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Welcome to Sunday, Space City,

It's going to be a spicy one out there today. Houstonians could see a new daily temperature record with highs in the upper 90s.

Searing September temps aside, fall vibes are in the air and folks craving a little seasonal fright can take a deep dive into the history of Galveston's 'haunted' Walmart… if they dare.

The Astros host the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park for the team's last regular season home game this afternoon.

Robert Adams, Senior Weekend Audience Producer

robert.adams@houstonchronicle.com

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