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Record number of Texans expected to travel during Thanksgiving week

By Hannah Norton

A record 5.8 million Texans are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home Nov. 25-Dec. 1, according to projections from AAA.

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The city will purchase 30 new police vehicles and 40 new public works vehicles following council authorization Nov. 19. (Community Impact staff)

Published 11:55 AM | Nov 19, 2025 CST

Houston approves purchase of new police, public works vehicles

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Published 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 2025 CST

Harris Health tops off new 4-story operations facility in Texas Medical Center

Published 4:45 PM | Nov 18, 2025 CST

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Published 3:52 PM | Nov 18, 2025 CST

MD Anderson launches $2.5B fundraising campaign against cancer

The Rothko Chapel and the Kathleen and Chuck Mullenweg Peace and Reflection Garden are open to the public every day of the year. Admission is free. (Brian Austin/Rothko Chapel)

Published 10:53 AM | Nov 18, 2025 CST

Rothko Chapel unveils new peace and reflection garden, advances Opening Spaces campaign

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Published 5:22 PM | Nov 17, 2025 CST

FAA lifts emergency flight reduction order impacting Houston airports

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Published 4:43 PM | Nov 17, 2025 CST

Gov. Abbott sets date for special runoff election for Texas' 18th Congressional District

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Published 4:19 PM | Nov 17, 2025 CST

Harris County appoints Judge Jermaine Thomas to new civil court following legislative approval

New Braunfels Food Bank volunteers load pre-made bags of produce for community members in need.

Published 4:04 PM | Nov 17, 2025 CST

Texans again receiving full SNAP benefits, state health department says

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Published 3:05 PM | Nov 17, 2025 CST

Houston ISD staff survey indicates increased teacher approval of district goals