Yankees Confirm Ausmus Among Astros Manager Candidates
New York general manager Brian Cashman confirmed bench coach Brad Ausmus is a candidate for Houston's managerial opening.
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This page covers politics, crime, business, weather and the civic developments that define the city. Reporting tracks the daily events and long-term changes that affect those living in the area.
Politics
Houston Offices, Banks Close for Veterans Day
Government offices, the U.S. Postal Service, and most major banks will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Crime
Live Poll
Do you think illegal gun sales in your area are getting worse?
Houston Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Gun Sale
A convicted felon who sold a pistol in Houston received a five-year federal prison term after pleading guilty.
Travel
Live Poll
Do you support turning old downtown office buildings into hotels in your city?
SLTX Capital Converts Scanlan Building to Hotel
The historic 1909 Houston building at 405 Main St. is being remodeled into a 140-room Canopy by Hilton hotel.
Sports
Anderson Jr. Visits Ellington, Meets Air Guard
The Texans player toured Joint Reserve Base Ellington ahead of Veterans Day after last year's visit was canceled by a government shutdown.
Tech
Power Electronics Unveils AIPCS Platform for AI Data Centers
The company introduced three power configurations for AI data centers as it breaks ground on a 53-plus-acre Houston campus.
This section follows legislative shifts, public safety reports, major economic developments and the weather patterns that frequently impact the region. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Urban infrastructure and the management of large-scale weather events are central to the recurring issues in the area. Rapid demographic shifts and expansion trends often serve as the primary drivers of growth and public policy changes.
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