Houston: Quick Facts

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Nov. 11, 2026

News •

Colorado beats No. 14 Houston 42-32 for 1st AP top-15 win since 2007 with Sanders on hot seat • Nov. 14, 2026, 2:53 AM ET (AP)

Zack Wheeler and Yordan Alvarez earn MLB Comeback Player of the Year awards • Nov. 11, 2026, 11:36 PM ET (AP)

Houston will limit ICE cooperation in response to Democrats taking power in Texas, mayor says • Nov. 6, 2026, 4:58 PM ET (AP)

ICE officer accused of hitting immigrant in Houston with an SUV turns himself in • Nov. 2, 2026, 4:41 PM ET (AP)

Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd • Nov. 2, 2026, 4:30 PM ET (AP)

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Map of Texas and surrounding states highlighting the location of Houston with a black dot near the southeastern coast by the Gulf of Mexico. Neighboring states and Mexico are labeled for geographic context.

Houston, Texas skyline with modern high-rise buildings and skyscrapers, seen from a green park with trees in the foreground.

Battle of San Jacinto

Historic map showing Galveston Bay, the city of Galveston, Houston, and surrounding areas in southeast Texas around 1900. The map details county boundaries, major towns, railroads, and waterways, with Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico prominently labeled along the southeastern edge.

Annise Parker, 2010

Sam Houston Park, Houston, Texas

Night view of skyline of Houston, Texas

Houston Ship Channel, Houston, Texas

Lovett Hall at Rice University in Houston, Texas, features a large arched entrance and symmetrical brick facade, with manicured lawns and a flower bed in the foreground.

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