Cy-Fair ISD in Texas elected three moderate trustees, ending the previous conservative majority and signaling a possible change in policies regarding education and school governance.

A UPS cargo plane crashed on takeoff in Louisville, KY, causing 12 fatalities, including a child. The left wing caught fire and an engine detached. The plane had undergone recent maintenance. Operations resumed with one runway open the next day.

The FAA is cutting air traffic by 10% in high-volume markets due to the government shutdown, affecting staffing and operations, as United Airlines adapts its schedule accordingly.

ICE Houston arrested 1,505 individuals in a 10-day operation, targeting criminal aliens, gang members, and foreign fugitives, enhancing public safety in Southeast Texas.

A dense fog advisory was issued for Houston, reducing visibility on roads and waterways, and prompting safety measures for motorists and boaters until it lifts later to a partly sunny day.

METRO says it restored signal priority on downtown Houston’s Red Line after September timing changes slowed trains. Agency officials say run times are back to pre‑September levels as staff continue to tweak signals.

An unlicensed boarding home in northeast Harris County was closed after a patient died; the owner was arrested and Adult Protective Services helped relocate survivors.

Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards emerged as the top two in a crowded special election for Texas' 18th, forcing a runoff after no candidate hit the 50% threshold.

A lumber yard blaze on Jensen Drive shot through stacked lumber early Wednesday and briefly cut power to nearby businesses. No injuries were reported.

The Louvre’s landmark "Louvre Couture" comes to MFAH Nov. 19 with 35 curated ensembles paired with works from the museum’s collection.

Houston advanced into the Applicant Phase to host 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup matches. Officials say the bid could bring major tourism and venue work.

A United flight from Houston was evacuated at Reagan National after a bomb threat; the plane was cleared but the scare, plus a separate LaGuardia evacuation, raised travel safety concerns amid a federal shutdown.

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot during a dispute at a house on Lucky Street; details suggest a previous relationship and possible self-defense. The case will go to a grand jury.