgomery County has seen even higher totals of 4–6 inches. The storms are expected to weaken by midnight, but additional rainfall of 1–2 inches is possible in some areas.
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Houston faces flood risk as heavy rainfall approaches

Houston faces flood risk as heavy rainfall approaches

Houston, Texas, is bracing for two rounds of heavy rainfall this week, with the first expected late in the week and the second over the weekend into early next week. The initial rainfall is linked to a slow-moving front and remnants of Hurricane Polo, which dissipated over northwestern Mexico. A separate surge of tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico may intensify rainfall along the coast. Southeast Texas is forecasted to receive 1 to 3 inches of rain during the late-week event, with higher amounts possible in northern and western areas and along the immediate coastline. The National Weather Service has highlighted the potential for flooding in the region.
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U.S. House Representative Lizzie Fletcher Attends Montrose Pride Banner Celebration Following Crosswalk Cover-Up

U.S. House Representative Lizzie Fletcher Attends Montrose Pride Banner Celebration Following Crosswalk Cover-Up

U.S. House District 7 Representative Lizzie Fletcher was present at a celebration on September 29, marking the installation of Pride flag banners along Lower Westheimer in Houston’s Montrose Cultural District. This event occurred approximately a year after the neighborhood's rainbow crosswalk, a symbol of Montrose, was painted over. The original crosswalk was installed in 2017 following a fatal accident involving Alex Hill. Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin noted that while the crosswalk focused on safety, the new banners emphasize visibility. The banners, costing around $10,000, were personally funded by Mayor John Whitmire, who highlighted his long-standing support for the LGBTQ+ community. The installation of these banners follows a controversial order from Governor Greg Abbott in October 2025, which mandated the removal of all 'political ideologies' from public streets, leading to the covering of the rainbow crosswalk and sparking debate among city leaders and Montrose residents.
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ICE agent who allegedly shot Houston man identified. Here’s what we know

ICE agent who allegedly shot Houston man identified. Here’s what we know

ICE identified the agent accused of killing Houston construction worker Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Here’s what we know about the shooting and investigation.