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McGuire’s 92nd-Minute Goal Earns Houston 2-2 Draw
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— 2d
Duncan McGuire scored in the 92nd minute as Houston drew 2-2 at Minnesota; Kelvin Yeboah's 15th goal set a Minnesota single-season record.
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J-Star plans automated Houston carbon-fiber drone plant
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— 3d
J-Star Holding plans an automated Houston plant for carbon-fiber drone frames after exiting China OEM work in January 2026, with no timeline or cost given.
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Liberty beats Sam Houston 35-3, fifth straight win
Sports
— 4d
Liberty beat Sam Houston 35-3, extending its winning streak to five games behind 297 rushing yards and a defense that limited the Bearkats to 243 total yards. The Flames improved to 5-1 and moved within one win of bowl eligibility.
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Kansas State set to host No. 22 Houston
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— Oct 4, 2026
Kansas State hosts No. 22 Houston in a Big 12 matchup featuring a coaching reunion: Wildcats coach Collin Klein previously coached Houston quarterback Conner Weigman at Texas A&M, while former Kansas State quarterback Michael Bishop is now a Houston assistant. Houston enters after rallying past UCF, while Kansas State looks to rebound from its first loss of the season.
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 12h
Texans End 0-4 Start With 26-3 Win Over Titans
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Ahead of their Week 5 matchup, Titans coach Robert Saleh and quarterback Cam Ward said the winless Texans are among the NFL’s best 0-4 teams, citing Houston’s talent and defensive strength. Both Houston and Tennessee enter the game 0-4, with one set to earn its first win.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Texans Rule Out Montgomery With Groin Injury
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Texans running back David Montgomery left Sunday’s game against the Titans with a groin injury after five carries for 11 yards. Houston ruled him out for the rest of the game, leaving Woody Marks and Dare Ogunbowale as its available backfield options.
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Harris County Investigates ICE Vehicle Collision Injuring Man
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A man was hospitalized with a broken leg after an ICE agent struck him while pursuing two men on foot near Houston. Accounts differ over how the collision happened, and Harris County authorities have launched an independent investigation and are reviewing surveillance footage.
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VanVleet Returns, Scores 17 in Rockets’ Preseason Win
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— 4d
Fred VanVleet returned from a season-long absence with a torn ACL, scoring 17 points and dishing seven assists as the Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 135-117 in their preseason opener in Macao. His shooting and playmaking helped Houston’s offense flow more smoothly, offering an encouraging sign for his expected role as the team’s starting point guard.
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Texas Neglect Cases Lead to Seizure of Over 120 Dogs
Health
— 6d
Authorities rescued 45 Chihuahua-mix dogs, along with four chickens and a pig, from a north Houston mobile home where many of the dogs had severe infections and one was critically ill. The Houston SPCA is providing care, and the animal-cruelty investigation is ongoing; no charges have been filed.
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Why good management makes great companies fail
The practices that make firms excellent at serving today's customers also lock them out of the cheaper, simpler innovations that later take their markets.
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Texans Fall 0-4, Reportedly Discuss Harrison Trade
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The 0-4 Houston Texans are weighing a trade for Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as they look to bolster C.J. Stroud’s options; Stroud has played well amid the losing start, and Tank Dell could return in the coming weeks. Coach DeMeco Ryans says Houston must execute better to earn wins, while history suggests a difficult climb back into playoff contention.
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Jaguars Sign Texans Practice-Squad Cornerback Alijah Huzzie
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed cornerback Alijah Huzzie from the Houston Texans’ practice squad to strengthen a secondary dealing with injuries. Huzzie, an undrafted player who appeared in two games for Houston last season, will provide additional depth at cornerback.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Rain, temperature swings expected across regions
Weather
— 2d
Across parts of the U.S., forecasts call for sharply different October weather: Ohio is expected to turn briefly warm before a strong cold snap, while Boca Raton gets sunny midweek before a rainy, gusty weekend. Houston is headed for increasingly humid, 90-degree days with scattered storms and a possible cooldown next weekend.
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Weather Channel Trolls Winless Texans, Titans
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The winless Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans drew a jab from The Weather Channel after an NFL meme account joked that their Week 5 matchup should be moved to the network. Houston’s 0-4 start is a surprise after high preseason expectations, while rebuilding Tennessee has struggled offensively; the teams are scheduled to meet Sunday in Nashville.
