Houston, TX news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
In Houston, TX on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Shooting in SW Houston; charter school rankings. Also: Houston voters will decide Proposition A on the ballot, which addresses marijuana policy and no-knock warrant restrictions in policing; Houston Texans wideout Tank Dell will play Sunday in Week 7 matchup against the New York Giants despite recent injury concerns. Weather: Mostly clear today with highs near 82°F and cool mornings around 58°F.
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Headlines
- Houston voters will decide Proposition A on the ballot, which addresses marijuana policy and no-knock warrant restrictions in policing.FOX 26 Houston ·
News & local government
- Two people were charged in a mortgage fraud scheme involving falsified financial documents in the Southern District of Texas.Department of Justice (.gov) ·
Safety & emergencies
- A man was shot during a fight over bar ownership on Bellaire Boulevard near Hillcroft in southwest Houston Tuesday.ABC13 Houston ·
Shopping & deals
- An Aqua Texas customer's bill of $5,319 was cleared after a FOX 26 investigation into excessive water charges.FOX 26 Houston ·
Sports
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