Houston, TX news on Tuesday, October 27, 2026
In Houston, TX on Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Officer killed; voting surge; Texans on bye. Also: South Texas police officer found shot dead inside west Houston apartment early today; Man found shot and killed at apartment complex common area in NW Houston. Weather: Mostly cloudy today with highs near 80°F and a light breeze.
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News & local government
- Texas early voting rate slightly trails 2018 levels as election day approaches.Houston Public Media ·
- Trump-linked groups and Anthropic funnel money into Houston-area congressional race.Houston Chronicle ·
- Gina Hinojosa wins court order to review Abbott-Musk emails; governor appeals.Houston Public Media ·
- Texas voter rolls hit record 19 million with Harris County turnout surge.Click2Houston ·
- Child care costs in Texas rising as parents face growing financial pressure.ABC13 Houston ·
Safety & emergencies
Events & going out
Food & drink
Health & care
- Memorial Hermann drops Medicare Advantage plan amid industry-wide insurance struggles.Houston Chronicle ·
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