Inside the Halloween Rush at Pasadena’s Spirit Halloween

With Halloween just around the corner, shoppers across the area are gearing up for spooky season—and whether you're planning a classic fright or a last-minute trick-or-treat look, local stores are bustling with activity.

Voters on both sides of the aisle want change, new poll on eve of 2026 midterm finds

When it comes to the issues voters say matter most, a new poll from the Associated Press and the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago concluded that voters are "deeply frustrated" with President Donald Trump’s leadership, the AP reported.

City of Clute police chief resigns

The resignation comes one day after it was announced that the now-former chief had been placed on paid administrative leave pending a personnel matter.

Gymnastics coach sentenced to 90 years for secretly recording girls

A former youth gymnastics coach has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for secretly recording young girls. Here's what to know.

Texas midterm election 2026: Galveston County sample ballots, key races

See Galveston County's 2026 sample ballot, candidates and key races. Find Texas early voting dates, polling locations and Election Day information.

Las Vegas investigators say they've identified shooting victim's body found in Lake Mead barrel

Las Vegas authorities say they've identified a suspected murder victim whose remains were found in a barrel in Lake Mead four years ago and are expected to publicly announce it later today.

Watch: Fast food robbery suspect climbs through drive-thru window

Police in Louisiana are looking for a man suspected of robbing a fast food restaurant by climbing through the drive-thru window. 

Holiday toy prices surge as tariffs, war-driven energy costs squeeze shoppers

Toy prices have jumped 6.6% over the past year as tariffs, higher energy costs and Middle East conflicts put pressure on U.S. consumers ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for review of Flock systems after recent ALPR report

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is requesting a closer look of the county's Flock camera system after a report was released from the Office of the County Administrator.

Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution after bipartisan backlash

President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism.

Harris County midterms early voting 2026: Polling locations map, wait times, hours

Find Harris County early voting locations with an interactive map showing polling places and estimated wait times for the November 3 midterm elections. See voting hours and dates for 2026.

Montgomery County, Texas early voting 2026: Polling locations, dates, hours and sample ballots

Early voting begins Oct. 19 in Montgomery County! Find polling locations, voting hours and sample ballots before heading to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections. Election Day is Nov. 3.

Austin ICE shooting: Democratic Congress members hold hearing

Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar and other Democratic members of Congress hosted a hearing Thursday on ICE's actions in connection to the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez in Austin.

Nov. 3 midterm election: Early voting locations, where to vote in Houston, Southeast Texas

Early voting runs from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30 in Texas for the November 3 midterm election. Here is how to find your early voting polling locations by county in Southeast Texas.