Remembrances of 1968 largely focus on specific events and trends—assassinations, political movements, foreign conflicts, social division. But local television news demonstrates that, even during turbulent times, the lived experience of most Americans more often centered around day-to-day needs and desires. In 1968, as in 2018, major news stories exist alongside mundane local reports and special-interest pieces. The following video collection highlights a selection of lesser known Houston news segments, from everyday stories chronicling city happenings to crowd-pleasers about rescued cats.