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Houston 1-Year-Old Critical After Bathtub Near-Drowning
Health
— Oct 5, 2026
A 1-year-old girl was resuscitated after being found unresponsive in a bathtub at a Houston home and remains in critical condition. Police are investigating the near-drowning, which they say appears accidental, and are working to determine the circumstances.
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Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 13h
Harbor Health agrees to acquire 27 Houston clinics
Health
— 6d
Harbor Health has agreed to acquire 27 Village Medical clinics in Greater Houston, expanding its integrated care-and-insurance business into its fifth Texas market. The deal, expected to close by year-end 2026, would bring its statewide footprint to nearly 70 clinics; the facilities will retain the Village Medical name and continue serving existing patients.
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
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— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Titans 0-5; Saleh Rejects Wholesale Changes
Sports
— 1d
The Tennessee Titans fell to 0-5 after a 26-3 loss to Houston, with coach Robert Saleh calling the performance a major step backward but rejecting sweeping changes as a panic response. Saleh urged the team to focus on improving and building a foundation, while the offense’s struggles have put Tennessee on pace for one of the worst four-year records in NFL history.
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Texans Open Tank Dell’s 21-Day Practice Window
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— Oct 5, 2026
The Houston Texans plan to open a 21-day practice window this week for receiver Tank Dell, who has been sidelined since a serious knee injury in December 2024. His return to practice is a step toward playing but does not guarantee he’ll be activated; Houston also plans to open practice windows for tackle Braden Smith and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.
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October Events Span Houston, Arkansas, Connecticut
Lifestyle
— Oct 4, 2026
Houston offers a packed October calendar, from concerts by Sara Bareilles, wave to earth and other artists to theater, opera, dance and other cultural events. Seasonal options also include family-friendly fall activities and Halloween attractions, giving residents a range of ways to spend the month.
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Houston-Area Fertility Falls Across Five Counties
Health
— Oct 5, 2026
Birth rates have fallen across Houston’s five largest counties over the past two decades, with Brazoria and Harris seeing especially steep declines as childbearing shifts to older ages. Researchers say affordability and delayed parenthood are contributing factors; fewer births could eventually affect schools and the workforce, though migration continues to fuel regional population growth.
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Ethan Hawke Threw the Independence Day Script Onto a Texas Highway
Ethan Hawke got the Independence Day lead after Reality Bites, mocked the dialogue on a road trip, and threw the script out the window. Will Smith took the part; the film made over $817 million.
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Cowboys Lose to Buccaneers as Lamb Leaves Injured
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CeeDee Lamb left the Cowboys’ game against the Buccaneers with a quadriceps injury after briefly returning, having managed just two catches for nine yards. The injury came after a standout Week 4 performance against Houston, when he caught 17 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown.
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Motorcycle Crashes Kill Four, Injure Rhode Island Rider
Auto
— 4d
A motorcyclist was killed on his birthday when a Toyota Camry turning left struck him on West Montgomery Road in north Houston, ejecting him from the motorcycle. Police are investigating the crash and whether the car’s driver was impaired; reports differ on the rider’s age and the driver’s condition, and fault has not been determined.
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Rockets Beat Mavericks 135-117 in Macau
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The Houston Rockets opened their 2026 preseason with a 135–117 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Macao, led by Alperen Sengun’s 16-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in about 22 minutes. Tari Eason scored a game-high 20 points, while Fred VanVleet added 17 in his return from injury.
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Dry Weather Brings Humidity Relief Across Texas
Weather
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Houston is forecast to have sunny, warm and mostly dry weather with lower humidity and cooler mornings. Forecasters are monitoring Isaias in the Gulf, with models generally steering it away from the Texas coast.
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Football and Hockey Roundup
Sports
— 5d
Week 5 features sharply contrasting defensive storylines: Seattle’s stingy defense will test an injury-hit 49ers offense, while the Rams aim to slow Buffalo’s attack. The Texans and Cardinals, meanwhile, have struggled defensively, with Houston’s coverage looking too soft and Arizona allowing too many yards and points.
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Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 13h
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