Galleria Ends Free Parking in November as Houston Marks Seasonal, Sports and Energy Updates

Updates across Houston this week span parking changes at The Galleria, seasonal programs, and a homeowner's water meter test. According to a report from Houston Public Media, The Galleria is eliminating free parking starting in November. Elsewhere in the city, FOX 26 Houston reported that Houston is bringing back its free pumpkin composting program with 2 drop-off locations. As residents prepare for Halloween, Click2Houston also published a guide on where to trick-or-treat in Houston, detailing public Halloween events and trunk-or-treats for 2026. Meanwhile, in a separate local report, Click2Houston noted that a Houston homeowner used a 5-gallon bucket to expose a faulty water meter.

In Houston sports and baseball history, MLB.com reported that Houston's Colt Stadium has received a historical marker, featuring the remark, "We shouldn't forget our history." On the field, Houston Dynamo FC stated in a match preview that the club will host Minnesota United FC as the team looks to climb the Western Conference standings after securing a playoff spot. Additionally, Iowa State Athletics published a primer for the upcoming matchup featuring Iowa State at Houston.

Energy news and state election polling also drew attention in recent reports. Reuters reported that US refiner Valero posted a record quarterly profit as supply disruptions boosted margins. In industry conference coverage, World Oil reported from SPE ATCE 2026 that the Hormuz crisis has put "energy realism" at the center of the transition debate. On the political front, Houston Public Media examined who is winning the battle for voters in the Texas midterms. In a separate report on a new poll, Houston Public Media noted that Talarico and Hinojosa lead among Latinos but fall short among rural voters.